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The average monthly salaries in Sweden increased from 2014 to 2022. While Swedes earned 31,400 Swedish kronor on average in 2014, they earned 38,300 in 2022, showing an increase of 22 percent over that time period. The highest average monthly earnings could be found among banking, finance, and insurance managers.
Men earn more than women
As is the norm in most European countries, men earn on average more than women in Sweden. However, women earned on average 95 percent of men's average wages in 2022, showing that Sweden is one of the most equal countries in the world in terms of gender payment.
Public and private sector
Sweden has a large public sector compared to many other countries, but the highest average wages are found in the private sector. In 2021, the average salary per month in the public sector was just short of 36,000 Swedish kronor, compared to nearly 38,000 in the private sector.
Men earn more than women
As is the norm in most European countries, men earn on average more than women in Sweden. However, women earned on average 95 percent of men's average wages in 2022, showing that Sweden is one of the most equal countries in the world in terms of gender payment.
Public and private sector
Sweden has a large public sector compared to many other countries, but the highest average wages are found in the private sector. In 2021, the average salary per month in the public sector was just short of 36,000 Swedish kronor, compared to nearly 38,000 in the private sector.
