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Sweden · Salary comparison

Physician vs Veterinarian salary

In Sweden, a veterinarian earns about 6% more than a physician $161,224 vs $151,922 per year.

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Healthcare
Physician
$151,922/yr
Monthly
$12,660
Hourly
$73
Range
$97,230$218,768
10-yr outlook
+3%
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Healthcare
Veterinarian
$161,224/yr
Monthly
$13,435
Hourly
$78
Range
$113,342$219,750
10-yr outlook
+19%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePhysicianVeterinarian
Entry (10th)$97,230$113,342
25th$124,576$137,278
Median$151,922$161,224
75th$185,345$190,481
Senior (90th)$218,768$219,750

National Sweden figures in SEK. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a physician or veterinarian earn more in Sweden?
A veterinarian earns more, at about 1 560 000 kr per year vs 1 470 000 kr for a physician — roughly 6% (90 000 kr) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Sweden?
A physician typically earns 940 800 kr–2 116 800 kr, while a veterinarian earns 1 096 700 kr–2 126 300 kr per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Sweden?
On a monthly basis before tax, a physician averages about 122 500 kr and a veterinarian about 130 000 kr.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Sweden, a physician earns about 940 800 kr while a veterinarian earns about 1 096 700 kr per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Sweden, a physician earns about 2 116 800 kr while a veterinarian earns about 2 126 300 kr per year.
Are physician and veterinarian similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Healthcare category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.