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Aerospace Engineer Salary in Sweden

The Sweden median is $196,228 per year, with observed city pay up to Stockholm at $137,777.

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Aerospace Engineer pay in Sweden: Stockholm leads, Stockholm trails

The Sweden national median for a aerospace engineer is 1 880 000 kr a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 1 320 000 kr in Stockholm to 1 320 000 kr in Stockholm (1×).

Aerospace engineers design and test aircraft, spacecraft, and propulsion systems. Common screening skills include Aerodynamics, CAD, Materials, and Testing.

A modeled national band runs about 1 270 900 kr–2 624 500 kr around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +6% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Swedish city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat 1 880 000 kr as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Sweden shows about 0.7% CPI in 2025. A aerospace engineer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby engineering titles on this site include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and Chemical Engineer.

How to use Aerospace Engineer pay data in Sweden

Start with the national median (1 880 000 kr), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Sweden hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 1 270 900 kr (10th) → 1 880 000 kr (median) → 2 624 500 kr (90th). Stockholm’s observed median is 1 320 000 kr, with a local band about 897 000 kr–1 930 000 kr. If an offer is “at the Sweden median” but the job is in Stockholm, you may still be under local market.

National median
$196,228
per year
Monthly (national)
$16,356
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$137,777
Stockholm, SE
Hourly (national)
$94.34
varies by city

Aerospace Engineer salary by city in Sweden

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Stockholm, SE$137,777

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a aerospace engineer make in Sweden?
The national median is about 1 880 000 kr per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 1 320 000 kr to 1 320 000 kr.
Which Sweden city pays aerospace engineers the most?
Stockholm, SE leads observed metros at about 1 320 000 kr per year (-30% vs national).
How many Sweden cities have aerospace engineer salary data?
1 metros list observed aerospace engineer percentiles in SEK on this site.
Is aerospace engineer in demand in Sweden?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +6% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Swedish industry mix.