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Backend Developer Salary in Sweden

The Sweden median is $101,558 per year, with observed city pay up to Stockholm at $71,080.

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Backend Developer in Sweden: read the median against a +16% outlook

The Sweden national median for a backend developer is 973 000 kr a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 681 000 kr in Stockholm to 681 000 kr in Stockholm (1×).

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. Common screening skills include Node.js, Databases, APIs, and Caching.

A modeled national band runs about 622 700 kr–1 401 100 kr around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +16% 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 973 000 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 backend developer 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 technology titles on this site include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Data Scientist, and DevOps Engineer.

How to use Backend Developer pay data in Sweden

Start with the national median (973 000 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: 622 700 kr (10th) → 973 000 kr (median) → 1 401 100 kr (90th). Stockholm’s observed median is 681 000 kr, with a local band about 452 000 kr–1 030 000 kr. If an offer is “at the Sweden median” but the job is in Stockholm, you may still be under local market.

National median
$101,558
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,465
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$71,080
Stockholm, SE
Hourly (national)
$48.83
varies by city

Backend Developer 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$71,080

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Sweden?
The national median is about 973 000 kr per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 681 000 kr to 681 000 kr.
Which Sweden city pays backend developers the most?
Stockholm, SE leads observed metros at about 681 000 kr per year (-30% vs national).
How many Sweden cities have backend developer salary data?
1 metros list observed backend developer percentiles in SEK on this site.
Is backend developer in demand in Sweden?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +16% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Swedish industry mix.