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Backend Developer Salary in Sweden

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Sweden median is $100,558 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$100,558
per year
Monthly (national)
$8,382
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$100,558
Gothenburg, SE
Hourly (national)
$48.35
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Sweden

CityPer year
Gothenburg, SE$100,558
Malmö, SE$100,558
Uppsala, SE$100,558
Linköping, SE$100,558
Örebro, SE$100,558
Sollentuna, SE$100,558
Umeå, SE$100,558
Västerås, SE$100,558
Jönköping, SE$100,558
Helsingborg, SE$100,558
Stockholm, SE$70,380

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Sweden?
The national median backend developer salary in Sweden is about 973 000 kr per year (81 100 kr per month). Across 11 cities, pay ranges from about 681 000 kr to 973 000 kr.
Which Sweden city pays backend developers the most?
Gothenburg, SE pays the most at about 973 000 kr per year.
Which Sweden city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Stockholm, SE is on the lower end at about 681 000 kr per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Sweden?
Across Sweden cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about 452 000 kr at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 1 401 100 kr for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Sweden cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 11 cities in Sweden, all shown in SEK.
Is backend developer in demand in Sweden?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +16% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Data Scientist.