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Biomedical Engineer Salary in Sweden

The Sweden median is $150,302 per year, with observed city pay up to Stockholm at $105,420.

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Biomedical Engineer pay in Sweden: Stockholm leads, Stockholm trails

The Sweden national median for a biomedical engineer is 1 440 000 kr a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 1 010 000 kr in Stockholm to 1 010 000 kr in Stockholm (1×).

Biomedical engineers design medical devices and systems that improve patient care. Common screening skills include Design, Biology, Regulatory, and Prototyping.

A modeled national band runs about 973 400 kr–2 010 200 kr around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +7% 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 1 440 000 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 biomedical 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 Biomedical Engineer pay data in Sweden

Start with the national median (1 440 000 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: 973 400 kr (10th) → 1 440 000 kr (median) → 2 010 200 kr (90th). Stockholm’s observed median is 1 010 000 kr, with a local band about 688 000 kr–1 480 000 kr. If an offer is “at the Sweden median” but the job is in Stockholm, you may still be under local market.

National median
$150,302
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,525
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$105,420
Stockholm, SE
Hourly (national)
$72.26
varies by city

Biomedical 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$105,420

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a biomedical engineer make in Sweden?
The national median is about 1 440 000 kr per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 1 010 000 kr to 1 010 000 kr.
Which Sweden city pays biomedical engineers the most?
Stockholm, SE leads observed metros at about 1 010 000 kr per year (-30% vs national).
How many Sweden cities have biomedical engineer salary data?
1 metros list observed biomedical engineer percentiles in SEK on this site.
Is biomedical engineer in demand in Sweden?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +7% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Swedish industry mix.