Lawyer Salary in Sweden
Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Sweden median is $214,965 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$214,965
per year
Monthly (national)
$17,910
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$214,965
Gothenburg, SE
Hourly (national)
$103.35
varies by city
Lawyer salary by city in Sweden
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg, SE | $214,965 | $17,910 | 0% |
| Malmö, SE | $214,965 | $17,910 | 0% |
| Uppsala, SE | $214,965 | $17,910 | 0% |
| Linköping, SE | $214,965 | $17,910 | 0% |
| Örebro, SE | $214,965 | $17,910 | 0% |
| Sollentuna, SE | $214,965 | $17,910 | 0% |
| Umeå, SE | $214,965 | $17,910 | 0% |
| Västerås, SE | $214,965 | $17,910 | 0% |
| Jönköping, SE | $214,965 | $17,910 | 0% |
| Helsingborg, SE | $214,965 | $17,910 | 0% |
| Stockholm, SE | $150,889 | $12,578 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a lawyer make in Sweden?
- The national median lawyer salary in Sweden is about 2 080 000 kr per year (173 300 kr per month). Across 11 cities, pay ranges from about 1 460 000 kr to 2 080 000 kr.
- Which Sweden city pays lawyers the most?
- Gothenburg, SE pays the most at about 2 080 000 kr per year.
- Which Sweden city pays lawyers the least?
- Among cities we cover, Stockholm, SE is on the lower end at about 1 460 000 kr per year for a lawyer.
- What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Sweden?
- Across Sweden cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about 874 000 kr at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 3 224 000 kr for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Sweden cities have lawyer salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 11 cities in Sweden, all shown in SEK.
- Is lawyer in demand in Sweden?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Paralegal, Corporate Attorney.