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Professor Salary in Sweden

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Sweden median is $149,855 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$149,855
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,484
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$149,855
Gothenburg, SE
Hourly (national)
$72.05
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Sweden

CityPer year
Gothenburg, SE$149,855
Malmö, SE$149,855
Uppsala, SE$149,855
Linköping, SE$149,855
Örebro, SE$149,855
Sollentuna, SE$149,855
Umeå, SE$149,855
Västerås, SE$149,855
Jönköping, SE$149,855
Helsingborg, SE$149,855
Stockholm, SE$104,382

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Sweden?
The national median professor salary in Sweden is about 1 450 000 kr per year (120 800 kr per month). Across 11 cities, pay ranges from about 1 010 000 kr to 1 450 000 kr.
Which Sweden city pays professors the most?
Gothenburg, SE pays the most at about 1 450 000 kr per year.
Which Sweden city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Stockholm, SE is on the lower end at about 1 010 000 kr per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Sweden?
Across Sweden cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about 764 000 kr at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 2 088 000 kr for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Sweden cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 11 cities in Sweden, all shown in SEK.
Is professor in demand in Sweden?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.