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Psychologist Salary in Sweden

Psychologists study behavior and help clients manage mental and emotional challenges. The Sweden median is $151,922 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$151,922
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,660
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$151,922
Gothenburg, SE
Hourly (national)
$73.04
varies by city

Psychologist salary by city in Sweden

CityPer year
Gothenburg, SE$151,922
Malmö, SE$151,922
Uppsala, SE$151,922
Linköping, SE$151,922
Örebro, SE$151,922
Sollentuna, SE$151,922
Umeå, SE$151,922
Västerås, SE$151,922
Jönköping, SE$151,922
Helsingborg, SE$151,922
Stockholm, SE$106,449

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a psychologist make in Sweden?
The national median psychologist salary in Sweden is about 1 470 000 kr per year (122 500 kr per month). Across 11 cities, pay ranges from about 1 030 000 kr to 1 470 000 kr.
Which Sweden city pays psychologists the most?
Gothenburg, SE pays the most at about 1 470 000 kr per year.
Which Sweden city pays psychologists the least?
Among cities we cover, Stockholm, SE is on the lower end at about 1 030 000 kr per year for a psychologist.
What is the typical salary range for a psychologist in Sweden?
Across Sweden cities we cover, psychologist pay commonly spans from about 727 000 kr at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 2 036 000 kr for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Sweden cities have psychologist salary data?
Pay by Role publishes psychologist pay for 11 cities in Sweden, all shown in SEK.
Is psychologist in demand in Sweden?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +6% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.