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Registered Nurse Salary in Sweden

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. The Sweden median is $82,575 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$82,575
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,883
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$82,575
Gothenburg, SE
Hourly (national)
$39.70
varies by city

Registered Nurse salary by city in Sweden

CityPer year
Gothenburg, SE$82,575
Malmö, SE$82,575
Uppsala, SE$82,575
Linköping, SE$82,575
Örebro, SE$82,575
Sollentuna, SE$82,575
Umeå, SE$82,575
Västerås, SE$82,575
Jönköping, SE$82,575
Helsingborg, SE$82,575
Stockholm, SE$57,772

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a registered nurse make in Sweden?
The national median registered nurse salary in Sweden is about 799 000 kr per year (66 600 kr per month). Across 11 cities, pay ranges from about 559 000 kr to 799 000 kr.
Which Sweden city pays registered nurses the most?
Gothenburg, SE pays the most at about 799 000 kr per year.
Which Sweden city pays registered nurses the least?
Among cities we cover, Stockholm, SE is on the lower end at about 559 000 kr per year for a registered nurse.
What is the typical salary range for a registered nurse in Sweden?
Across Sweden cities we cover, registered nurse pay commonly spans from about 371 000 kr at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 1 062 700 kr for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Sweden cities have registered nurse salary data?
Pay by Role publishes registered nurse pay for 11 cities in Sweden, all shown in SEK.
Is registered nurse 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 Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Pharmacist.