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School Principal Salary in Sweden

School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Sweden median is $158,123 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$158,123
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,177
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$158,123
Gothenburg, SE
Hourly (national)
$76.02
varies by city

School Principal salary by city in Sweden

CityPer year
Gothenburg, SE$158,123
Malmö, SE$158,123
Uppsala, SE$158,123
Linköping, SE$158,123
Örebro, SE$158,123
Sollentuna, SE$158,123
Umeå, SE$158,123
Västerås, SE$158,123
Jönköping, SE$158,123
Helsingborg, SE$158,123
Stockholm, SE$110,583

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a school principal make in Sweden?
The national median school principal salary in Sweden is about 1 530 000 kr per year (127 500 kr per month). Across 11 cities, pay ranges from about 1 070 000 kr to 1 530 000 kr.
Which Sweden city pays school principals the most?
Gothenburg, SE pays the most at about 1 530 000 kr per year.
Which Sweden city pays school principals the least?
Among cities we cover, Stockholm, SE is on the lower end at about 1 070 000 kr per year for a school principal.
What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Sweden?
Across Sweden cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about 805 000 kr at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 2 119 100 kr for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Sweden cities have school principal salary data?
Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 11 cities in Sweden, all shown in SEK.
Is school principal in demand in Sweden?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, Professor.