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Surgeon Salary in Sweden

Surgeons perform operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. The Sweden median is $429,929 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$429,929
per year
Monthly (national)
$35,831
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$429,929
Gothenburg, SE
Hourly (national)
$206.70
varies by city

Surgeon salary by city in Sweden

CityPer year
Gothenburg, SE$429,929
Malmö, SE$429,929
Uppsala, SE$429,929
Linköping, SE$429,929
Örebro, SE$429,929
Sollentuna, SE$429,929
Umeå, SE$429,929
Västerås, SE$429,929
Jönköping, SE$429,929
Helsingborg, SE$429,929
Stockholm, SE$300,744

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a surgeon make in Sweden?
The national median surgeon salary in Sweden is about 4 160 000 kr per year (346 700 kr per month). Across 11 cities, pay ranges from about 2 910 000 kr to 4 160 000 kr.
Which Sweden city pays surgeons the most?
Gothenburg, SE pays the most at about 4 160 000 kr per year.
Which Sweden city pays surgeons the least?
Among cities we cover, Stockholm, SE is on the lower end at about 2 910 000 kr per year for a surgeon.
What is the typical salary range for a surgeon in Sweden?
Across Sweden cities we cover, surgeon pay commonly spans from about 2 060 000 kr at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 5 990 400 kr for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Sweden cities have surgeon salary data?
Pay by Role publishes surgeon pay for 11 cities in Sweden, all shown in SEK.
Is surgeon in demand in Sweden?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +3% over the next decade. Related healthcare roles on Pay by Role include Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician.