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Teacher Salary in Sweden

The Sweden median is $86,424 per year, with observed city pay up to Stockholm at $60,538.

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Teacher pay in Sweden: Stockholm leads, Stockholm trails

The Sweden national median for a teacher is 828 000 kr a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 580 000 kr in Stockholm to 580 000 kr in Stockholm (1×).

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. Common screening skills include Instruction, Planning, Assessment, and Classroom management.

A modeled national band runs about 604 400 kr–1 101 200 kr around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +1% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Swedish city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat 828 000 kr as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Sweden shows about 0.7% CPI in 2025. A teacher raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby education titles on this site include Professor and School Principal.

How to use Teacher pay data in Sweden

Start with the national median (828 000 kr), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Sweden hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 604 400 kr (10th) → 828 000 kr (median) → 1 101 200 kr (90th). Stockholm’s observed median is 580 000 kr, with a local band about 437 000 kr–769 000 kr. If an offer is “at the Sweden median” but the job is in Stockholm, you may still be under local market.

National median
$86,424
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,202
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$60,538
Stockholm, SE
Hourly (national)
$41.55
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Sweden

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Stockholm, SE$60,538

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Sweden?
The national median is about 828 000 kr per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 580 000 kr to 580 000 kr.
Which Sweden city pays teachers the most?
Stockholm, SE leads observed metros at about 580 000 kr per year (-30% vs national).
How many Sweden cities have teacher salary data?
1 metros list observed teacher percentiles in SEK on this site.
Is teacher in demand in Sweden?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +1% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Swedish industry mix.