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Teacher Salary in Sweden

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Sweden median is $85,572 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$85,572
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,131
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$85,572
Gothenburg, SE
Hourly (national)
$41.14
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Sweden

CityPer year
Gothenburg, SE$85,572
Malmö, SE$85,572
Uppsala, SE$85,572
Linköping, SE$85,572
Örebro, SE$85,572
Sollentuna, SE$85,572
Umeå, SE$85,572
Västerås, SE$85,572
Jönköping, SE$85,572
Helsingborg, SE$85,572
Stockholm, SE$59,942

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Sweden?
The national median teacher salary in Sweden is about 828 000 kr per year (69 000 kr per month). Across 11 cities, pay ranges from about 580 000 kr to 828 000 kr.
Which Sweden city pays teachers the most?
Gothenburg, SE pays the most at about 828 000 kr per year.
Which Sweden city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Stockholm, SE is on the lower end at about 580 000 kr per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Sweden?
Across Sweden cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about 437 000 kr at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 1 101 200 kr for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Sweden cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 11 cities in Sweden, all shown in SEK.
Is teacher 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 Professor, School Principal.