Stockholm, Sweden
Salary Benchmarks · Stockholm
Gross and net pay for tech and non-tech roles in Stockholm, Sweden. Monthly figures in SEK (kr).
The median tech salary in Stockholm is about kr55,000/month gross (2026 data); most roles fall between kr45,000 and kr70,000. After tax that leaves roughly kr41,457/month net (24.6% effective rate) in Sweden.
Tech Median Salary
kr55,000
gross per month
kr41,457 net(24.6% tax)
Non-Tech Median Salary
kr40,000
gross per month
kr30,722 net(23.2% tax)
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Tech Gross | Tech Net | Non-Tech Gross | Non-Tech Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | kr45,000 | kr34,301(23.8%) | kr32,000 | kr25,057(21.7%) |
| Median (50th) | kr55,000 | kr41,457(24.6%) | kr40,000 | kr30,722(23.2%) |
| 75th percentile | kr70,000 | kr49,886(28.7%) | kr52,000 | kr39,310(24.4%) |
Net numbers account for income tax and social contributions. Calculated for a single filer with standard deductions.
What we're assuming for Sweden
- -Municipal tax rate varies by city (29-35%)
- -National tax (20%) applies above ~598,500 SEK/year
- -Basic deduction (grundavdrag) applied
- -Single person, no dependents
- -Standard deductions only
- -Does not include employer contributions
Where a median tech salary actually goes in Stockholm
Neighborhoods where a 1BR costs less than 35% of net income (kr41,457/mo net).
Husby
25 min metro|Safety: 3/5
kr8,800 - kr10,70024% of net
affordablediversebudget
Flemingsberg
30 min train|Safety: 3/5
kr10,000 - kr12,20027% of net
studentsaffordablesuburban
Skarpnäck
30 min metro|Safety: 3/5
kr10,700 - kr12,30028% of net
affordablenaturesuburban
Farsta
25 min metro|Safety: 3/5
kr11,200 - kr12,80029% of net
affordablediversesuburban
Jakobsberg
25 min train|Safety: 4/5
kr11,200 - kr13,80030% of net
suburbanaffordablefamilies
Sollentuna
22 min train|Safety: 5/5
kr11,900 - kr14,40032% of net
familiessuburbanparks
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Questions people actually ask
What is the average tech salary in Stockholm?
The median (50th percentile) tech salary in Stockholm is kr55,000 gross per month (2026 data). The 25th percentile is kr45,000 and the 75th percentile is kr70,000.
How much tax do I pay in Sweden?
On a median tech salary of kr55,000/month in Stockholm (2026 data), the effective tax rate is approximately 24.6%, leaving kr41,457 net per month. Rates vary based on income level and personal circumstances.
What is the non-tech salary in Stockholm?
Non-tech median salary in Stockholm is kr40,000 gross per month (2026 data). After tax, that is approximately kr30,722 net per month.
Can I afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Stockholm on a tech salary?
1-bedroom rents in Stockholm range from kr8,800 to kr30,000. On a median tech net salary of kr41,457 (2026 data), 6 neighborhoods are affordable (rent under 35% of net income).
How does Stockholm compare to other cities in Sweden?
Stockholm has a median tech salary of kr55,000 (2026 data). Explore our comparison tool to see how it stacks up against other cities in Sweden for rent, expenses, and take-home pay.