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Stockholm Salary Guide 2026

Gross and net salary benchmarks for tech and non-tech professionals in Stockholm, Sweden. All figures in SEK (kr) per month.

Tech Median Salary

kr55,000

gross per month

kr41,563 net(2440.0% tax)

Non-Tech Median Salary

kr40,000

gross per month

kr30,794 net(2300.0% tax)

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileTech GrossTech NetNon-Tech GrossNon-Tech Net
25th percentilekr45,000kr34,384(2360%)kr32,000kr25,107(2150%)
Median (50th)kr55,000kr41,563(2440%)kr40,000kr30,794(2300%)
75th percentilekr70,000kr49,538(2920%)kr52,000kr39,409(2420%)

Net figures include income tax and social contributions. Tax calculated for single person, standard deductions.

Tax Assumptions 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

What a Median Tech Salary Buys in Stockholm

Neighborhoods where 1BR rent is under 35% of net income (kr41,563/mo net)

Husby

25 min metro|Safety: 3/5
kr8,800 - kr10,70023% of net
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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
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions

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, the effective tax rate is approximately 2440.0%, leaving kr41,563 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. After tax, that is approximately kr30,794 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 kr41,563, 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. Explore our comparison tool to see how it stacks up against other cities in Sweden for rent, expenses, and take-home pay.

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Updated Mar 2026

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2026 tax rules • Mar 2026 rent data