Official SCB salary statistics for 2025
Chef salary in Sweden
Statistics Sweden reports a 2025 median monthly salary of 32,200 SEK and an average of 32,800 SEK for the broader occupation group “Cooks and cold-buffet managers”, which includes this role. Use the figures as a comparison point, not a prediction of an individual offer.
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Job data collected 22 September 2026 · Statistics Sweden (SCB) and Swedish Public Employment Service public data
Current job market
446
Active advertisements
346
Employers advertising
76
Published in the past seven days
659
Vacancies stated in ads
Figures are based on public job ads from JobTech. An ad may cover more than one vacancy; check the original posting before applying.
Official monthly salary statistics
The figures include all sectors and genders and show gross salary before tax.
Median
32,200 SEK
Average
32,800 SEK
Lower quartile
30,200 SEK
Upper quartile
34,800 SEK
Statistics for 2025, released by Statistics Sweden on 16 June 2026.
How to use the range
The lower quartile is 30,200 SEK and the upper quartile is 34,800 SEK per month. Role scope, sector, experience, location and working hours can all move an individual offer away from the group median.
Prepare for a salary discussion
- Compare the responsibilities in the offer with the actual role, not only the title.
- Bring two or three results that show the level at which you already operate.
- Check pension, overtime, working hours and other contract terms alongside base salary.
Sources
What the advertisements show
The advertisements come from 346 employers and contain 318 distinct job headlines. This shows how broad the current market is before you choose where to apply.
Previous experience is stated as required in 435 of 446 advertisements with structured experience information.
Employment type
Duration
Working hours
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