Official SCB salary statistics for 2025
Occupational therapist salary in Sweden
Statistics Sweden reports a 2025 median monthly salary of 39,700 SEK and an average of 39,500 SEK for the broader occupation group “Occupational therapist”, which includes this role. Use the figures as a comparison point, not a prediction of an individual offer.
Job data collected 21 July 2026 · Statistics Sweden (SCB) and Swedish Public Employment Service public data
Current job market
192
Active advertisements
112
Employers advertising
46
Published in the past seven days
201
Vacancies stated in ads
Official monthly salary statistics
The figures include all sectors and genders and show gross salary before tax.
Median
39,700 SEK
Average
39,500 SEK
Lower quartile
36,600 SEK
Upper quartile
42,200 SEK
Statistics for 2025, released by Statistics Sweden on 16 June 2026.
How to use the range
The lower quartile is 36,600 SEK and the upper quartile is 42,200 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 112 employers and contain 154 distinct job headlines. This shows how broad the current market is before you choose where to apply.
Previous experience is stated as required in 192 of 192 advertisements with structured experience information.
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