Official SCB salary statistics for 2025
Restaurant assistant salary in Sweden
Statistics Sweden reports a 2025 median monthly salary of 28,300 SEK and an average of 28,300 SEK for the broader occupation group “Restaurant and kitchen helpers”, 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
418
Active advertisements
168
Employers advertising
72
Published in the past seven days
929
Vacancies stated in ads
Official monthly salary statistics
The figures include all sectors and genders and show gross salary before tax.
Median
28,300 SEK
Average
28,300 SEK
Lower quartile
26,000 SEK
Upper quartile
30,600 SEK
Statistics for 2025, released by Statistics Sweden on 16 June 2026.
How to use the range
The lower quartile is 26,000 SEK and the upper quartile is 30,600 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 168 employers and contain 322 distinct job headlines. This shows how broad the current market is before you choose where to apply.
Previous experience is stated as required in 415 of 418 advertisements with structured experience information.
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Duration
Working hours
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