Official SCB salary statistics for 2025
Social worker salary in Sweden
Statistics Sweden reports a 2025 median monthly salary of 41,200 SEK and an average of 41,600 SEK for the broader occupation group “Social work professionals”, 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
205
Active advertisements
123
Employers advertising
54
Published in the past seven days
257
Vacancies stated in ads
Official monthly salary statistics
The figures include all sectors and genders and show gross salary before tax.
Median
41,200 SEK
Average
41,600 SEK
Lower quartile
38,100 SEK
Upper quartile
44,700 SEK
Statistics for 2025, released by Statistics Sweden on 16 June 2026.
How to use the range
The lower quartile is 38,100 SEK and the upper quartile is 44,700 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 123 employers and contain 174 distinct job headlines. This shows how broad the current market is before you choose where to apply.
Previous experience is stated as required in 205 of 205 advertisements with structured experience information.
Employment type
Duration
Working hours
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