Official SCB salary statistics for 2025
Waiter or waitress salary in Sweden
Statistics Sweden reports a 2025 median monthly salary of 30,200 SEK and an average of 30,500 SEK for the broader occupation group “Waiters”, 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
335
Active advertisements
261
Employers advertising
59
Published in the past seven days
665
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
30,200 SEK
Average
30,500 SEK
Lower quartile
27,900 SEK
Upper quartile
33,700 SEK
Statistics for 2025, released by Statistics Sweden on 16 June 2026.
How to use the range
The lower quartile is 27,900 SEK and the upper quartile is 33,700 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 261 employers and contain 262 distinct job headlines. This shows how broad the current market is before you choose where to apply.
Previous experience is stated as required in 320 of 335 advertisements with structured experience information.
Employment type
Duration
Working hours
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