What is the current Swedish work-permit salary threshold?
The current main threshold is 34,470 SEK per month, but salary may need to be higher to match a collective agreement or common practice.
Current work-permit overview
Sweden work permit
Non-EU/EEA citizens normally need a qualifying signed job offer before applying. Under the current main rule, salary must be at least 34,470 SEK per month, but the contract, insurance, occupation and complete application must also qualify.
Key current facts
Current main salary threshold
34,470 SEK/month
90% of the 38,300 SEK current median salary
Complete highly qualified cases
75% within 1 month
recently decided cases; not a guarantee
Other complete employment cases
75% within 4 months
recently decided cases; not a deadline
What to check
Valid passport
Signed employment contract
Terms matching collective agreement or common practice
Required employer insurance
Comprehensive health insurance for employment lasting at most one year
Current salary requirement or a verified exemption
Occupation eligible under the current rules
Who needs a permit
EU/EEA citizens use right-of-residence rules and do not need a work permit. Non-EU/EEA citizens normally need a permit, but categories and exceptions differ. Use the route that matches your situation.
Important current limitations
From 1 June 2026, personal assistant work in occupation group 5343 and the specified forest berry-picking group cannot qualify for a work permit. Some listed occupations and applicant groups have salary-rule exemptions with their own minimum. Read the current official page instead of relying only on the headline threshold.
Job first, then the permit application
The employer starts its part after a qualifying offer. You check the information and complete your application. The Migration Agency decides the case. NextJobb can help find and prepare applications for current jobs but cannot assess or secure a permit.
Sources
Apply for a work permit in SwedenSwedish Migration Agency
Salary requirements for a work permitSwedish Migration Agency
EU/EEA citizens and right of residenceSwedish Migration Agency
Frequently asked questions
Is the threshold enough by itself?
No. Contract, conditions, insurance, occupation and other application requirements also matter.
How long does a work permit take?
Current statistics vary by category and completeness. They describe recently decided cases and are not an individual guarantee.
Search for jobs after checking the permit route
NextJobb can compare your CV with current Swedish jobs. The Swedish Migration Agency remains the source for eligibility and permit decisions.