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Computer Scientist Average Salary in Sweden 2024

How much money does a person working as Computer Scientist make in Sweden?


Average Monthly Salary
78,000 SEK
( 936,000 SEK yearly)

LOW
39,800
SEK
AVERAGE
78,000
SEK
HIGH
120,000
SEK
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working as Computer Scientist in Sweden typically earns around 78,000 SEK. Salaries range from 39,800 SEK (lowest) to 120,000 SEK (highest).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Computer Scientist salaries in Sweden vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.



Computer Scientist Pay Scale and Salaries in Sweden

Median and salary distribution Sweden Computer Scientist monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
71,200 SEK or more
10% of people earn
63,200 to 71,200 SEK
20% of people earn
45,700 SEK or less
65% of people earn
45,700 to 63,200 SEK
Minimum Salary
39,800 SEK
Median
71,500 SEK
Maximum
120,000 SEK




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries for the position Computer Scientist in Sweden range from 39,800 SEK (starting salary) to 120,000 SEK (maximum salary). It should be noted that the given figure is not the legally mandated minimum wage; rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that included thousands of participants and professionals from all regions of the country.

  • Median Salary

    With a median salary of 71,500 SEK, half of the professionals who work as Computer Scientist in Sweden earn less than this amount, and the other half earn more. The median salary denotes the middle value of salaries. Ideally, you would want to belong to the group earning more than the median salary, located on the right side of the salary distribution graph.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    The median is closely associated with two other values known as the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution chart, it can be determined that 25% of professionals employed as Computer Scientist in Sweden earn less than 59,000 SEK, while 75% earn more. Similarly, the chart shows that 75% earn less than 81,400 SEK while 25% earn more.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    To provide a better understanding of expected salaries, we categorized the frequently occurring salaries into different ranges. This approach provides a more precise representation of salary distribution for the job title Computer Scientist in Sweden compared to simply calculating the average. The majority of reported salaries, approximately 65%, fall within the range of 45,700 SEK to 63,200 SEK. About 20% of salaries are below the 45,700 SEK mark, while 10% fall within the range of 63,200 SEK to 71,200 SEK. Only 5% of individuals have salaries exceeding 71,200 SEK.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience / Computer Scientist / Sweden

How do experience and age affect pay?

0 - 2 Years
44,600 SEK
2 - 5 Years+31%
58,200 SEK
5 - 10 Years+40%
81,500 SEK
10 - 15 Years+20%
98,000 SEK
15 - 20 Years+9%
106,000 SEK
20+ Years+8%
115,000 SEK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by years of experience monthly Sweden Computer Scientist
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage. We broke down salaries by experience level for people working as Computer Scientist and this is what we found.


All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.

Employees with less than two years of experience earn approximately 44,600 SEK.

While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 58,200 SEK, 31% more than someone with less than two year's experience.

Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 81,500 SEK, 40% more than someone with two to five years of experience.

Additionally, professionals whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 98,000 SEK, 20% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.

If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 106,000 SEK, 9% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.

Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 115,000 SEK, 8% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.

On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary Comparison By Education / Computer Scientist / Sweden

How do education levels affect salaries?

Displayed below is the average salary variance between different education levels of professionals working as Computer Scientist.

Bachelor's Degree
52,600 SEK
Master's Degree+49%
78,300 SEK
PhD+45%
114,000 SEK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value
Salary comparison by education level monthly Sweden Computer Scientist
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We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down salaries by education level for the position Computer Scientist in order to make a comparison.


Level 1: Bachelor's Degree

Employees at this education level have an average salary of 52,600 SEK.


Level 2: Master's Degree

At this level, the average salary becomes 78,300 SEK, 49% more than the previous level.


Level 3: PhD

At this level, the average salary becomes 114,000 SEK, 45% more than the previous level.



Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Sweden costs anywhere from 226,000 SEK to 679,000 SEK and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

You can't really expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming you already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support the theory. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

If you can afford the costs of higher education, the return on investment is definitely worth it. You should be able to recover the costs in roughly a year or so.


Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers

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Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Computer Scientist / Sweden

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? For the people who work as Computer Scientist in Sweden, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
79,900 SEK
Female-5%
76,100 SEK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Sweden for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Computer Scientist / Sweden

How much are annual salary increments in Sweden for individuals working as Computer Scientist? How often do employees get salary raises?

Individuals working as Computer Scientist in Sweden are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 12% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Sweden Computer Scientist
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Sweden / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Sweden is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.



Bonus and Incentive Rates / Computer Scientist / Sweden

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Sweden Computer Scientist
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42% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 58% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
58%
No Bonus
42%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Average Hourly Wage / Computer Scientist / Sweden


450 SEK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for individuals working as Computer Scientist in Sweden is 450 SEK.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working as Computer Scientist in Sweden is 230 SEK. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary comparison with similar jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Science and Technical Services-100%
3D Lab Technologist45,300 SEK-42%
3D Printing Specialist42,000 SEK-46%
Algorithm Developer58,800 SEK-25%
Analytical Chemist82,100 SEK+5%
Anthropologist61,900 SEK-21%
Archeologist56,700 SEK-27%
Assistant Breeder29,300 SEK-62%
Astronomer104,000 SEK+33%
Atmospheric and Space Scientist87,300 SEK+12%
Behavior Analyst56,800 SEK-27%
Behavior Intervention Specialist63,300 SEK-19%
Behavior Specialist59,300 SEK-24%
Biochemist99,500 SEK+28%
Biofuels Processing Technician40,000 SEK-49%
Biofuels Production Manager71,500 SEK-8%
Biologist102,000 SEK+31%
Biomedical Laboratory Officer38,900 SEK-50%
Biomedical Scientist95,700 SEK+23%
Biophysicist99,500 SEK+28%
Chemical Engineer44,300 SEK-43%
Chemical Technologist45,200 SEK-42%
Chemist87,600 SEK+12%
Chief Robotics Integration Officer69,700 SEK-11%
Chief Technologist83,700 SEK+7%
Climate Change Analyst65,600 SEK-16%
Clinical Laboratory Scientist96,000 SEK+23%
Computer Scientist78,000 SEK+0%
Conservation Scientist76,300 SEK-2%
Data Science Specialist62,100 SEK-20%
Data Scientist72,500 SEK-7%
DNA Analyst101,000 SEK+30%
Ecologist75,900 SEK-3%
Economic Development Specialist77,200 SEK-1%
Flavourist31,300 SEK-60%
Food Scientist61,000 SEK-22%
Forensic Scientist78,900 SEK+1%
Formulation Technologist38,900 SEK-50%
Fraud Investigator45,300 SEK-42%
Genomics Scientist93,900 SEK+20%
Geographer51,900 SEK-33%
Geographic Information Systems Technician33,500 SEK-57%
Geological Data Technician33,700 SEK-57%
Geological Technician39,500 SEK-49%
Geologist78,000 SEK+0%
Geomatics Scientist76,500 SEK-2%
Geophysical Data Technician32,500 SEK-58%
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist69,600 SEK-11%
Global Technical Lead106,000 SEK+36%
Hydrologist63,400 SEK-19%
Industrial Ecologist64,600 SEK-17%
Intelligence Analyst58,900 SEK-24%
Internet of Things (IoT) Architect49,700 SEK-36%
Internet of Things (IoT) Compliance Analyst52,300 SEK-33%
Internet of Things (IoT) Consultant56,300 SEK-28%
Internet of Things (IoT) Engineer47,600 SEK-39%
Internet of Things (IoT) Integration Specialist51,600 SEK-34%
Internet of Things (IoT) Logistics Analyst41,900 SEK-46%
Internet of Things (IoT) Security Analyst43,700 SEK-44%
Internet of Things (IoT) Specialist45,200 SEK-42%
Internet of Things (IoT) Technician34,900 SEK-55%
Knowledge Management Specialist46,100 SEK-41%
Lab Analyst41,000 SEK-47%
Lab Manager65,000 SEK-17%
Lab Technician30,200 SEK-61%
Laboratory Manager71,200 SEK-9%
Laboratory Researcher44,100 SEK-43%
Laboratory Technician30,400 SEK-61%
Life Sciences Analyst63,800 SEK-18%
Life Scientist74,700 SEK-4%
Marine Architect62,800 SEK-19%
Marine Biologist72,500 SEK-7%
Marine Superintendent42,600 SEK-45%
Materials Analyst44,100 SEK-43%
Materials Scientist71,900 SEK-8%
Mathematician76,800 SEK-2%
Medical Scientist103,000 SEK+32%
Metallurgist71,100 SEK-9%
Meteorologist71,700 SEK-8%
Microbiologist106,000 SEK+36%
Natural Language Processing Researcher63,400 SEK-19%
Natural Resource Specialist58,100 SEK-25%
Natural Resources Analyst63,400 SEK-19%
Natural Sciences Manager89,700 SEK+15%
Neurotechnology Specialist84,000 SEK+8%
Nuclear Engineer109,000 SEK+40%
Physical Scientist76,600 SEK-2%
Physicist91,500 SEK+17%
Political Scientist75,300 SEK-3%
Polygraph Examiner26,700 SEK-66%
Polysomnographic Technologist46,100 SEK-41%
Product Development Scientist83,300 SEK+7%
Quantitative Research Analyst64,400 SEK-17%
Quantitative Researcher65,000 SEK-17%
Quantum Algorithm Developer56,400 SEK-28%
Quantum Computing Engineer51,300 SEK-34%
Quantum Computing Ethics Officer48,900 SEK-37%
Quantum Computing Specialist56,500 SEK-28%
Radiation Protection Specialist53,100 SEK-32%
Refrigeration Technician22,700 SEK-71%
Research Scientist72,000 SEK-8%
Risk Safety Engineer45,800 SEK-41%
Robotics Architect59,700 SEK-23%
Scientific Photographer42,300 SEK-46%
Scientific Programmer60,600 SEK-22%
Scientist72,900 SEK-7%
Service Engineer43,100 SEK-45%
Service Technician30,800 SEK-60%
Social Science Research Assistant41,100 SEK-47%
Social Scientist76,800 SEK-2%
Sociologist74,600 SEK-4%
Soil Scientist63,300 SEK-19%
Statistical Analyst43,400 SEK-44%
Statistical Assistant32,000 SEK-59%
Statistician65,200 SEK-16%
Survey Analyst40,700 SEK-48%
Survey Researcher38,200 SEK-51%
Surveying and Mapping Technician26,300 SEK-66%
Team Leader59,300 SEK-24%
Technical Manager65,900 SEK-15%
Technical Officer30,100 SEK-61%
Technical Service Director91,200 SEK+17%
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist43,500 SEK-44%
Technical Services Research and Development Manager101,000 SEK+30%
Technical Services Research Associate48,100 SEK-38%
Technical Services Research Coordinator50,600 SEK-35%
Technician27,200 SEK-65%
Water Ecologist81,200 SEK+4%
Wearable Technology Developer47,300 SEK-39%
Wearables Specialist40,900 SEK-48%
Wildlife Biologist69,400 SEK-11%

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Stockholm86,400 SEK

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Sweden is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
44,200 SEK
Public Sector+5%
46,300 SEK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary for the job title Computer Scientist in Sweden?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 71,500 SEK and 81,400 SEK. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for a careers like Computer Scientist in Sweden ranges from 39,800 SEK to 59,000 SEK. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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