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Administration / Reception / Secretarial Average Salaries in Sweden 2024

How much money does a person working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial make in Sweden?


Average Monthly Salary
26,800 SEK
( 321,000 SEK yearly)

LOW
13,400
SEK
AVERAGE
26,800
SEK
HIGH
61,100
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 in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Sweden typically earns around 26,800 SEK. Salaries range from 13,400 SEK (lowest average) to 61,100 SEK (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Administration / Reception / Secretarial domain in Sweden exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Administration / Reception / Secretarial
Accreditation Specialist51,700 SEK
Admin Clerk15,600 SEK
Admin Executive25,700 SEK
Administrative Aide17,800 SEK
Administrative Analyst33,800 SEK
Administrative Assistant23,700 SEK
Administrative Associate23,300 SEK
Administrative Coordinator22,800 SEK
Administrative Manager36,200 SEK
Administrative Officer24,100 SEK
Administrative Receptionist22,100 SEK
Administrative Secretary20,900 SEK
Administrative Specialist22,700 SEK
Administrative Support21,000 SEK
Administrative Technician20,400 SEK
Board Secretary21,400 SEK
Branch Office Administrator37,500 SEK
Business Administrator37,000 SEK
Business Office Manager62,200 SEK
Central Office Operator22,200 SEK
Clerical Assistant15,400 SEK
Clerk15,900 SEK
Commercial Administrator34,600 SEK
Commissions Processor28,500 SEK
Conveyancing Secretary22,000 SEK
Corporate Receptionist23,400 SEK
Creditors Clerk23,500 SEK
Data Entry Clerk16,200 SEK
Data Entry Specialist22,500 SEK
Document Controller19,700 SEK
Document Management Specialist30,400 SEK
Executive Administrative Assistant25,500 SEK
Executive Assistant27,400 SEK
Executive Officer30,500 SEK
Executive Personal Assistant30,500 SEK
Executive Secretary26,400 SEK
File Clerk16,000 SEK
Front Desk Attendant22,600 SEK
Front Desk Coordinator27,200 SEK
Front Desk Manager38,300 SEK
Front Desk Receptionist22,200 SEK
Front Desk Shift Leader26,600 SEK
Front Office Assistant21,100 SEK
Front Office Executive27,700 SEK
Group Services Manager64,900 SEK
Head Receptionist27,300 SEK
Inquiry and Admissions Clerk15,800 SEK
Key Account Assistant27,400 SEK
Keyboard and Data Entry Operator16,000 SEK
Leasing Administrator29,200 SEK
Legal Secretary23,400 SEK
Librarian30,300 SEK
Mail Processing Clerk13,700 SEK
Mail Sorting Clerk14,200 SEK
Mailroom Clerk13,800 SEK
Mailroom Manager27,500 SEK
Management Support Secretary23,000 SEK
Master Programme Coordinator45,400 SEK
Medical Receptionist26,400 SEK
Meeting and Event Assistant25,500 SEK
Meeting and Event Manager56,100 SEK
Night Manager34,700 SEK
Office Administrator35,100 SEK
Office Assistant15,500 SEK
Office Automation Clerk27,200 SEK
Office Clerk18,200 SEK
Office Coordinator22,700 SEK
Office Manager40,000 SEK
Office Services Coordinator31,200 SEK
Office Supervisor30,100 SEK
Operations Analyst51,400 SEK
Operations Clerk26,700 SEK
Operations Manager63,900 SEK
Personal Assistant23,600 SEK
Planning Assistant28,100 SEK
Process Expert37,500 SEK
Program Coordinator31,600 SEK
Programme Assistant29,500 SEK
Project Administrator38,400 SEK
Project Coordinator54,600 SEK
Query Administrator28,600 SEK
Reception Team Lead31,000 SEK
Receptionist22,600 SEK
Records Officer18,700 SEK
Registry Administrator25,000 SEK
Registry and Filing Clerk16,400 SEK
Rental Clerk16,600 SEK
Schedule Officer16,200 SEK
Scheduler17,900 SEK
School Secretary23,300 SEK
Secretary21,400 SEK
Service Reception Head27,900 SEK
Switchboard Operator19,100 SEK
Technical Program Manager56,200 SEK
Technical Project Manager58,900 SEK
Typist18,400 SEK
Unit Secretary21,800 SEK
Wayleave Officer16,600 SEK


Administration / Reception / Secretarial Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Sweden

Median and salary distribution Sweden Administration / Reception / Secretarial monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
31,800 SEK or more
10% of people earn
27,200 to 31,800 SEK
20% of people earn
16,900 SEK or less
65% of people earn
16,900 to 27,200 SEK
Minimum Salary
13,400 SEK
Median
24,300 SEK
Maximum
61,100 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 in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Sweden range from 13,400 SEK (starting average salary) to 61,100 SEK (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Administration / Reception / Secretarial is 24,300 SEK, implying that half of the workforce in Sweden earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Sweden earn less than 20,000 SEK, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 29,600 SEK, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Sweden. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 16,900 SEK to 27,200 SEK. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 16,900 SEK mark, while 10% ranged from 27,200 SEK to 31,800 SEK. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 31,800 SEK or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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.

Generally speaking, employees in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Sweden having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
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.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Sweden, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


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.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they 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 this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Sweden

Salary comparison by gender Sweden Administration / Reception / Secretarial monthly
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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? In the field of Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Sweden, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
27,400 SEK
Female-4%
26,200 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 / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Sweden

How much are annual salary increments in Sweden for individuals working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Sweden are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial
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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 / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Sweden

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Sweden Administration / Reception / Secretarial
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72% of surveyed staff in Administration / Reception / Secretarial reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 28% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 3% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
28%
No Bonus
72%

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.

Hourly Average Wage / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Sweden


150 SEK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Sweden is 150 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 in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Sweden is 77 SEK. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Goteborg26,900 SEK
Malmo24,200 SEK
Stockholm29,200 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 in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Sweden?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 24,300 SEK and 29,600 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 jobs in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Sweden ranges from 13,400 SEK to 20,000 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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