Posted on December 28 2022

Jobs outlook in Sweden for 2023

By
Anshul Singhal
, Editor

Updated March 27 2024

How is Sweden Job Market in 2023?

Number of Job vacancies in Sweden in the second quarter of 2022 was 190,691
Top three states where most of the jobs are available include:
- Stockholm
- Bohuslän
- Dalsland
GDP in Sweden grew by 0.7 percent. In comparison to the third quarter of 2021, GDP increased by 2.6 percent in Q3 of 2022. In September 2022, GDP growth could be seen though it went down in August.
Unemployment rate in Sweden was 6.5 percent in September 2022. Employment increased by 93,000 while the number of unemployed persons decreased by 96,000
Number of working hours for a full-time employment in Sweden is 40 hours per week. Working hours cannot exceed 48 hours per week. Collective agreements can be made to increase or reduce the maximum and minimum working hours.

Job outlook in Sweden, 2023

Sweden is facing the problem of shortage of workers so it has introduced sponsored jobs in the shortage list. The government of Sweden welcomes foreign skilled workers to work in Sweden. Many companies in the country are sponsoring foreign workers to allow them to apply for vacant positions. There are many sectors in which jobs are available and some of them are discussed here.

IT and Software

The average salary for a software engineer in Sweden is 43,800 SEK. The lowest average salary for a software engineer is 21,000 SEK while the highest is 68,700. Need guidance to get IT and Software jobs in Sweden? Avail Y-Axis job search services.

Sales and Marketing

The salary for a marketing professional in Sweden ranges between 23,500 SEK and 83,900 SEK. The average salary per month earned by a marketing professional is 50,600 SEK. The salaries for different professionals in this sector can be found in the table below:

Job Title	Average Salary
Marketing Manager	87,200 SEK
Chief Marketing Officer	85,000 SEK
Brand Manager	80,700 SEK
Brand Ambassador	70,900 SEK
Search Marketing Strategist	68,500 SEK
Marketing Distribution Executive	67,600 SEK
Market Development Manager	66,000 SEK
Marketing Executive	65,400 SEK
Digital Marketing Manager	64,200 SEK
Trade Marketing Manager	61,700 SEK
Event Marketing	61,400 SEK
Market Segmentation Director	60,900 SEK
Product Marketing Manager	60,800 SEK
Marketing Consultant	60,700 SEK
Market Research Manager	59,600 SEK
Research Executive	59,400 SEK
Assistant Product Manager	57,800 SEK
Marketing Communications Manager	57,500 SEK
Localization Manager	57,200 SEK
Product Development	55,800 SEK
Market Research Analyst	54,400 SEK
Web Analytics Manager	53,000 SEK
Optimization Manager	52,900 SEK
Web Content Manager	52,800 SEK
Project Manager	52,000 SEK
Assistant Brand Manager	51,800 SEK
Creative Marketing Lead	51,700 SEK
Affiliate Manager	50,600 SEK
Marketing Analyst	50,600 SEK
Marketing Advisor	50,300 SEK
Campaign Specialist	50,100 SEK
Content Marketing Strategist	49,800 SEK
Trade Marketing Professional	49,200 SEK
Social Media Specialist	47,600 SEK
Outreach Specialist	47,500 SEK
Team Leader	46,800 SEK
Online Marketing Analyst	45,500 SEK
Sponsorship Consultant	43,000 SEK
Marketing Specialist	42,500 SEK
Product Training Specialist	42,000 SEK

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Finance and Accounting

The average salary for finance and accounting professionals in Sweden is 46,500 SEK. The salary ranges between 18,800 SEK and 93,300 SEK. There are many jobs available in this sector and the salaries for these job roles are available in the table below:

Job Title	Average Salary
Finance President	98,000 SEK
Deputy CFO	94,600 SEK
Financial Manager	93,600 SEK
Financial Manager	87,800 SEK
Vice President of Finance	87,100 SEK
Financial Operations Manager	80,800 SEK
Risk Management Director	80,500 SEK
Management Economist	77,000 SEK
Finance Team Leader	76,300 SEK
Investment Fund Manager	76,100 SEK
Finance Relationship Manager	74,700 SEK
Budget Manager	69,900 SEK
Tax Manager	69,600 SEK
Financial Project Manager	69,300 SEK
Finance Executive	69,000 SEK
Credit and Collection Manager	67,800 SEK
Accounting Manager	67,100 SEK
Auditing Manager	67,000 SEK
Risk Management Supervisor	66,900 SEK
Cost Accounting Manager	66,800 SEK
Investor Relations Manager	66,500 SEK
KYC Team Leader	66,300 SEK
Fraud Prevention Manager	65,500 SEK
Finance Licensing Manager	65,300 SEK
Investment Analyst	65,200 SEK
Accounts Receivable Manager	63,700 SEK
Corporate Treasurer	63,700 SEK
Accounts Payable Manager	63,600 SEK
Assistant Accounting Manager	63,300 SEK
Audit Supervisor	62,600 SEK
Financial Reporting Manager	62,400 SEK
Revenue Recognition Analyst	60,700 SEK
Payroll Manager	58,600 SEK
Budget Analyst	57,900 SEK
Financial Claims Manager	57,900 SEK
Private Equity Analyst	57,700 SEK
Financial Customer Service Manager	57,600 SEK
Financial Analyst	57,500 SEK
Derivative Trader	56,800 SEK
Financial Quantitative Analyst	55,700 SEK
Financial Compliance Analyst	55,300 SEK
Financial Controller	55,100 SEK
Debt Adviser	54,800 SEK
Treasury Analyst	54,300 SEK
Cost Analyst	54,000 SEK
Financial Administrator	54,000 SEK
Revenue Management Specialist	53,200 SEK
Pricing Analyst	53,100 SEK
Financial Actuary	51,700 SEK
Cash Flow Analyst	51,600 SEK
Retirement Plan Analyst	50,700 SEK
Billing Supervisor	50,600 SEK
Financial Policy Analyst	50,600 SEK
Capital Markets Associate	50,100 SEK
Internal Control Adviser	50,000 SEK
Financial Commercial Analyst	49,100 SEK
Tax Advisor	48,700 SEK
Credit Controller	46,300 SEK
Accounting Supervisor	45,600 SEK
External Auditor	45,500 SEK
Financial Reporting Consultant	45,300 SEK
Internal Auditor	43,800 SEK
Financial Claims Analyst	43,300 SEK
Accounts Executive	43,200 SEK
Financial Applications Specialist	42,600 SEK
Financial Consultant	42,600 SEK
Investor	42,300 SEK
Chartered Accountant	40,600 SEK

Need guidance to get Finance and Accounting jobs in Sweden? Avail Y-Axis job search services.

Healthcare

The average salary of a healthcare professional in Sweden is 67,400 SEK per month. The lowest average salary that a professional earns is 14,100 per month whereas the highest average salary is 201,000 SEK per month. The salary for different job roles is provided in the table below:

Job Title	Average Salary
Chief of Surgery	213,000 EK
Surgeon - Heart Transplant	205,000 SEK
Surgeon - Orthopedic	203,000 SEK
Surgeon - Plastic Reconstructive	192,000 SEK
Surgeon - Cardiothoracic	187,000 SEK
Cardiovascular Specialist	186,000 SEK
Invasive Cardiologist	186,000 SEK
Surgeon - Neurology	178,000 SEK
Physician - Cardiology	170,000 SEK
Surgeon - Pediatric	164,000 SEK
Urologist	163,000 SEK
Physician - Urology	159,000 SEK
Physician - Anesthesiology	157,000 SEK
Surgeon - Trauma	155,000 SEK
Clinical Psychologist	151,000 SEK
Physician - Radiology	151,000 SEK
Physician - Radiation Therapy	149,000 SEK
Physician - Neurology	145,000 SEK
Neurologist	144,000 SEK
Physician - Nephrology	144,000 SEK
Oral Surgeon	143,000 SEK
Anesthesiologist	141,000 SEK
Chief of Psychology	140,000 SEK
Surgeon	139,000 SEK
Endodontist	138,000 SEK
Physician - Dermatology	138,000 SEK
Prosthodontist	138,000 SEK
Physician - Immunology / Allergy	136,000 SEK
Naturopathic Physician	135,000 SEK
Physician - Endocrinology	135,000 SEK
Breast Center Manager	134,000 SEK
Surgeon - Burn	134,000 SEK
Dermatologist	133,000 SEK
Obstetrician / Gynecologist	133,000 SEK
Orthodontist	133,000 SEK
Periodontist	133,000 SEK
Clinical Director	132,000 SEK
Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology	132,000 SEK
Radiologist	131,000 SEK
Physician - Gastroenterology	130,000 SEK
Radiation Therapist	130,000 SEK
Treatment Services Director	129,000 SEK
Nuclear Medicine Physician	127,000 SEK
Physician - Pediatric Cardiology	127,000 SEK
Physician - Nuclear Medicine	124,000 SEK
Psychiatrist	124,000 SEK
Doctor	122,000 SEK
Physician - Pediatric Neonatology	122,000 SEK
Physician - Physiatry	122,000 SEK
Forensic Pathologist	121,000 SEK
Physician - Rheumatology	121,000 SEK
Physician - Sports Medicine	121,000 SEK
Psychologist	118,000 SEK
Emergency Services Director	117,000 SEK
Health Compliance Director	117,000 SEK
Physician - Infectious Disease	117,000 SEK
Health Economist	116,000 SEK
Physician - Hematology / Oncology	116,000 SEK
Physician - Maternal / Fetal Medicine	116,000 SEK
Exercise Physiologist	115,000 SEK
Physician - Podiatry	113,000 SEK
Emergency Management Director	112,000 SEK
Pediatrician	111,000 SEK
Physician	111,000 SEK
Physician - Pediatrics	111,000 SEK
Dentist	107,000 SEK
Operating Room Services Director	104,000 SEK
Medical Director	103,000 SEK
Physician - Occupational Medicine	103,000 SEK
Psychometrician	102,000 SEK
Physician - Pathology	101,000 SEK
Respiratory Care Practitioner	101,000 SEK
Optometrist	99,800 SEK
Clinical Neuropsychologist	99,000 SEK
Neonatologist	98,400 SEK
Ophthalmologist	97,100 SEK
Dietitian	92,100 SEK
Physician - Ophthalmology	88,700 SEK

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Hospitality

The average salary for a Hospitality professional in Sweden is 30,100 SEK per month. The salary from lowest average to highest average lies between 11,400 and 83,900. The table below reveals the salaries for different job roles in the hospitality industry:

Job Title	Average Salary
Hospitality Director	89,000 SEK
Hotel Manager	83,600 SEK
Fleet Manager	71,300 SEK
Regional Restaurant Manager	69,800 SEK
Assistant Hospitality Manager	66,700 SEK
Cluster Director	66,600 SEK
Hotel Sales Manager	62,900 SEK
Food Service Manager	62,800 SEK
Assistant Food and Beverage Director	62,500 SEK
Food and Beverage Manager	57,700 SEK
Club Manager	55,100 SEK
Restaurant Manager	54,300 SEK
Room Reservations Manager	54,200 SEK
Food Service Director	53,500 SEK
Cluster Revenue Manager	52,600 SEK
Room Service Manager	51,900 SEK
Coffee Shop Manager	50,900 SEK
Guest Service Executive	50,800 SEK
Casino Shift Manager	49,900 SEK
Motel Manager	48,700 SEK
Hotel Service Supervisor	47,400 SEK
Travel Consultant	43,700 SEK
Food Consultant	43,300 SEK
Corporate Sous Chef	43,100 SEK
Fine Dining Cook	43,000 SEK
Corporate Travel Consultant	42,400 SEK
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef	41,500 SEK
Tour Consultant	41,100 SEK
Beverage Manager	37,300 SEK
Buffet Manager	34,400 SEK
Bakery Manager	33,400 SEK
Conference Services Manager	33,400 SEK
Executive Chef	32,900 SEK
Front Office Manager	32,600 SEK
Sous Chef	31,800 SEK
Bar Manager	31,400 SEK
Cafeteria Manager	29,900 SEK

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Apply for Sweden work visa

Step 1: Check your eligibility The eligibility criteria for a Sweden work visa are as follows:

An employment contract is needed that should be signed by employer and employee. If the employment contract is in language other than English or Swedish, it should be translated.
The terms of employment should meet rules set by Swedish collective agreements.
The salary for the occupation should also meet the rules set by the Swedish collective agreements. The salary should be at least 13,000 SEK.
Employer has to provide insurance that covers the following:
- Life
- Health
- Pension
- Employment

Step 2: Choose your work visa Here is the list of the work visas which individuals can apply:

Sweden work permit that should be sponsored by a Swedish employer
Sweden residence permit

Step 3: Get your qualifications recognized Step 4: Arrange checklist of requirements The requirements needed for a Swedish work visa are as follows:

A valid passport
A job offer or contract
Proof of accommodation
Intention to leave the country after the end of employment contract

Step 5: Apply for Sweden Work Visa

How can Y-Axis assist you?

Y-Axis will provide the services listed below to get a Sweden work visa:

Counseling: Y-Axis provides free counseling services.
Job services: Avail job search services to find jobs in Sweden
Reviewing requirements: Your requirements will be reviewed by our experts for your visa
Application process: Help in the completion of the application process
Requirements checklist: Help you in arranging the requirements for a Sweden work visa