How much does a lawyer make in Sweden?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is kr 47,350 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $59,680
- Compared with the median pay in Sweden
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2022
Where Sweden ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $159,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $133,200 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $109,400 |
| 18. Hong Kong SAR China estimate | $61,950 |
| 19. Sweden estimate | $59,680 |
| 20. Israel estimate | $57,690 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $478 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Judgekr 607,500
- Legal professionals not elsewhere classifiedkr 489,500
- Museum curatorkr 411,000
- Librariankr 424,200
- Economistkr 520,200
- Anthropologistkr 419,300
- Historiankr 438,600
- Psychologistkr 466,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make a month in Sweden?
The median gross salary is kr 47,350 a month, kr 568,200 a year.
How much does a lawyer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around kr 427,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than kr 779,200.
Which country pays a lawyer the most?
United States, with a median of $159,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a lawyer make more in Sweden or in United States?
In United States: $159,700 a year against $59,680 in Sweden, 2.7 times more.
Who makes more, a lawyer or a judge?
A judge: kr 607,500 a year against kr 568,200 for a lawyer, 1.1 times more.
Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate