How much does a rig driller make in Sweden?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is kr 48,380 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $59,500
- Compared with the median pay in Sweden
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Sweden ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Australia | $94,390 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $88,700 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $85,660 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $67,200 |
| 8. Sweden estimate | $59,500 |
| 9. United States | $57,170 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $492 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Minerskr 579,000
- Stone planerkr 483,500
- Stone fabricatorkr 479,800
- Metal casterkr 509,700
- Metal filerkr 467,500
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorskr 535,100
- Photo retoucherkr 405,700
- Cure operatorkr 454,700
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rig driller make a month in Sweden?
The median gross salary is kr 48,380 a month, kr 580,500 a year.
How much does a rig driller make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around kr 504,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than kr 681,500.
Which country pays a rig driller the most?
Australia, with a median of $94,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rig driller make more in Sweden or in United States?
In Sweden: $59,500 a year against $57,170 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a rig driller or a stone planer?
A rig driller: kr 580,500 a year against kr 483,500 for a stone planer, 1.2 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate