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How much does a translator make in Sweden?

kr 393,100a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is kr 32,760 a month. estimate

Equals
$41,290
Compared with the median pay in Sweden
0.9 times
Data from
2022

Where Sweden ranks among 144 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $SwitzerlandHungarySenegalNigeriaSweden, rank 19

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What translators, interpreters and other linguists earn in Sweden
Lowest 10%: kr 326,800Median: kr 393,100Highest 10%: kr 482,800

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$92,160
2. Luxembourg estimate$75,650
3. United States$70,930
18. Hong Kong SAR China estimate$42,860
19. Sweden estimate$41,290
20. Israel estimate$39,910
144. Nigeria estimate$331
Compare translators, interpreters and other linguists in 144 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a translator make a month in Sweden?

The median gross salary is kr 32,760 a month, kr 393,100 a year.

How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around kr 326,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than kr 482,800.

Which country pays a translator the most?

United States, with a median of $70,930 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a translator make more in Sweden or in United States?

In United States: $70,930 a year against $41,290 in Sweden, 1.7 times more.

Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?

A medical writer: kr 408,000 a year against kr 393,100 for a translator, 1.0 times more.

Source: Eurostat, Structure of Earnings Survey 2022, gross pay by major occupation group. How we calculate