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Factory and Manufacturing Average Salaries in Sweden 2024

How much money does a person working in Factory and Manufacturing make in Sweden?


Average Monthly Salary
31,500 SEK
( 378,000 SEK yearly)

LOW
11,400
SEK
AVERAGE
31,500
SEK
HIGH
77,200
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 Factory and Manufacturing in Sweden typically earns around 31,500 SEK. Salaries range from 11,400 SEK (lowest average) to 77,200 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 Factory and Manufacturing 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
Factory and Manufacturing
3D Printing Technician29,900 SEK
Additive Manufacturing Engineer36,400 SEK
Assembly Foreman12,400 SEK
Assembly Line Worker12,800 SEK
Assembly Supervisor19,000 SEK
Assistance Maintenance Manager47,100 SEK
Assistant Shipping Manager41,800 SEK
Automation Process Analyst29,200 SEK
Chemical Equipment Controller30,700 SEK
Chemical Technican Apprentice26,200 SEK
CNC Machinist28,900 SEK
CNC Operator27,800 SEK
CNC Programmer30,800 SEK
Colour Technologist15,300 SEK
Contracts Manager54,200 SEK
Data Collection Coordinator21,400 SEK
Demand Planner18,400 SEK
Derrick Operator12,800 SEK
Digital Twin Engineer37,500 SEK
Director of Manufacturing77,000 SEK
Dock Worker11,900 SEK
Drying Technician13,000 SEK
Equipment Operator11,900 SEK
Export Sales Coordinator41,500 SEK
Factory Superintendent19,800 SEK
Factory Worker14,300 SEK
Failure Analysis Technician20,900 SEK
Fiberglass Laminator13,000 SEK
Food Technologist23,300 SEK
Forklift Driver13,500 SEK
Forklift Operator12,800 SEK
Forming Machine Operator14,200 SEK
Furnace Operator13,000 SEK
Gas Appliance Repairer13,800 SEK
General Warehouse Associate22,800 SEK
Green Product Designer36,500 SEK
Heavy Equipment Operator16,800 SEK
HSE Manager58,200 SEK
Industrial Cybersecurity Specialist42,600 SEK
Industrial Engineer41,800 SEK
Industrial Machinery Mechanic25,900 SEK
Industrial Production Manager74,300 SEK
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer41,000 SEK
Intake Operator17,500 SEK
Key Account Manager65,800 SEK
Lean Manufacturing Specialist41,000 SEK
Lift Truck Operator13,100 SEK
Loading Supervisor23,300 SEK
Logistic Coordinator35,100 SEK
Logistics Clerk16,200 SEK
Machine Operator13,000 SEK
Machinist13,300 SEK
Maintenance Manager49,200 SEK
Maintenance Store Clerk13,400 SEK
Manufacturing Engineer40,800 SEK
Manufacturing Engineering Manager64,100 SEK
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist47,400 SEK
Manufacturing Manager71,900 SEK
Manufacturing Operative23,300 SEK
Manufacturing Production Technician17,000 SEK
Manufacturing Supervisor36,800 SEK
Manufacturing Technician15,800 SEK
Materials Manager60,100 SEK
Materials Supervisor37,300 SEK
Mechanical Fitter Engineer41,800 SEK
Mechanical Foreman12,800 SEK
Merchandise Planner21,900 SEK
Metrology Engineer39,900 SEK
Operations Engineer41,100 SEK
Operations Manager63,200 SEK
Order Management Coordinator34,700 SEK
Order Processing Manager52,700 SEK
Order Selector16,400 SEK
Package Handler13,100 SEK
Packaging Manager42,800 SEK
Packer13,900 SEK
Packing Deputy Supervisor34,300 SEK
Planning Manager60,900 SEK
Plant Manager72,000 SEK
Precision Instrument Repairer19,100 SEK
Predictive Maintenance Analyst38,500 SEK
Process Technician15,700 SEK
Product Manager66,500 SEK
Production Analyst56,900 SEK
Production Director81,800 SEK
Production Engineer43,700 SEK
Production Engineering Supervisor64,500 SEK
Production Inspector44,400 SEK
Production Laborer11,700 SEK
Production Manager79,500 SEK
Production Operator17,800 SEK
Production Scheduler32,100 SEK
Production Supervisor41,900 SEK
Production Technician18,300 SEK
Production Worker17,100 SEK
Quality Control Analyst56,900 SEK
Quality Control Inspector42,300 SEK
Quality Control Manager57,900 SEK
Service Technician17,100 SEK
SHEQ Officer19,500 SEK
Shipping Manager65,100 SEK
Small Engine Mechanic22,500 SEK
Smart Factory Consultant49,700 SEK
Spray Painter13,500 SEK
Sterile Processing Technician16,000 SEK
Structural Welder11,400 SEK
Supply Chain Operative37,900 SEK
Sustainable Manufacturing Specialist55,400 SEK
Technical Operator17,700 SEK
Technology Development Manager74,100 SEK
Testing Technician29,200 SEK
Toolmaker20,200 SEK
Warehouse Forklift Operator14,000 SEK
Warehouse Operative13,900 SEK
Warehouse Worker14,000 SEK
Warranty Handler24,500 SEK
Welder12,900 SEK
Workshop Manager45,500 SEK


Factory and Manufacturing Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Sweden

Median and salary distribution Sweden Factory and Manufacturing monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
37,000 SEK or more
10% of people earn
30,500 to 37,000 SEK
20% of people earn
16,300 SEK or less
65% of people earn
16,300 to 30,500 SEK
Minimum Salary
11,400 SEK
Median
27,900 SEK
Maximum
77,200 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Sweden range from 11,400 SEK (starting average salary) to 77,200 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 Factory and Manufacturing is 27,900 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Sweden earn less than 21,400 SEK, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 35,300 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Sweden. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 16,300 SEK to 30,500 SEK. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 16,300 SEK mark, while 10% ranged from 30,500 SEK to 37,000 SEK. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 37,000 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 Factory and Manufacturing 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 Factory and Manufacturing 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 / Factory and Manufacturing / Sweden

Salary comparison by gender Sweden Factory and Manufacturing 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Sweden, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
32,200 SEK
Female-4%
30,800 SEK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Sweden for all Careers

Salary comparison by gender monthly Sweden
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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Factory and Manufacturing / Sweden

How much are annual salary increments in Sweden for individuals working in Factory and Manufacturing? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Factory and Manufacturing in Sweden are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Sweden Factory and Manufacturing
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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 / Factory and Manufacturing / Sweden

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Sweden Factory and Manufacturing
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72% of surveyed staff in Factory and Manufacturing 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 / Factory and Manufacturing / Sweden


180 SEK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Factory and Manufacturing in Sweden is 180 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Sweden is 66 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
Goteborg31,600 SEK
Malmo28,500 SEK
Stockholm34,300 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Sweden?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 27,900 SEK and 35,300 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 Factory and Manufacturing in Sweden ranges from 11,400 SEK to 21,400 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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