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Sweden: the median salary rises to 38,300 SEK from 16 June 2026
The median salary the work-permit requirement is based on is 38,300 SEK a month from 16 June 2026, up from 37,100 SEK. For applications from that day the minimum is 34,470 SEK a month (90%), or 28,725 SEK (75%) for exempt occupations and groups.
Who it affects
EmployersAgenciesEmployees
What to do
- Raise offers below 34,470 SEK a month before the application is made.
- Check salaries in pending cases against the median of the day each application was made.
The figures
| Before | From the change | |
|---|---|---|
| Median salary used for the work-permit salary requirement | 37,100 SEK/month | 38,300 SEK/month |
| Work-permit minimum salary | 33,390 SEK/month | 34,470 SEK/month |
| Work-permit minimum salary for exempt occupations and groups (75% of the median) | 27,825 SEK/month | 28,725 SEK/month |
Official documents
Informational only. This guide is not legal advice. Always verify requirements with official government sources before acting. Reviewed by the Settio team. Facts checked 16 October 2026. About this information