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Probation officers play a crucial role within the Swedish judicial system. These professionals primarily work on monitoring and supporting individuals who have been sentenced to probation, which means serving their sentence in the community instead of in prison. Their tasks include following up on clients' rehabilitation, ensuring they comply with their sentences, and working preventively to reduce the risk of recidivism.

Recreation pedagogues play a vital role in children's development outside the formal school environment. They primarily work in leisure centers and schools, where they plan and conduct educational activities aimed at stimulating children's social and creative abilities. An important part of the job is to create a safe and inspiring environment where children can explore their interests.

As a recreation leader, you can expect an average salary of 30 600 kronor per month. This is an increase from last year's average salary of 29 600 kronor. Interestingly, women in the profession earn slightly more, with an average salary of 30 800 kronor, compared to men who earn 30 300 kronor. This means that women in this profession earn 101% of what men do.

Recreation instructors, also known as recreational leaders, play a vital role in society by organizing and leading activities for various age groups. They typically work in schools, recreation centers, or other social facilities, aiming to create meaningful leisure time for their participants.

Wellness instructors, also known as wellness consultants or health educators, play a vital role in promoting health and well-being. They often work in gyms, corporate wellness programs, or as freelancers to assist individuals and groups in improving their physical fitness and overall health through exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle guidance.

As an outdoor guide, you can expect an average salary of 28 500 Swedish kronor per month. This represents a slight decrease from the previous measurement when the average salary was 28 900 kronor. Salaries also vary somewhat depending on gender – men earn an average of 28 900 kronor while women earn 28 300 kronor, meaning that women earn 98% of what men do in the profession.

As a freelance journalist, you can expect an average monthly salary of 42 500 kronor. There is a certain gender pay gap: men earn an average of 42 700 kronor while women earn 42 300 kronor, which means that women earn 99% of what men do in the profession. A positive development has occurred since last year when the average salary increased from 43 000 to 42 500 kronor.