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Attorney General salary
54 900 - 62 000 kr / month
Women earn 89% of what men do.
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Salary progression Attorney General
Salary for Public Prosecutors
The average salary for a public prosecutor in Sweden is 57 800 kronor per month. However, there is a certain wage gap between genders; men earn an average of 62 000 kronor while women earn 54 900 kronor, meaning that women earn 89% of what men do. Compared to the previous year, the average salary has increased from 56 500 to 57 800 kronor.
Job Responsibilities
As a public prosecutor, you play a central role in the legal system. You lead investigations, decide on prosecutions, and represent the state in court. Responsibilities include overseeing police work, making decisions on coercive measures such as detention, and preparing and presenting cases in court. The job requires attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to argue and collaborate with other professionals.
Education and Qualifications
To become a public prosecutor, a law degree is required, which involves completing a five-year program at university. After graduation, judicial clerkship is also required, where you work as a law clerk at a district court for about two years. You can then apply to become a prosecutor trainee. After a period of practical training and probationary service, you can be appointed as a public prosecutor.
Prerequisites and Job Market
The job market for public prosecutors can be competitive. Having strong academic credentials and practical experience is important. According to the Swedish Public Employment Service's forecasts, there is limited data to assess job prospects in this profession. This means that predicting the demand for prosecutors can be challenging.
Considerations
If you are interested in becoming a public prosecutor, be prepared for a demanding yet rewarding career. You will handle complex and sometimes sensitive legal cases, requiring a high level of ethics and professionalism. It may also involve long work hours and high workloads, especially during ongoing legal proceedings.
Benefits
The benefits for a public prosecutor vary depending on the employer and the scope of the position. Common benefits may include paid further education and courses, crucial for staying updated in the constantly evolving legal landscape. In some cases, other benefits such as occupational pension and wellness subsidies may also be provided.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 40900 kr | 41400 kr | |
35-44 | 52200 kr | 54900 kr | |
45-54 | 66000 kr | 69400 kr | |
55-64 | 71300 kr | 73200 kr | |
Snitt | 89% | 55800 kr | 57800 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 98% | 40900 kr | 41400 kr |
35-44 | 96% | 52200 kr | 54900 kr |
45-54 | 97% | 66000 kr | 69400 kr |
55-64 | 98% | 71300 kr | 73200 kr |
65-68 | 72600 kr | 73300 kr | |
Snitt | 89% | 55800 kr | 57800 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 98% | 40900 kr | 41400 kr |
35-44 | 96% | 52200 kr | 54900 kr |
45-54 | 97% | 66000 kr | 69400 kr |
55-64 | 98% | 71300 kr | 73200 kr |
65-68 | 72600 kr | 73300 kr | |
Snitt | 89% | 55800 kr | 57800 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
Snitt | 89% | 59900 kr | 62000 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 98% | 41400 kr | 41900 kr |
35-44 | 96% | 53500 kr | 56200 kr |
45-54 | 97% | 67400 kr | 70700 kr |
55-64 | 98% | 72100 kr | 74000 kr |
65-68 | 72600 kr | 73300 kr | |
Snitt | 89% | 59900 kr | 62000 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 98% | 41400 kr | 41900 kr |
35-44 | 96% | 53500 kr | 56200 kr |
45-54 | 97% | 67400 kr | 70700 kr |
55-64 | 98% | 72100 kr | 74000 kr |
65-68 | 72600 kr | 73300 kr | |
Snitt | 89% | 59900 kr | 62000 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 40700 kr | 41200 kr | |
35-44 | 51400 kr | 54000 kr | |
Snitt | 89% | 52900 kr | 54900 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 98% | 40700 kr | 41200 kr |
35-44 | 96% | 51400 kr | 54000 kr |
45-54 | 97% | 64900 kr | 68500 kr |
55-64 | 98% | 70100 kr | 72200 kr |
Snitt | 89% | 52900 kr | 54900 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 98% | 40700 kr | 41200 kr |
35-44 | 96% | 51400 kr | 54000 kr |
45-54 | 97% | 64900 kr | 68500 kr |
55-64 | 98% | 70100 kr | 72200 kr |
Snitt | 89% | 52900 kr | 54900 kr |
About the data
All information displayed on this page is based on data from the Swedish Central Bureau of Statistics (SCB), the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish employment agency. Learn more about our data and data sources here.
All figures are gross salaries, meaning salaries before tax. The average salary, or mean salary, is calculated by adding up the total salary for all individuals within the profession and dividing it by the number of individuals. For specific job categories, we have also considered various criteria such as experience and education.
Profession Attorney General has the SSYK code 2613, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.
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