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Antiquarian salary

37 600 kr

Museum curators etc.

What will be the salary after tax?

29 500 - 45 200 kr / month

Women earn 98% of what men do.

Kultur, media, design

Salary progression Antiquarian

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Average salary 37 600 kr
Males 38 200 kr
Females 37 300 kr
Profession Antiquarian and its salary
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Introduction to the Profession of Conservator

Working as a conservator involves handling and preserving historical and cultural objects. The profession is part of a broad group of professionals that includes museum curators and more. Conservators often work in museums, archives, or in cultural heritage conservation, with the task of managing and documenting cultural heritage. They analyze and assess the historical value of objects and work on preserving and restoring these items.

Salary for a Conservator

What does a conservator earn? The average salary for the profession is 37 600 SEK per month. There has been an increase from 36 700 SEK since the last measurement. There is a certain gender pay gap; men earn an average of 38 200 SEK while women earn 37 300 SEK, which means that women earn 98% of what men do. For hourly employees, the average hourly wage is 226 SEK, based on 166 working hours per month.

Salary Range

The salary range within the profession is wide. The highest salary for a conservator is 45200 SEK, belonging to a man in the public sector with a research education. For women, the highest salary is 42600 SEK. The lowest salary for a man is 29500 SEK, in the municipal sector with a high school education, up to two years. For women, the lowest salary is 29900 SEK.

Education and Qualifications

To become a conservator, a higher education in subjects such as archaeology, art history, ethnology, or history is usually required. Many employers prefer candidates with a master's degree or higher, as well as practical experience from internships or projects in the cultural sector. Research experience can also be advantageous.

Future Outlook and Job Market

Forecasts from the Employment Service regarding the conservator profession are limited, and there is no specific assessment for the profession due to insufficient data. The profession is part of the larger group of museum curators and others, which means that job opportunities may vary depending on location and any specialization.

Working Conditions and Challenges

Conservators can work under varying conditions depending on the workplace. The work environment can include offices, museums, archives, and fieldwork. It is a profession that requires precision and attention to detail. Challenges may include working with limited resources and handling sensitive and sometimes damaged objects.

Benefits and Work Flexibility

Benefits for conservators may vary depending on the employer. In some public sectors, there may be opportunities for paid training and some work flexibility, such as remote work. However, this is not always a standard and may vary between different workplaces.

Summary

Working as a conservator offers an opportunity to preserve and care for our cultural heritage, but it also requires a solid education and a passion for history and culture. Salaries are competitive within the cultural sector, but there is a certain gender-related wage gap. The future outlook is somewhat uncertain due to limited forecasts, but the profession offers a rewarding career for those dedicated to cultural preservation work.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Antiquarian is 45200 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Government sector with a postgraduate education. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 42600 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Antiquarian is 29500 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Municipal sector. The lowest salary for a woman in this profession is 29900 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
25-34 95% 33100 kr 34200 kr
35-44 95% 36800 kr 37300 kr
45-54 105% 38600 kr 38900 kr
55-64 95% 39700 kr 40100 kr
Snitt 98% 37000 kr 37600 kr
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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 Antiquarian has the SSYK code 2621, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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