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Chief Curator, Gallery 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 Chief Curator, Gallery

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Average salary 37 600 kr
Males 38 200 kr
Females 37 300 kr
Profession Chief Curator, Gallery and its salary
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What does it mean to work as a Chief Curator, gallery?

Working as a Chief Curator in a gallery involves having overall responsibility for the gallery's exhibitions, collections, and programs. This includes planning and organizing exhibitions, managing budgets, and sometimes lecturing or writing about art historical subjects. The job requires both a deep knowledge of art and culture and the ability to lead and inspire a team. It is a profession that often involves close collaboration with artists, curators, and other cultural professionals.

Salary for a Chief Curator, gallery

The average salary for a Chief Curator in gallery operations is 37 600 kronor per month. Men in the profession have a slightly higher average salary of 38 200 kronor, while women earn 37 300 kronor, meaning that women in this profession earn 98% of what men do. Looking at hourly wages, the average is 226 kronor per hour, based on 166 working hours per month. The salary for a Chief Curator, gallery has increased from 36 700 kronor to 37 600 kronor since the last measurement.

Highest and lowest salaries

The highest salary for a Chief Curator is 45200 kronor, held by a man in the public sector with a doctoral degree. For women, the highest salary is 42600 kronor. On the other hand, the lowest salary for a man in this professional group is 29500 kronor, found in the municipal sector with a high school education, up to 2 years. Women's lowest salary in the same profession is 29900 kronor.

Education and qualifications

To work as a Chief Curator, gallery, a university education in art history, museology, or a related field is usually required. A master's degree can be advantageous, and for some positions, a doctoral degree may be a requirement. Previous experience working in galleries or museums is also very valuable, and sometimes in-depth knowledge of specific artists or art styles can be crucial.

Future prospects and job market

According to the Swedish Public Employment Service's forecasts, there is limited data to make an exact assessment of job opportunities for Chief Curators in galleries. The profession falls within the category of culture, media, and design, where the professional group of museum curators is included, and thus there may be competition for the available positions. Generally, opportunities can vary depending on the geographical area and the economic situation within the cultural sector.

Challenges and working conditions

The profession of Chief Curator, gallery, can pose challenges in terms of budget constraints and the need to balance artistic vision with business realities. The work may also involve managing staff and motivating teams to achieve common goals. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changes are important qualities in this role.

Competition and requirements

Competition for positions as Chief Curator, gallery, can be tough, especially at larger and more prestigious institutions. It is important to have a strong network within the art world and to continuously update one's knowledge and skills. The ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with both artists and the public are also critical to succeeding in this role.

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Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Chief Curator, Gallery 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 Chief Curator, Gallery 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 Chief Curator, Gallery has the SSYK code 2621, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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