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Chief Psychologist salary

45 900 kr

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What will be the salary after tax?

30 900 - 53 100 kr / month

Women earn 99% of what men do.

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Salary progression Chief Psychologist

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Average salary 45 900 kr
Males 46 300 kr
Females 45 700 kr
Profession Chief Psychologist and its salary
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The Role and Responsibilities of a Chief Psychologist

Working as a chief psychologist involves leading and developing the psychological services within an organization. Chief psychologists often work in healthcare settings, but can also be found in educational institutions and private companies. They are responsible for ensuring that psychological services maintain high quality standards, as well as for supporting and supervising other psychologists. An important aspect of the job is to create a work environment that promotes growth and well-being.

Salary for Chief Psychologists

The average salary for a chief psychologist is 45 900 SEK per month. This is an increase from 43 900 SEK since the previous measurement. Men in the profession earn an average of 46 300 SEK, while women earn 45 700 SEK, meaning that women earn 99% of what men do. Hourly chief psychologists have an average hourly wage of 276 SEK, based on 166 working hours per month.

  • Highest salary for a man: 53,100 SEK (municipal sector, postgraduate education).
  • Highest salary for a woman: 50,300 SEK (municipal sector).
  • Lowest salary for a woman: 30,900 SEK (municipal sector, secondary education).
  • Lowest salary for a man: 34,500 SEK.

Education and Qualifications

Becoming a chief psychologist requires a licensed psychology education, which entails at least five years of study at a college or university. Many chief psychologists also have further education, such as a specialization or postgraduate education, which can affect both job responsibilities and salary. To reach chief positions, experience in leadership and previous work in psychological services is often necessary.

Working Conditions and Benefits

Chief psychologists may have benefits such as flexible working hours, the possibility to work from home, and access to paid further education. These benefits vary depending on the workplace and sector. A strong emphasis on professional development is common, offering chief psychologists the opportunity to constantly improve and renew their skills.

Future Outlook and Competition

According to the forecasts of the Swedish Public Employment Service, it is difficult to provide an exact assessment of the future outlook for chief psychologists due to limited data. Generally, there is a demand for qualified psychologists in healthcare, but competition for chief positions can be high. Chief psychologists with specialized skills and leadership experience, however, have good prospects of finding employment.

In conclusion, the profession of chief psychologist offers both challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development. With a stable salary and the potential for increased earnings through further education and experience, this is an attractive career choice for those interested in leading and developing psychological services.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Chief Psychologist is 53100 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Municipal sector with a postgraduate education. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 50300 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Chief Psychologist is 30900 kr. This salary belongs to a woman also working in the Municipal sector. The lowest salary for a man in this profession is 34500 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
25-34 100% 40900 kr 41000 kr
35-44 97% 46400 kr 46500 kr
45-54 101% 48800 kr 48900 kr
55-64 98% 50000 kr 50200 kr
65-68 52300 kr 52300 kr
Snitt 99% 45800 kr 45900 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 Psychologist has the SSYK code 2241, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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