Judge (legal) salary

61 500 kr

Judges

What will be the salary after tax?

60 200 - 74 600 kr / month

Women earn 96% of what men do.

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Salary progression Judge (legal)

Average salary 61 500 kr

Males 63 200 kr

Females 60 400 kr

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Salary for Judges (Legal)

The average salary for the profession of Judges (Legal) is 61 500 kronor per month. There is a certain gender pay gap where men earn 63 200 kronor while women earn 60 400 kronor. This means that women earn approximately 96% of what men do in this profession. Compared to the previous measurement, the average salary has increased from 60 900 to 61 500 kronor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

As a Judge (Legal), one plays a central role in the judicial system. Job duties include presiding over trials, making rulings in civil and criminal cases, and interpreting and applying laws and regulations. Judges are also responsible for ensuring that legal proceedings are conducted in a fair and impartial manner.

Education and Qualifications

Becoming a judge requires extensive education in law. Firstly, one must obtain a law degree, which usually takes about four and a half years. Following that, several years of work as a lawyer are required, often as a prosecutor, attorney, or notary. It is also common for judges to undergo specialized training programs and courses to deepen their knowledge.

Requirements for Becoming a Judge

Becoming a judge requires not only a solid education but also experience and good judgment. It is important to have a good understanding of legal principles and laws and the ability to make well-founded decisions under pressure. A judge must also be impartial and have strong integrity.

Benefits and Working Conditions

The profession of a judge can offer several benefits, depending on the employer and the specific nature of the position. This may include paid training to stay updated in the field of law, as well as other benefits like a company-paid mobile phone. Generally, the profession offers a high level of responsibility and the opportunity to significantly impact society.

Considerations for Becoming a Judge

If you are interested in becoming a judge, it is important to have a strong interest in law and justice. You should also be prepared to invest a lot of time and energy in your education and career. Additionally, good communication skills and the ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner are important.

Who has the highest salary?

The highest salary for a Judge (legal) is 74600 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Privately employed workers with a postgraduate education. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 70700 kr.

Who has the lowest salary?

The lowest salary for a Judge (legal) is 60200 kr. This salary belongs to a woman also working in the Multiple sectors. The lowest salary for a man in this profession is 63000 kr.

Salary distributed by age and sector

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34	98%	41300 kr	41300 kr
35-44	97%	57700 kr	57900 kr
45-54	99%	72700 kr	73000 kr
55-64	100%	75900 kr	76200 kr
Snitt	96%	61300 kr	61500 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34	98%	41300 kr	41300 kr
35-44	97%	57700 kr	57900 kr
45-54	99%	72700 kr	73000 kr
55-64	100%	75900 kr	76200 kr
65-68	101%	75800 kr	76100 kr
Snitt	96%	61300 kr	61500 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34	98%	41300 kr	41300 kr
35-44	97%	57700 kr	57900 kr
45-54	99%	72700 kr	73000 kr
55-64	100%	75900 kr	76200 kr
65-68	101%	75800 kr	76100 kr
Snitt	96%	61300 kr	61500 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34	98%	41700 kr	41700 kr
35-44	97%	59100 kr	59200 kr
45-54	99%	73000 kr	73400 kr
55-64	100%	75900 kr	76200 kr
Snitt	96%	63000 kr	63200 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34	98%	41700 kr	41700 kr
35-44	97%	59100 kr	59200 kr
45-54	99%	73000 kr	73400 kr
55-64	100%	75900 kr	76200 kr
65-68	101%	75600 kr	75600 kr
Snitt	96%	63000 kr	63200 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34	98%	41700 kr	41700 kr
35-44	97%	59100 kr	59200 kr
45-54	99%	73000 kr	73400 kr
55-64	100%	75900 kr	76200 kr
65-68	101%	75600 kr	75600 kr
Snitt	96%	63000 kr	63200 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34	98%	41100 kr	41100 kr
35-44	97%	56900 kr	57100 kr
45-54	99%	72500 kr	72800 kr
55-64	100%	75800 kr	76200 kr
Snitt	96%	60200 kr	60400 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34	98%	41100 kr	41100 kr
35-44	97%	56900 kr	57100 kr
45-54	99%	72500 kr	72800 kr
55-64	100%	75800 kr	76200 kr
65-68	101%	75900 kr	76700 kr
Snitt	96%	60200 kr	60400 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34	98%	41100 kr	41100 kr
35-44	97%	56900 kr	57100 kr
45-54	99%	72500 kr	72800 kr
55-64	100%	75800 kr	76200 kr
65-68	101%	75900 kr	76700 kr
Snitt	96%	60200 kr	60400 kr

* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.

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Salary based on education

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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 Judge (legal) has the SSYK code 2612, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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