How much does a Family educator make

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Family educator salary

38 800 kr

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What will be the salary after tax?

36 000 - 47 300 kr / month

Women earn 100% of what men do.

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Salary progression Family educator

20142014201520152016201620172017201820182019201920202020202120212022202220232023
Average salary 38 800 kr
Males 38 600 kr
Females 38 800 kr
Profession Family educator and its salary
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What does a family educator do?

A family educator, often referred to as a counselor, works to provide support and guidance to families and individuals facing difficult life situations. Their work may involve counseling, conflict resolution, and assisting families in finding resources and services in the community. Family educators often work in schools, social services, healthcare facilities, and non-profit organizations. They play a crucial role in promoting well-being and social health.

Salary for Family Educators

The average salary for a family educator is 38 800 SEK per month. It is noteworthy that there is a very small gender pay gap in this profession; men earn an average of 38 600 SEK while women earn 38 800 SEK. This means that women earn 100% of what men do, which is uncommon compared to many other professions. The average salary has increased from 37 500 SEK since last year, indicating a positive trend in wage growth.

Education and Qualifications

To work as a family educator, a higher education degree in social work, psychology, or pedagogy is usually required. Many employers prefer to hire individuals with a degree in social work or equivalent education. Experience working with children, youth, and families is also highly beneficial. Some employers may offer further training and special courses as part of the employment.

Job Market and Employment Conditions

The demand for family educators is relatively stable, and there are good opportunities to find employment in both the public and private sectors. Municipalities and county councils are major employers, but there are also opportunities in non-profit organizations and private companies. Good communication skills, empathy, and the ability to handle stressful situations are important qualities for success in this profession.

What to consider if you want to become a family educator?

Working as a family educator can be both rewarding and challenging. It is important to have a strong empathetic ability and a genuine interest in helping people. One should also be prepared to handle emotionally demanding situations and have the ability to set boundaries to avoid burnout. Flexibility and the ability to work independently are also essential skills.

Possible Benefits

Benefits offered to family educators may vary depending on the employer. Some employers provide paid training and courses to promote continuous professional development. Other common benefits may include a company-paid mobile phone, wellness subsidies, and flextime. These benefits can contribute to a better work environment and increased satisfaction in the workplace.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Family educator is 47300 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 43100 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Family educator is 36000 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Government sector. The lowest salary for a woman in this profession is 36700 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
25-34 99% 35700 kr 35800 kr
35-44 100% 38300 kr 38400 kr
45-54 100% 39500 kr 39600 kr
55-64 100% 40400 kr 40500 kr
65-68 41900 kr 42000 kr
Snitt 100% 38700 kr 38800 kr
* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.
Salary per sector
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Salary based on education
All levels of educationAll levels of educationPost-secondary educat...Post-secondary education, less than 3 yearsPost-secondary educa...Post-secondary education, 3 years or more400004000030000300002000020000100001000000
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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 Family educator has the SSYK code 2662, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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