How much does a Farrier make

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Farrier salary

28 400 kr

Breeders and caretakers of farm animals

What will be the salary after tax?

26 800 - 31 600 kr / month

Women earn 92% of what men do.

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Average salary 28 400 kr
Males 30 000 kr
Females 27 700 kr
Profession Farrier and its salary
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What Does a Farrier Do?

A farrier works with shoeing and caring for horses' hooves. The profession requires both technical knowledge and physical work, as the farrier regularly needs to handle horses of different sizes and temperaments. Duties include trimming and shaping the horse's hooves, fitting horseshoes, and treating any hoof problems. Farriers play a vital role in the horse industry, where their work contributes to the well-being and performance of horses.

Salary for Farriers

The average salary for a farrier in Sweden is 28 400 kronor per month. However, there is a difference between men and women in the profession. Men earn an average of 30 000 kronor, while women earn 27 700 kronor, meaning that women earn approximately 92% of what men do. Compared to last year, the average salary for farriers has increased from 27 200 kronor to 28 400 kronor.

Education and Skills

To become a farrier, typically, one needs education that includes both theoretical and practical elements. In Sweden, there are vocational training programs and higher vocational education programs focused on farriery. The programs cover areas such as anatomy, biomechanics, forging, and pathology. Having a good understanding of horse behavior and anatomy is crucial to perform the profession safely and effectively.

Job Requirements

The job market for farriers is generally favorable. According to the Employment Service's forecast, the prospects for work as a breeder and caretaker of farm animals, including farriers, are good. However, there are some recruitment difficulties due to many working part-time in the profession. Over a five-year period, demand for farriers is expected to remain stable.

Considerations for Becoming a Farrier

Working as a farrier requires both technical skill and physical strength. It is also important to have a keen interest in horses and their well-being. Communication with horse owners and other professionals in the horse industry is also a significant part of the job. Flexibility and good planning skills are necessary to handle varied workdays and emergency situations that may arise.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Benefits may vary depending on the employer and type of employment. Some farriers may have access to paid training and courses to further develop their skills. Employers may also provide necessary tools and equipment. Flexible working hours are common in the profession, which can be advantageous for those seeking a varied workday.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Farrier is 31600 kr. This salary belongs to a woman working in the Public sector with a upper secondary education, maximum 2 years. The highest salary for a man in this profession is 31000 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Farrier is 26800 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Privately employed workers. The lowest salary for a woman in this profession is 27600 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
18-24 24500 kr 26700 kr
25-34 26600 kr 27700 kr
35-44 28900 kr 29600 kr
45-54 29200 kr 29400 kr
55-64 29600 kr 30600 kr
Snitt 92% 27200 kr 28400 kr
* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.
Salary per sector
AllAllPublic Public Private Private Public Public Private Private 35000350002800028000210002100014000140007000700000
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Salary based on education
All levels of educationAll levels of educationUpper secondary edu...Upper secondary education, maximum 2 yearsHigh school education...High school education, 3 years3200032000240002400016000160008000800000
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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 Farrier has the SSYK code 6121, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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