How much does a Hygiene nurse make

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Hygiene nurse salary

42 900 kr

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What will be the salary after tax?

36 600 - 93 800 kr / month

Women earn 96% of what men do.

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Salary progression Hygiene nurse

Average salary 42 900 kr
Males 44 600 kr
Females 42 700 kr
Profession Hygiene nurse and its salary
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Job Description for Hygiene Nurses

Hygiene nurses play a crucial role in healthcare by focusing on preventing and controlling infections. Their responsibilities include monitoring hygiene practices, educating staff and patients on infection control, and developing and implementing guidelines to enhance hygiene standards within healthcare facilities. The work requires both clinical expertise and the ability to collaborate with a wide range of healthcare professionals.

Salary for Hygiene Nurses

The average salary for a hygiene nurse is 42 900 kronor per month. However, there is a certain wage gap between genders, with men earning an average of 44 600 kronor and women 42 700 kronor, meaning that women earn 96 percent of what men do. For hourly employees, the average wage is 258 kronor per hour, based on 166 working hours per month.

Salary Development and Variances

The salary for a hygiene nurse has increased from 41 100 to 42 900 kronor compared to the previous year, indicating a positive salary development in the profession. The highest salary in the field is 93800 kr, held by a male in the public sector with postgraduate education. The highest salary for a female in the same field is 60500 kr. The lowest salary for a female is 36600 kr, equivalent to a privately employed worker with a maximum of two years of high school education, while the lowest salary for a male is 37000 kr.

Education and Qualifications

To work as a hygiene nurse, one must be a licensed nurse with a basic education in the field. Many also choose to further specialize in hygiene and infection control. Further education is often funded by the employer, which constitutes a valuable benefit for the employee.

Job Market Outlook

According to forecasts from the Employment Service, the job prospects for basic trained nurses, including hygiene nurses, are promising. However, there is a paradoxical situation where there are recruitment difficulties, while unemployment and the proportion of part-time workers are high. Nevertheless, demand for the profession is expected to remain unchanged over the next five years.

Challenges and Working Conditions

Working as a hygiene nurse can be demanding, especially during outbreaks of infectious diseases. It requires precision, resilience, and the ability to quickly adapt to changes. Positive working conditions include opportunities for continuous education and sometimes flexibility in the workplace, which can include hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Benefits and Working Conditions

For many hygiene nurses, the job comes with various benefits. These may include paid further education, providing the opportunity to stay updated on the latest methods in infection control. Some employers may also offer benefits such as a company phone or the option to work partially from home, depending on the workplace's policy and needs.

Summary

Working as a hygiene nurse means taking on an important role in healthcare with the responsibility of preventing and managing infections. The profession offers competitive salaries with opportunities for wage growth and further education. Despite some challenges in the recruitment situation, the job market outlook remains positive, making it an attractive career choice for those interested in healthcare.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Hygiene nurse is 93800 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Public sector with a postgraduate education. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 60500 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Hygiene nurse is 36600 kr. This salary belongs to a woman also working in the Privately employed workers. The lowest salary for a man in this profession is 37000 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
18-24 99% 30700 kr 34200 kr
25-34 94% 35800 kr 38700 kr
35-44 95% 40100 kr 42600 kr
45-54 94% 43400 kr 46000 kr
55-64 97% 44700 kr 47200 kr
65-68 98% 45900 kr 48800 kr
Snitt 96% 40200 kr 42900 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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About the data

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 Hygiene nurse has the SSYK code 2221, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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Taxes
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Fees
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