Jazz musicians salary

44 300 kr

Musicians, singers and composers

What will be the salary after tax?

37 900 - 47 500 kr / month

Women earn 88% of what men do.

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Salary progression Jazz musicians

Average salary 44 300 kr

Males 47 500 kr

Females 41 600 kr

Profession Jazz musicians and its salary

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What does it mean to work as a Jazz Musician?

Being a jazz musician means living in a world full of melodies, improvisation, and creativity. Jazz musicians can work as instrumentalists, singers, or composers, and their tasks can vary greatly. A significant part of the job involves practicing and performing, both solo and in various ensembles. Music creation and composition are also essential aspects of the profession, where jazz musicians create new pieces or arrange existing ones for different instrumentations.

Salary for Jazz Musicians

The salary for jazz musicians can vary depending on several factors such as experience, workplace, and gender. The average monthly salary for a jazz musician is 44 300 SEK. Men in the profession earn an average of 47 500 SEK, while women earn 41 600 SEK, meaning that women earn 88% of what men do. The salary has slightly decreased compared to the previous year, from 45 200 SEK to 44 300 SEK.

Hourly Wage for Jazz Musicians

For those who are paid by the hour, the average hourly wage is 266 SEK, based on 166 working hours per month.

Salary Variations

The highest salary for a jazz musician is 47 500 SEK, a level that belongs to a male working as a private sector executive. For women, the highest salary is 42100 SEK. At the lower end of the scale, we find a woman with a salary of 37900 SEK, working in various sectors with a post-secondary education shorter than 3 years. The lowest salary for men is 43500 SEK.

Education and Qualifications

To succeed as a jazz musician, a combination of formal education and practical experience is usually required. Many jazz musicians have a music education from college or university, where they have specialized in jazz and improvisation. In addition to education, a strong passion for music and a willingness to constantly evolve and learn new things are important.

Future Outlook for Jazz Musicians

According to forecasts from the Public Employment Service, jazz musicians are part of the occupational group of musicians, singers, and composers. The job prospects for this occupational group are considered good nationally. Over a five-year period, demand is expected to remain unchanged. However, there is a paradoxical recruitment situation where there are recruitment difficulties while unemployment and the proportion of part-time workers are high.

Requirements and Working Conditions

Working as a jazz musician can involve a flexible work environment where one often works evenings and weekends. Many jazz musicians are self-employed or freelancers, which provides freedom but also income uncertainty. It is important to have a strong network to secure gigs and contracts.

Considerations for Becoming a Jazz Musician

For those considering becoming a jazz musician, it is important to be prepared for a varied job market where versatility and adaptability are key. Building a strong network within the music industry can help increase opportunities for more performances and projects. Passion and perseverance are also crucial for success in this creative yet sometimes uncertain profession.

Who has the highest salary?

The highest salary for a Jazz musicians is 47500 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Privately employed officials with a unspecified education. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 42100 kr.

Who has the lowest salary?

The lowest salary for a Jazz musicians is 37900 kr. This salary belongs to a woman also working in the Multiple sectors. The lowest salary for a man in this profession is 43500 kr.

Salary distributed by age and sector

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
35-44	113%	38600 kr	39400 kr
45-54	92%	43100 kr	44200 kr
55-64	96%	41700 kr	43200 kr
Snitt	88%	43200 kr	44300 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
35-44	113%	38600 kr	39400 kr
45-54	92%	43100 kr	44200 kr
55-64	96%	41700 kr	43200 kr
Snitt	88%	43200 kr	44300 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
35-44	113%	38600 kr	39400 kr
45-54	92%	43100 kr	44200 kr
55-64	96%	41700 kr	43200 kr
Snitt	88%	43200 kr	44300 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
35-44	113%	36200 kr	36700 kr
45-54	92%	45200 kr	46400 kr
55-64	96%	42900 kr	44300 kr
Snitt	88%	0 kr	47500 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
35-44	113%	36200 kr	36700 kr
45-54	92%	45200 kr	46400 kr
55-64	96%	42900 kr	44300 kr
Snitt	88%	0 kr	47500 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
35-44	113%	36200 kr	36700 kr
45-54	92%	45200 kr	46400 kr
55-64	96%	42900 kr	44300 kr
Snitt	88%	0 kr	47500 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
35-44	113%	40400 kr	41600 kr
45-54	92%	41500 kr	42500 kr
55-64	96%	40900 kr	42400 kr
Snitt	88%	40400 kr	41600 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
35-44	113%	40400 kr	41600 kr
45-54	92%	41500 kr	42500 kr
55-64	96%	40900 kr	42400 kr
Snitt	88%	40400 kr	41600 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
35-44	113%	40400 kr	41600 kr
45-54	92%	41500 kr	42500 kr
55-64	96%	40900 kr	42400 kr
Snitt	88%	40400 kr	41600 kr

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

Salary per sector

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 Jazz musicians has the SSYK code 2652, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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