How much does a Cardiologist make

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Cardiologist salary

92 200 kr

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What will be the salary after tax?

88 000 - 108 400 kr / month

Women earn 97% of what men do.

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Salary progression Cardiologist

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Average salary 92 200 kr
Males 93 800 kr
Females 90 800 kr
Profession Cardiologist and its salary
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Salary and Work Situation for Cardiologists

Working as a cardiologist is both demanding and rewarding. According to the latest statistics, cardiologists have an average salary of 92 200 kronor per month. There is a slight gender pay gap; men earn an average of 93 800 kronor while women earn 90 800 kronor, meaning that women earn 97% of what men do. Compared to the previous measurement, when the average salary was 86 400 kronor, salaries have increased.

What Does a Cardiologist Do?

As a cardiologist, or a specialist doctor in cardiology, you work on diagnosing and treating heart and vascular diseases. This can include performing heart catheterizations and ultrasound examinations, treating patients with heart failure, or providing lifestyle advice. Cardiologists often work in hospitals but can also be found in specialist clinics and research institutions.

Education and Specialization

Becoming a cardiologist requires a thorough education. First, you must complete a medical degree, which takes about 5.5 years. This is followed by a period of general internship (AT) for about 2 years. After AT, further specialization training (ST) in internal medicine and then cardiology is required, totaling about 5 years. In total, it can take up to 12-13 years to become a fully trained cardiologist.

Requirements for Employment

The job market for cardiologists looks very promising. According to the Employment Service, the opportunities for work as a specialist doctor are significant nationally. Demand for cardiologists is expected to increase over the next five years. However, the recruitment situation is characterized by some difficulties, which means that filling all vacant positions in the profession can be challenging.

Benefits and Working Conditions

In addition to the financial benefits, there are several other perks to working as a cardiologist. Many employers offer further education, allowing cardiologists to stay updated on the latest research and technology in their field. Other benefits may include a company phone, pension plan, and wellness subsidies.

What to Consider?

If you are considering a career as a cardiologist, it is important to be prepared for a long and demanding education. It is also important to have a strong interest in medicine and health, as well as a desire to help people. Since cardiologists often work under pressure and with serious medical conditions, it is also important to have good stress tolerance and the ability to make quick decisions.

Summary

Working as a cardiologist is a career choice that offers both high pay and good job prospects. With an average salary of 92 200 kronor and an expected increase in demand for cardiologists in the coming years, this is a profession with many opportunities. However, it requires a long education and specialized training, as well as a strong willingness to work with heart and vascular diseases. For those willing to put in the time and effort, a very rewarding career awaits.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Cardiologist is 108400 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Government sector with a postgraduate education. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 100000 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Cardiologist is 88000 kr. This salary belongs to a woman also working in the Municipal sector. The lowest salary for a man in this profession is 91000 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
25-34 88% 77300 kr 81100 kr
35-44 97% 81100 kr 85800 kr
45-54 96% 89500 kr 94700 kr
55-64 100% 91500 kr 95800 kr
65-68 97% 98100 kr 101200 kr
Snitt 97% 87600 kr 92200 kr
* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.
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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 Cardiologist has the SSYK code 2211, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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