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Microbiologist salary

46 700 kr

Cell and molecular biologists etc.

What will be the salary after tax?

35 400 - 50 400 kr / month

Women earn 92% of what men do.

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Salary progression Microbiologist

Average salary 46 700 kr
Males 48 900 kr
Females 45 200 kr
Profession Microbiologist and its salary
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Salary for Microbiologists

The average salary for a microbiologist is 46 700 SEK per month. This is an increase from the previous year when the average salary was 44 700 SEK. Men in the profession earn an average of 48 900 SEK, while women earn 45 200 SEK, meaning that women earn 92% of what men do in this field.

What Does a Microbiologist Do?

A microbiologist works with studying microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. The work can range from basic research to applied research in areas such as medicine, agriculture, and the environment. Microbiologists analyze samples, conduct experiments, and use advanced techniques to investigate how microorganisms affect humans, animals, plants, and the environment.

Education for Microbiologists

To become a microbiologist, typically an academic education in biology is required, often with a focus on microbiology, cell biology, or molecular biology. A bachelor's degree may be sufficient for some positions, but many employers prefer to hire candidates with a master's or doctoral degree, especially for research and teaching positions.

Requirements for Getting a Job as a Microbiologist

Job opportunities for microbiologists may vary depending on the region and specialization. The Public Employment Service has not made a specific assessment for the profession due to limited data, but it can be beneficial to keep an eye on the job market in the natural sciences field. To increase your chances of getting a job, it may be advantageous to have experience in laboratory work and to be proficient in modern techniques and methods in microbiology.

What to Consider If You Want to Work as a Microbiologist

If you are interested in becoming a microbiologist, you should have a strong interest in science and research. It is also important to be meticulous, analytical, and have the ability to work both independently and in a team. Good knowledge of English is often necessary as much of the scientific literature and communication is done in this language.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Microbiologist is 50400 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Multiple sectors with a postgraduate education. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 47400 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Microbiologist is 35400 kr. This salary belongs to a woman also working in the Privately employed workers. The lowest salary for a man in this profession is 39500 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
25-34 41100 kr 41200 kr
35-44 96% 46500 kr 46600 kr
45-54 51800 kr 52000 kr
55-64 49900 kr 50000 kr
Snitt 92% 46700 kr 46700 kr
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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 Microbiologist has the SSYK code 2131, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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