How much does a Translator make

  1. Salary statistics
  2. Translator
Image that illustrates Translator

Translator salary

33 500 kr

Translators, interpreters and linguists etc.

What will be the salary after tax?

27 400 - 45 600 kr / month

Women earn 106% of what men do.

Kultur, media, design

Salary progression Translator

20142014201520152016201620172017201820182019201920202020202120212022202220232023
Average salary 33 500 kr
Males 32 000 kr
Females 34 000 kr
Profession Translator and its salary
1 Likes 0 Comments

Salary and Work for Translators

Working as a translator involves translating texts from one language to another. This can range from technical manuals and medical texts to literature and business documents. The profession also includes interpreters and linguists, who may work on interpreting spoken language or conduct research in linguistics.

Average Salary for Translators

The average salary for translators in Sweden is 33 500 SEK per month. There is a certain wage gap between genders where men earn 32 000 SEK, while women earn 34 000 SEK, meaning that women earn 106% of what men do. Compared to last year, the average salary has increased from 34 700 SEK to 33 500 SEK.

Education and Skills

To become a translator, it usually requires a higher education in linguistics or a specific translation program. Many translators have a bachelor's degree or higher in subjects such as linguistics, literature, or a specific specialization like medicine or law depending on their area of focus. It is also common for translators to have certificates from recognized translation institutions.

Things to Consider if You Want to Become a Translator

In addition to a strong linguistic ability, it is important to have a good understanding of culture and context in the languages you work with. Accuracy and attention to detail are crucial, as well as the ability to work under time pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Technical knowledge of translation tools and software can also be an advantage.

Job Market and Future Outlook

There is no specific forecast for the translation profession due to limited data, according to the Swedish Public Employment Service. This makes it difficult to assess the future outlook precisely, but generally, there is always a need for qualified translators, especially in specialized areas such as law, medicine, and technology.

Job Benefits

Job benefits may vary depending on the employer and type of employment. Some translators, especially those working for larger companies or international organizations, may have access to benefits such as paid further education, a company mobile phone, and other technical aids. However, freelance translators usually do not have access to such benefits and often need to provide their own work tools.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Translator is 45600 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Privately employed workers with a postgraduate education. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 45200 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Translator is 27400 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Multiple sectors. The lowest salary for a woman in this profession is 31400 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
25-34 29500 kr 29700 kr
35-44 33000 kr 33300 kr
45-54 33600 kr 33900 kr
55-64 36000 kr 36200 kr
Snitt 106% 33200 kr 33500 kr
* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.
Salary per sector
AllAllPublic Public Municipal Municipal County council County council Private officialsPrivate officialsPublic Public Private Private 5000050000400004000030000300002000020000100001000000
Download SVG
Download PNG
Download CSV
Salary based on education
All levels of educationAll levels of educationHigh school education...High school education, 3 yearsPost-secondary educat...Post-secondary education, less than 3 yearsPost-secondary educa...Post-secondary education, 3 years or more3600036000270002700018000180009000900000
Download SVG
Download PNG
Download CSV
Register an account before you can comment

To write a comment you need to create an account.

Default Avatar

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 Translator has the SSYK code 2643, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

Search salary statistics for occupation
8000 kr
<-|->
140000 kr
Vacant jobs
Show more
Similar occupations
Latest posts
  • Electricity prices - Today's and Tomorrow's Electricity Prices in Sweden

    Electricity prices

    Today's and Tomorrow's Electricity Prices in Sweden

    Tue, 25 Mar 2025 - 13:01
  • Promocode - Take Advantage of Greenely's Offer: Get a Free Real-Time Meter Today!

    Promocode

    Take Advantage of Greenely's Offer: Get a Free Real-Time Meter Today!

    Mon, 24 Mar 2025 - 12:01
  • Swedens Policy Rate - Swedish Central Bank Keeps Key Interest Rate Unchanged: Effects and Forecasts

    Swedens Policy Rate

    Swedish Central Bank Keeps Key Interest Rate Unchanged: Effects and Forecasts

    Thu, 20 Mar 2025 - 14:02
  • Inflation - Inflation in February 2025: KPIF Rises to 2.9%

    Inflation

    Inflation in February 2025: KPIF Rises to 2.9%

    Thu, 13 Mar 2025 - 08:36
  • National Debt - Sweden's National Debt at Historical Low

    National Debt

    Sweden's National Debt at Historical Low

    Mon, 10 Mar 2025 - 10:06
Salary, Taxes, and Fees
Net salary 31 377
Net salary
31 377
Taxes
11 738
Fees
12 129

With our Swedish tax calculator, you can easily calculate your after-tax income (net salary).

Swedish Church Member

* Updated with 2025 taxes

Explore more topics