Psychotherapist salary

50 500 kr

Psychotherapists

What will be the salary after tax?

46 000 - 63 500 kr / month

Hälso- & sjukvård

Salary progression Psychotherapist

Average salary 50 500 kr

Males 0 kr

Females 51 200 kr

Profession Psychotherapist and its salary

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Salary and Job Market for Psychotherapists

Psychotherapist is a profession that has seen a positive salary development in recent years. The average salary for a psychotherapist is now 50 500 SEK per month, which is an increase from 46 500 SEK since the last measurement. Female psychotherapists earn an average of 51 200 SEK. Although we lack specific salary data for men, it is clear that the profession offers competitive salaries. The highest salary for a psychotherapist is 61,400 SEK, belonging to a woman working as a private employee with a research education. The highest salary for a man in the same profession is 48,400 SEK. The lowest salary for a psychotherapist is 43,900 SEK, belonging to a woman working in the public sector with an unspecified education level. For men, the lowest salary is 45,600 SEK.

Tasks and Education

As a psychotherapist, one works to treat and support people with various mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, or trauma. The work involves helping patients understand and manage their emotions and behaviors through talk therapy. Psychotherapists can work in a variety of settings, including private practices, hospitals, health centers, or schools.

To become a psychotherapist, a basic education in psychology, social work, or similar fields is required, followed by advanced training in psychotherapy. There are different specializations within psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy, and the training may vary depending on the chosen specialization.

Requirements and Job Opportunities

Nationally, the job opportunities for psychotherapists are considered significant. Over a five-year period, demand for psychotherapists is expected to increase compared to today. The recruitment situation is characterized by recruitment difficulties while many work part-time in the profession, indicating good opportunities for both new graduates and experienced psychotherapists to find employment.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Benefits for psychotherapists may vary depending on the employer and type of employment. It is not uncommon for employers to offer benefits such as paid further education, which can be of great value to those who want to develop their skills and specialize in their field. Other benefits may include a company-paid mobile phone and flexible working hours.

If you are considering becoming a psychotherapist, it is important to be aware that the profession requires a solid education and a strong desire to help people improve their well-being. It is a rewarding profession where you can truly make a difference in people's lives.

Who has the highest salary?

The highest salary for a Psychotherapist is 63500 kr. This salary belongs to a woman working in the Privately employed workers with a postgraduate education. The highest salary for a man in this profession is 47000 kr.

Who has the lowest salary?

The lowest salary for a Psychotherapist is 46000 kr. This salary belongs to a woman also working in the Municipal sector. The lowest salary for a man in this profession is 46800 kr.

Salary distributed by age and sector

Age	Base salary	Monthly salary
45-54	48600 kr	48600 kr
55-64	45800 kr	45900 kr
Snitt	50500 kr	50500 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34		43800 kr	43800 kr
35-44	105%	45700 kr	45700 kr
45-54	97%	46000 kr	46000 kr
55-64	96%	46200 kr	46300 kr
65-68	104%	48200 kr	48500 kr
Snitt	98%	46400 kr	46400 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
Snitt		49900 kr	49900 kr

Age	Base salary	Monthly salary
55-64	48100 kr	48100 kr
65-68	44400 kr	45600 kr
Snitt	46200 kr	46600 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34		43000 kr	43000 kr
35-44	105%	45600 kr	45600 kr
45-54	97%	46000 kr	46000 kr
55-64	96%	46200 kr	46200 kr
65-68	105%	48500 kr	48700 kr
Snitt	99%	46300 kr	46400 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
35-44	105%	43800 kr	43800 kr
45-54	97%	47100 kr	47100 kr
55-64	96%	47700 kr	47900 kr
65-68	104%	46400 kr	46700 kr
Snitt	98%	46900 kr	47000 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
35-44	105%	43800 kr	43800 kr
45-54	97%	47000 kr	47000 kr
55-64	96%	47500 kr	47700 kr
65-68	105%	46400 kr	46700 kr
Snitt	99%	46800 kr	46900 kr

Age	Base salary	Monthly salary
45-54	46800 kr	46800 kr
55-64	46200 kr	46200 kr
Snitt	51100 kr	51200 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34		44200 kr	44200 kr
35-44	105%	46100 kr	46100 kr
45-54	97%	45700 kr	45800 kr
55-64	96%	46000 kr	46000 kr
65-68	104%	48500 kr	48700 kr
Snitt	98%	46300 kr	46300 kr

Age	Base salary	Monthly salary
55-64	48100 kr	48100 kr
65-68	44400 kr	45600 kr
Snitt	46300 kr	46700 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34		43200 kr	43200 kr
35-44	105%	46100 kr	46100 kr
45-54	97%	45700 kr	45800 kr
55-64	96%	45900 kr	45900 kr
65-68	105%	48700 kr	48900 kr
Snitt	99%	46200 kr	46300 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 Psychotherapist has the SSYK code 2242, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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