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Reindeer herder salary

27 800 kr

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24 100 - 28 600 kr / month

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Salary progression Reindeer herder

Average salary 27 800 kr
Males 0 kr
Females 27 700 kr
Profession Reindeer herder and its salary
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Salary for Reindeer Herders

Reindeer herding is a profession that involves taking care of reindeer and their environment. According to the latest statistics, the average salary for a reindeer herder is 27 800 SEK. Unfortunately, we do not have specific salary information for men, but women in the profession earn an average of 27 700 SEK. This is a decrease from last year's average salary of 25 000 SEK.

Salary Range and Specific Salary Information

Reindeer herders can earn different amounts depending on their experience and education. The highest salary for a reindeer herder is 26000 SEK. This salary belongs to a woman working as a private employee with a post-secondary education of three years or more. The highest salary for a man in the same profession is 25700 SEK.

The lowest salary for a reindeer herder is 23600 SEK. This salary belongs to a woman working as a private employee with a pre-secondary education. The lowest salary for a man in the same profession is 24000 SEK.

Job Duties for a Reindeer Herder

As a reindeer herder, a significant part of the work involves ensuring that the reindeer have good grazing areas, monitoring their health, and taking care of them during different seasons. The tasks can vary depending on the time of year and include gathering reindeer, tagging calves, as well as protecting them from predators and diseases.

Education and Requirements

Working as a reindeer herder does not require a specific education, but many employers view it positively if you have completed a natural science education with a focus on animals or agriculture. Experience working with animals is also a significant advantage. There are also opportunities to attend courses and training organized by Sami organizations and associations.

What to Consider

The work of a reindeer herder can be physically demanding, and one must often work outdoors, regardless of the weather and season. Flexibility and a sense for animals are important qualities. One should also be prepared for long working days and being away from home for extended periods at times.

Benefits

Benefits can vary depending on the employer, but it is not uncommon for reindeer herders to have access to paid training and courses to develop their skills. Some employers may also offer benefits such as a company phone or work clothes.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Reindeer herder is 28600 kr. This salary belongs to a woman working in the Privately employed officials with a unspecified education. The highest salary for a man in this profession is 28100 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Reindeer herder is 24100 kr. This salary belongs to a woman also working in the Privately employed workers. The lowest salary for a man in this profession is 24400 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
18-24 23200 kr 26700 kr
25-34 26000 kr 27300 kr
Snitt 26000 kr 27800 kr
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 Reindeer herder has the SSYK code 6129, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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