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- Serving assistant
Serving assistant salary
23 400 - 31 500 kr / month
Women earn 98% of what men do.
Hotell, restaurang
Salary progression Serving assistant
Salary for Waiter/Waitress
Working as a waiter/waitress often means being the face of restaurants and cafes. The role involves serving food and drinks, taking orders, and providing guests with a pleasant experience. According to the latest statistics, the average salary for a waiter/waitress is 26 600 SEK per month. Men earn an average of 26 900 SEK, while women earn slightly less, 26 300 SEK. This means that women earn approximately 98% of what men do in this profession.
Salary Development
It is gratifying to see that the salary for waiters/waitresses has increased from 25 200 SEK to 26 600 SEK since the last measurement. This shows a positive salary development in the profession, where it is also worth noting that an hourly paid waiter/waitress has an hourly wage of around 160 SEK, based on 166 working hours per month.
Upper and Lower Salary Range
There are variations in salary depending on several factors such as employers and educational level. The highest salary for a male waiter is 31,500 SEK in the public sector with less than 9 years of pre-secondary education. However, the highest salary for a female waiter is 29,500 SEK. On the lower scale, a male waiter in the municipal sector has a salary of 23,400 SEK, while the lowest salary for a female is 23,900 SEK.
Job Responsibilities and Work Environment
As a waiter/waitress, you get the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where no day is the same. Responsibilities include taking and managing orders, serving food and drinks, and keeping the serving area clean and tidy. The ability to handle stress and be a good communicator are important qualities in this profession.
Education and Qualifications
Formal education is not always a requirement to work as a waiter/waitress, but a high school education with a focus on hotel and restaurant management can be advantageous. Relevant work experience and a positive customer service attitude are often more important. Many employers also offer internal training to develop employees' skills.
Benefits and Working Conditions
Benefits in the profession can vary depending on the workplace. Some employers, for example, offer subsidized meals or employee discounts on food and drinks. However, benefits such as a company-paid mobile phone or the opportunity to work from home are less common, as the nature of the job requires physical presence.
Future Outlook and Job Market
According to forecasts from the Employment Service, job opportunities for waiters/waitresses are good nationwide. Over the long term, beyond five years, demand is expected to remain stable. The profession is characterized by recruitment difficulties, but also by many part-time jobs. This offers a paradoxical situation where opportunities are ample, but attracting the right workforce can be challenging.
Challenges and Competition
One of the major challenges in the profession is the high turnover of staff, which can lead to a shortage of experienced workers. Competition for positions can be high, especially in big cities where many people are drawn to the restaurant industry. Therefore, it is important to demonstrate good social skills and flexibility to stand out from the crowd.
Summary of the Profession
Working as a waiter/waitress offers a lively and social work environment with diverse tasks. The salary is competitive with potential for growth, and the future prospects are promising with ample job opportunities. For those who enjoy a customer-oriented job with a fast pace, this is an exciting career opportunity.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
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18-24 | 97% | 22900 kr | 25400 kr |
25-34 | 98% | 25400 kr | 27200 kr |
35-44 | 96% | 26300 kr | 27600 kr |
45-54 | 96% | 26000 kr | 27100 kr |
55-64 | 106% | 26100 kr | 26800 kr |
65-68 | 25700 kr | 26200 kr | |
Snitt | 98% | 24900 kr | 26600 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 102% | 22400 kr | 25100 kr |
25-34 | 99% | 24900 kr | 25700 kr |
35-44 | 98% | 25600 kr | 26000 kr |
45-54 | 98% | 26300 kr | 26700 kr |
55-64 | 100% | 27000 kr | 27400 kr |
65-68 | 100% | 26800 kr | 27400 kr |
Snitt | 100% | 26000 kr | 26600 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 101% | 23900 kr | 25000 kr |
25-34 | 90% | 27400 kr | 28100 kr |
35-44 | 93% | 28600 kr | 29300 kr |
45-54 | 96% | 28900 kr | 29700 kr |
55-64 | 97% | 29200 kr | 30200 kr |
65-68 | 94% | 27800 kr | 28700 kr |
Snitt | 96% | 28600 kr | 29500 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 103% | 22800 kr | 24900 kr |
25-34 | 100% | 24900 kr | 25400 kr |
35-44 | 100% | 25500 kr | 25800 kr |
45-54 | 100% | 26100 kr | 26400 kr |
55-64 | 102% | 26800 kr | 27100 kr |
65-68 | 101% | 26800 kr | 27200 kr |
Snitt | 102% | 26000 kr | 26400 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 100% | 21500 kr | 25300 kr |
25-34 | 99% | 24700 kr | 26700 kr |
35-44 | 97% | 25900 kr | 27400 kr |
45-54 | 99% | 26700 kr | 28100 kr |
55-64 | 99% | 27500 kr | 28900 kr |
65-68 | 104% | 27300 kr | 29400 kr |
Snitt | 101% | 25400 kr | 27400 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 97% | 22900 kr | 25400 kr |
25-34 | 99% | 25400 kr | 27300 kr |
35-44 | 98% | 26400 kr | 27900 kr |
45-54 | 96% | 25900 kr | 27400 kr |
55-64 | 106% | 25600 kr | 26400 kr |
65-68 | 24300 kr | 24700 kr | |
Snitt | 98% | 24700 kr | 26600 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 97% | 22900 kr | 25400 kr |
25-34 | 99% | 25400 kr | 27300 kr |
35-44 | 98% | 26400 kr | 27900 kr |
45-54 | 96% | 25900 kr | 27400 kr |
55-64 | 106% | 25600 kr | 26400 kr |
65-68 | 24300 kr | 24700 kr | |
Snitt | 98% | 24700 kr | 26600 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 97% | 23400 kr | 25800 kr |
25-34 | 98% | 25300 kr | 27400 kr |
35-44 | 96% | 26500 kr | 28100 kr |
45-54 | 96% | 26200 kr | 27800 kr |
55-64 | 106% | 25400 kr | 25900 kr |
Snitt | 98% | 24900 kr | 26900 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 102% | 22400 kr | 24700 kr |
25-34 | 99% | 25000 kr | 26000 kr |
35-44 | 98% | 25800 kr | 26500 kr |
45-54 | 98% | 26500 kr | 27000 kr |
55-64 | 100% | 26700 kr | 27400 kr |
65-68 | 100% | 26500 kr | 27300 kr |
Snitt | 100% | 25600 kr | 26500 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 101% | 23300 kr | 24900 kr |
25-34 | 90% | 28900 kr | 29700 kr |
35-44 | 93% | 29600 kr | 30400 kr |
45-54 | 96% | 29500 kr | 30400 kr |
55-64 | 97% | 29200 kr | 30900 kr |
65-68 | 94% | 29600 kr | 30000 kr |
Snitt | 96% | 29100 kr | 30200 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 103% | 22800 kr | 24500 kr |
25-34 | 100% | 24700 kr | 25500 kr |
35-44 | 100% | 25400 kr | 25900 kr |
45-54 | 100% | 26000 kr | 26400 kr |
55-64 | 102% | 26200 kr | 26600 kr |
65-68 | 101% | 26300 kr | 27000 kr |
Snitt | 102% | 25300 kr | 26000 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 100% | 21700 kr | 25300 kr |
25-34 | 99% | 25000 kr | 26900 kr |
35-44 | 97% | 26000 kr | 28100 kr |
45-54 | 99% | 26900 kr | 28400 kr |
55-64 | 99% | 27600 kr | 29200 kr |
65-68 | 104% | 27000 kr | 28400 kr |
Snitt | 101% | 24900 kr | 27200 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 97% | 23400 kr | 25900 kr |
25-34 | 99% | 25300 kr | 27400 kr |
35-44 | 98% | 26500 kr | 28200 kr |
45-54 | 96% | 26200 kr | 27900 kr |
55-64 | 106% | 25200 kr | 25800 kr |
Snitt | 98% | 24900 kr | 26900 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 97% | 23400 kr | 25900 kr |
25-34 | 99% | 25300 kr | 27400 kr |
35-44 | 98% | 26500 kr | 28200 kr |
45-54 | 96% | 26200 kr | 27900 kr |
55-64 | 106% | 25200 kr | 25800 kr |
Snitt | 98% | 24900 kr | 26900 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 97% | 22500 kr | 25000 kr |
25-34 | 98% | 25500 kr | 26900 kr |
35-44 | 96% | 26000 kr | 27100 kr |
45-54 | 96% | 25900 kr | 26800 kr |
55-64 | 106% | 26700 kr | 27400 kr |
65-68 | 25600 kr | 26000 kr | |
Snitt | 98% | 24800 kr | 26300 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 102% | 22300 kr | 25300 kr |
25-34 | 99% | 24900 kr | 25600 kr |
35-44 | 98% | 25600 kr | 26000 kr |
45-54 | 98% | 26200 kr | 26600 kr |
55-64 | 100% | 27000 kr | 27400 kr |
65-68 | 100% | 26900 kr | 27500 kr |
Snitt | 100% | 26100 kr | 26600 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 101% | 25100 kr | 25100 kr |
25-34 | 90% | 26000 kr | 26600 kr |
35-44 | 93% | 27800 kr | 28300 kr |
45-54 | 96% | 28400 kr | 29100 kr |
55-64 | 97% | 29200 kr | 29800 kr |
65-68 | 94% | 27100 kr | 28200 kr |
Snitt | 96% | 28300 kr | 28900 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 103% | 22900 kr | 25200 kr |
25-34 | 100% | 25000 kr | 25400 kr |
35-44 | 100% | 25500 kr | 25800 kr |
45-54 | 100% | 26200 kr | 26400 kr |
55-64 | 102% | 26900 kr | 27200 kr |
65-68 | 101% | 26800 kr | 27200 kr |
Snitt | 102% | 26100 kr | 26500 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 100% | 21500 kr | 25400 kr |
25-34 | 99% | 24500 kr | 26600 kr |
35-44 | 97% | 25900 kr | 27200 kr |
45-54 | 99% | 26700 kr | 28000 kr |
55-64 | 99% | 27500 kr | 28800 kr |
65-68 | 104% | 27300 kr | 29500 kr |
Snitt | 101% | 25600 kr | 27500 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 97% | 22500 kr | 25000 kr |
25-34 | 99% | 25600 kr | 27200 kr |
35-44 | 98% | 26100 kr | 27600 kr |
45-54 | 96% | 25700 kr | 26900 kr |
55-64 | 106% | 26300 kr | 27300 kr |
Snitt | 98% | 24400 kr | 26200 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 97% | 22500 kr | 25000 kr |
25-34 | 99% | 25600 kr | 27200 kr |
35-44 | 98% | 26100 kr | 27600 kr |
45-54 | 96% | 25700 kr | 26900 kr |
55-64 | 106% | 26300 kr | 27300 kr |
Snitt | 98% | 24400 kr | 26200 kr |
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 Serving assistant has the SSYK code 9412, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.
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