How much does a Cutter, welding make

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Cutter, welding salary

34 000 kr

Welders and gas cutters

What will be the salary after tax?

30 800 - 36 500 kr / month

Women earn 91% of what men do.

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Salary progression Cutter, welding

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Average salary 34 000 kr
Males 34 200 kr
Females 31 200 kr
Profession Cutter, welding and its salary
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Work and Salary for Cutter, Welder

As a cutter and welder, you work in industrial manufacturing, joining and processing metal components. This profession requires precision, technical skills, and a good understanding of various welding methods and techniques. It is a physical job often performed in workshops or factories, where the work environment can be noisy and sometimes hazardous.

What does a Cutter, Welder earn?

The average salary for a cutter, welder is 34 000 SEK per month. This is an increase from previous measurements when the average salary was 32 600 SEK. For men, the average salary is slightly higher at 34 200 SEK, while women earn an average of 31 200 SEK, which is equivalent to 91% of men's salary. The hourly wage for a temporary cutter, welder is on average 204 SEK, based on an average working month of 166 hours.

Salary Range and Variations

Salaries can vary depending on experience, education, and type of employment. The highest salary for a man in this profession is 36500 SEK, achieved by a privately employed executive with a post-secondary education shorter than three years. On the other hand, the highest salary for a woman in the profession has been recorded as 31 200 SEK. Conversely, the lowest salary for a woman in the profession is 30800 SEK, and for a man, it is 31500 SEK.

Education and Qualifications

To work as a cutter, welder, a secondary education in technology or industry, with a focus on welding, is often required. Many employers prefer you to have a formal welding education where you have learned various welding methods and safety regulations. It is also common for companies to offer internal training to further develop employees' skills.

Future Prospects and Job Market

The Swedish Public Employment Service's forecasts show that the opportunities for employment as a welder and gas cutter are significant nationally. Over a five-year period, demand is expected to remain unchanged, providing stability for professionals. However, the recruitment situation is characterized by some difficulties, which may be due to a lack of qualified applicants while unemployment in the profession is high.

Working Conditions and Benefits

The work environment for a cutter, welder can be demanding with high noise levels and sometimes high temperatures. Therefore, good safety procedures and proper protective equipment are important. Benefits may include paid training to facilitate career development within the profession. However, benefits such as remote work or a company-paid mobile phone are less common, given the nature of the job.

Challenges and Competition

As a cutter, welder, one must be prepared to handle physically demanding working conditions and sometimes repetitive tasks. Competition for jobs can vary depending on geographical location and specific qualifications, but generally, it is a good job market for those with the right education and experience.

  • Average Salary: 34 000 SEK
  • Highest Salary (male): 36500 SEK
  • Lowest Salary (female): 30800 SEK
  • Hourly Wage: 204 SEK
  • Job Opportunities: Significant

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Cutter, welding is 36500 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Privately employed officials with a post-secondary education, less than 3 years. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 31200 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Cutter, welding is 30800 kr. This salary belongs to a woman also working in the Multiple sectors. The lowest salary for a man in this profession is 31500 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
18-24 29700 kr 30900 kr
25-34 32300 kr 33300 kr
35-44 33400 kr 34400 kr
45-54 34100 kr 35300 kr
55-64 33900 kr 34900 kr
Snitt 91% 32900 kr 34000 kr
* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.
Salary per sector
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All levels of educationAll levels of educationPre-secondary educat...Pre-secondary education, 9 yearsUpper secondary edu...Upper secondary education, maximum 2 yearsHigh school education...High school education, 3 yearsPost-secondary educat...Post-secondary education, less than 3 years3600036000270002700018000180009000900000
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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 Cutter, welding has the SSYK code 7212, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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