Chimney mason salary

37 300 kr

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37 100 - 37 300 kr / month

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Salary progression Chimney mason

Average salary 37 300 kr

Males 37 200 kr

Females 0 kr

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Chimney Sweeps: An Insight into the Profession and Salary Levels

Working as a chimney sweep often involves being at great heights and working on building, repairing, and maintaining chimneys. It is a physically demanding profession that requires both skill and precision to ensure that the chimneys are safe and functioning correctly. Chimney sweeps are part of the broader professional group "Masons, and other related tasks may include other masonry-related tasks.

Salary for a Chimney Sweep

What does a chimney sweep actually earn? The average salary for the profession is 37 300 kronor per month. Men earn an average of 37 200 kronor, while specific information about women's salaries is currently unavailable. For hourly chimney sweeps, the average salary is 224 kronor per hour, based on 166 working hours per month. This represents an increase in the average salary from the previous 36 200 kronor.

Working Conditions and Job Duties

Being a chimney sweep means working outdoors, often in varying weather conditions. The work may involve both new construction and renovation of chimneys on different types of buildings. It requires good physical condition and the ability to work at great heights. In addition to technical skills, an understanding of safety regulations is also required.

Typical job duties include:

Building and repairing chimneys
Maintenance of existing chimneys
Inspecting and ensuring the safety of chimneys

Education and Requirements

To become a chimney sweep, a vocational education in construction and civil engineering, with a focus on masonry, is usually required. Many start their careers as apprentices under an experienced mason to gain practical experience. It is also important to have an understanding of building standards and safety regulations.

Future Outlook and Job Market

According to forecasts from the Swedish Public Employment Service, the opportunities for work as a mason and tile setter, including chimney sweeps, are nationally significant. Over a five-year period, demand is expected to remain unchanged, but there is a shortage of qualified workers in the recruitment situation.

Challenges and Competition

The profession of chimney sweep can be competitive, but there is also a shortage of qualified workers. This means that those with the right education and experience have good opportunities to find work. Challenges in the profession include working under tight schedules and sometimes in hazardous environments.

Benefits and Working Conditions

Benefits for chimney sweeps may vary depending on the employer and employment agreement. Common benefits may include paid training and protective equipment. In some cases, there may also be opportunities for flexible working hours, depending on the nature of the project and the employer's policy.

In conclusion, if you are considering a career as a chimney sweep, it is a profession with good prospects and opportunities. With the right education and experience, you can expect a stable income and challenging tasks in a dynamic work environment.

Salary distributed by age and sector

Age	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34	37800 kr	38100 kr
35-44	36400 kr	36600 kr
45-54	36900 kr	37200 kr
55-64	38000 kr	38300 kr
Snitt	37100 kr	37300 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
Snitt		34700 kr	34700 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
Snitt		34700 kr	34700 kr

Age	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34	37800 kr	38100 kr
35-44	36400 kr	36600 kr
45-54	36900 kr	37200 kr
55-64	38000 kr	38300 kr
Snitt	37100 kr	37300 kr

Age	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34	37800 kr	38100 kr
35-44	36400 kr	36600 kr
45-54	36900 kr	37200 kr
55-64	38000 kr	38300 kr
Snitt	37100 kr	37300 kr

Age	Base salary	Monthly salary
35-44	36200 kr	36300 kr
45-54	36900 kr	37200 kr
55-64	38000 kr	38300 kr
Snitt	37000 kr	37200 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
Snitt		34900 kr	34900 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
Snitt		34900 kr	34900 kr

Age	Base salary	Monthly salary
35-44	36200 kr	36300 kr
45-54	36900 kr	37200 kr
55-64	38000 kr	38300 kr
Snitt	37000 kr	37200 kr

Age	Base salary	Monthly salary
35-44	36200 kr	36300 kr
45-54	36900 kr	37200 kr
55-64	38000 kr	38300 kr
Snitt	37000 kr	37200 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 Chimney mason has the SSYK code 7112, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

How much does a Chimney mason make