Seamstress, ready-made salary

29 600 kr

Other machine operators, textile, leather and leather industry

What will be the salary after tax?

28 400 - 31 400 kr / month

Women earn 94% of what men do.

Industriell tillverkning

Salary progression Seamstress, ready-made

Average salary 29 600 kr

Males 30 500 kr

Females 28 700 kr

Profession Seamstress, ready-made and its salary

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Working as a Tailor in Garment Manufacturing

Working as a tailor in garment manufacturing involves sewing, repairing, and altering clothes and other textile products. The work can range from sewing clothes from scratch to making adjustments and repairs to existing garments. The garment manufacturing industry is part of the industrial manufacturing sector and also includes work with leather and suede products.

Salary and Gender Pay Gap

A tailor in garment manufacturing has an average monthly salary of 29 600 kronor. Men in the profession earn an average of 30 500 kronor, while women earn 28 700 kronor, which means that women earn approximately 94 percent of what men do in this occupational group. The highest salary for a man in the profession is 31,400 kronor, while the highest salary for a woman is 32,200 kronor. The lowest salary among women is 28,400 kronor and for men, it is 29,900 kronor.

Hourly Wage and Development

For those working on an hourly basis, the average hourly wage is 178 kronor, based on 166 working hours per month. The salary for tailors in garment manufacturing has increased from 27 700 to 29 600 kronor since the last measurement, showing a positive trend in salary levels.

Education and Qualifications

To work as a tailor in garment manufacturing, a high school education focused on textiles and fashion, or equivalent vocational training, is often required. Some employers may also value practical experience highly, especially in specialized areas such as leatherworking. The highest salary in the profession, belonging to a man with a regional position, is possible with a high school education of up to two years.

Working Conditions and Benefits

The work environment for a tailor in garment manufacturing can vary depending on whether one works in a small atelier, a larger textile factory, or a designer studio. In some cases, there may be opportunities for flexible working hours or remote work, depending on the employer's policy. Benefits such as paid training or other employment perks may exist but are not standard across all parts of the industry.

Future Outlook and Competition

Forecasts from the Employment Service do not provide a specific assessment of the job market outlook for tailors in garment manufacturing due to limited data. The profession is part of the broader occupational group of machine operators in the textile, leather, and suede industry. This may mean that competition is high, and professionals need to be flexible and adaptable to meet various job assignments.

Considerations for Future Tailors

For those considering a career as a tailor in garment manufacturing, it is important to have an interest in fashion and textiles, as well as a keen eye for detail and precision. The profession can be physically demanding, especially when working with heavy materials or machinery. Constantly developing skills and staying updated on the latest sewing techniques can be crucial for success and employability in the field.

Who has the highest salary?

The highest salary for a Seamstress, ready-made is 31400 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Regional sector with a upper secondary education, maximum 2 years. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 29400 kr.

Who has the lowest salary?

The lowest salary for a Seamstress, ready-made is 28400 kr. This salary belongs to a woman also working in the Privately employed officials. The lowest salary for a man in this profession is 29900 kr.

Salary distributed by age and sector

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24		24600 kr	26800 kr
25-34	93%	27000 kr	29100 kr
35-44	93%	27500 kr	29100 kr
45-54	93%	28300 kr	30300 kr
55-64	92%	29000 kr	30500 kr
Snitt	94%	27800 kr	29600 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24		24600 kr	26800 kr
25-34	93%	27000 kr	29100 kr
35-44	93%	27500 kr	29100 kr
45-54	93%	28300 kr	30300 kr
55-64	92%	29000 kr	30500 kr
Snitt	94%	27800 kr	29600 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24		24600 kr	26800 kr
25-34	93%	27000 kr	29100 kr
35-44	93%	27500 kr	29100 kr
45-54	93%	28300 kr	30300 kr
55-64	92%	29000 kr	30500 kr
Snitt	94%	27800 kr	29600 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24		24500 kr	26600 kr
25-34	93%	27300 kr	29900 kr
35-44	93%	27600 kr	30200 kr
45-54	93%	28900 kr	31500 kr
55-64	92%	29800 kr	32100 kr
Snitt	94%	28000 kr	30500 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24		24500 kr	26600 kr
25-34	93%	27300 kr	29900 kr
35-44	93%	27600 kr	30200 kr
45-54	93%	28900 kr	31500 kr
55-64	92%	29800 kr	32100 kr
Snitt	94%	28000 kr	30500 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
18-24		24500 kr	26600 kr
25-34	93%	27300 kr	29900 kr
35-44	93%	27600 kr	30200 kr
45-54	93%	28900 kr	31500 kr
55-64	92%	29800 kr	32100 kr
Snitt	94%	28000 kr	30500 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34	93%	26400 kr	27800 kr
35-44	93%	27400 kr	28000 kr
45-54	93%	27700 kr	29200 kr
55-64	92%	28600 kr	29500 kr
Snitt	94%	27600 kr	28700 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34	93%	26400 kr	27800 kr
35-44	93%	27400 kr	28000 kr
45-54	93%	27700 kr	29200 kr
55-64	92%	28600 kr	29500 kr
Snitt	94%	27600 kr	28700 kr

Age	Women's salary as a percentage of men's	Base salary	Monthly salary
25-34	93%	26400 kr	27800 kr
35-44	93%	27400 kr	28000 kr
45-54	93%	27700 kr	29200 kr
55-64	92%	28600 kr	29500 kr
Snitt	94%	27600 kr	28700 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 Seamstress, ready-made has the SSYK code 8159, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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