How much does a Stenographer make

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Stenographer salary

34 300 kr

Other office assistants and secretaries

What will be the salary after tax?

24 200 - 56 700 kr / month

Women earn 99% of what men do.

Administration, ekonomi

Salary progression Stenographer

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Average salary 34 300 kr
Males 34 600 kr
Females 34 200 kr
Profession Stenographer and its salary
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Salary and Working Conditions for Stenographers

The profession of stenography, which falls under the category of "Other Office Support Workers", has an average salary of 34 300 kronor per month. Men in the profession earn an average of 34 600 kronor while women earn 34 200 kronor, meaning that women earn approximately 99% of what men do. The average salary has increased by 33 000 kronor since the last measurement.

Tasks for Stenographers

A stenographer's main task is to accurately and quickly transcribe spoken text, often in real-time during meetings, conferences, or court proceedings. Tasks may also include transcribing recorded conversations and preparing and editing documents. Accuracy and speed are crucial skills in the profession, often requiring a good understanding of legal or technical terms depending on the work environment.

Education and Requirements

Typically, working as a stenographer requires a high school education with a focus on administration or equivalent. Some employers may also require post-secondary studies in a relevant field or specific courses in stenography and transcription. Experience in similar tasks and good computer skills are often advantageous. It is also important to have good language skills and the ability to work under time pressure.

Labor Market and Outlook

According to the Employment Service, the opportunities for work as an office assistant and secretary are moderate at the national level. The recruitment situation is characterized by balance, but demand for these professions is expected to slightly decrease over a five-year period. This means that there may be competition for jobs in the future, making relevant education and experience even more important.

Salary Range and Benefits

The salary range within the stenography profession is quite broad. The highest salary for a stenographer is 49600 kronor, belonging to a woman in the public sector with a doctoral degree. The highest salary for a man is 48800 kronor. On the other hand, the lowest salary for a stenographer is 25500 kronor, belonging to a man in the state sector with less than 9 years of pre-secondary education. Lower salaries for women in the same profession start at 26200 kronor.

Benefits may vary depending on the employer. In some public and larger private organizations, benefits such as paid training, a company phone, and flexible working hours may be offered. These benefits can be significant for the employee and contribute to a more attractive workplace.

Working as a stenographer can be both challenging and rewarding. It requires a combination of technical skills, language proficiency, and precision. If you are interested in this profession, it is important to stay updated with relevant education and experience to stand out in the competition.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Stenographer is 56700 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Public sector with a postgraduate education. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 50600 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Stenographer is 24200 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Government sector. The lowest salary for a woman in this profession is 26100 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
18-24 102% 26200 kr 26800 kr
25-34 99% 31500 kr 31900 kr
35-44 95% 34800 kr 35100 kr
45-54 94% 36500 kr 36800 kr
55-64 102% 34400 kr 34700 kr
65-68 86% 34200 kr 34400 kr
Snitt 99% 33900 kr 34300 kr
* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.
Salary per sector
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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 Stenographer has the SSYK code 4119, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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