Cutters, shoes salary

Salary and Working Conditions for Shoe Cutters

As a shoe cutter, you work in the textile, leather, and footwear industry, cutting parts for shoes according to specifications and patterns. The profession requires precision and accuracy, and typically involves working with both manual and mechanical tools.

Salary Statistics for Shoe Cutters

The average salary for a shoe cutter is 29 600 SEK per month. The salary has increased from 27 700 SEK since the previous measurement. Men in the profession earn slightly more, with an average salary of 30 500 SEK, while women earn 28 700 SEK, meaning that women earn 94% of what men do. The highest salary in the profession is 28900 SEK for a man in the Regional sector with a high school education of up to two years. On the women's side, the highest salary is 29 600 SEK. The lowest salary for women is 28 700 SEK, while the lowest salary for men is 28200 SEK.

Education and Requirements

To become a shoe cutter, a high school education in textile or leather technology is usually required. Some employers may also offer internal training and paid further education. To succeed in the profession, one should have a keen eye for detail and an understanding of different materials and their properties.

Labor Market and Prospects

According to the Employment Service, the prognosis and job prospects for shoe cutters are difficult to assess due to limited data. The profession is part of a broader occupational group where a general assessment is not possible. Nevertheless, there may be opportunities within specific niches of textile and footwear production.

Work Environment and Benefits

The work environment for a shoe cutter can vary depending on the workplace. Typically, work is done in workshops or factories with specific areas for cutting and assembly. Benefits such as paid training may be available, but this varies among different employers.