Laundry assistant salary

What Does it Mean to Work as a Laundry Attendant?

Working as a laundry attendant involves being part of the industrial laundry process. Laundry attendants often work with machines used for bleaching, dyeing, and washing textiles. Tasks may vary but typically include sorting laundry, monitoring machines, and ensuring the laundry process runs smoothly. Other duties may involve folding and packaging laundered products. The job can be physically demanding and often involves working in a humid and warm environment.

Salary for Laundry Attendants

The average salary for a laundry attendant is 26 500 SEK per month. There is a certain wage gap between men and women in this profession. Men earn an average of 26 400 SEK while women earn 26 600 SEK, meaning that women earn 101% of what men do. It is also worth noting that the average salary has increased from 26 600 SEK to 26 500 SEK since the last measurement.

The highest salary for a laundry attendant is 28500 SEK. This salary belongs to a man working as a private employee with a 3-year high school education. The highest salary for a woman in the same profession is 27500 SEK. and the lowest salary for a laundry attendant is 23300 SEK. This salary belongs to a man working in the municipal sector with a pre-high school education shorter than 9 years. The lowest salary for a woman in the same profession is 24200 SEK.

Education and Requirements

Usually, no formal education is required to work as a laundry attendant. Many employers offer on-the-job training to ensure that employees have the necessary skills. However, having a high school education can be an advantage, especially for career advancement or higher pay.

Job Opportunities and Recruitment

Due to limited data, the Public Employment Service has not assessed the job opportunities and recruitment situation for laundry attendants. This means that it may be difficult to predict exactly how easy or difficult it is to find a job in this profession. Generally, there may be good opportunities for employment in the field, especially in areas with many industrial laundries.

According to the data we have received from the Public Employment Service, the profession of laundry attendant is included in the occupational group of machine operators in bleaching, dyeing, and washing. This means that job opportunities may vary depending on the region and the type of laundry activities available.

Benefits and Working Environment

Benefits in the profession may vary depending on the employer. Some employers offer paid training for employees to develop within the company. Other benefits may include subsidized lunch or work clothes. It is important to investigate the specific benefits offered by the employer you are interested in.

The working environment for laundry attendants can be challenging. It is common to work in warm and humid environments, and the work can be physically demanding. Therefore, it is important to have good physical condition and be aware of ergonomic work practices to minimize the risk of injuries.