How much does a Subtitles make

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Subtitles salary

33 500 kr

Translators, interpreters and linguists etc.

What will be the salary after tax?

27 400 - 45 600 kr / month

Women earn 106% of what men do.

Kultur, media, design

Salary progression Subtitles

20142014201520152016201620172017201820182019201920202020202120212022202220232023
Average salary 33 500 kr
Males 32 000 kr
Females 34 000 kr
Profession Subtitles and its salary
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Salary and Working Conditions for Subtitlers

Working as a subtitler involves translating speech and text in movies, TV shows, and other media into subtitles. It is a job that requires language skills as well as a sense of context and culture. The average salary for a subtitler is 33 500 SEK per month. Men earn an average of 32 000 SEK, while women earn slightly less, 34 000 SEK, which means that women earn 106% of what men do in this profession.

Salary Development

The average salary for subtitlers has increased from 34 700 SEK to 33 500 SEK since last year. The highest salary for a subtitler is 44700 SEK, belonging to a man working in the public sector with a doctoral degree. For women in the same profession, the highest salary is 44200 SEK. The lowest salary for a subtitler is 30600 SEK, belonging to a woman working in the state sector with a three-year high school education. For men, the lowest salary is 31500 SEK.

Education and Skills

To become a subtitler, it is common to have a university education in language, translation, or linguistics. Work experience or specialized courses can also be advantageous. In some cases, employers may offer paid training or further education to enhance the skills of their employees.

Working Conditions

The tasks of a subtitler include translating dialogue as well as cultural and linguistic references in a way that is understandable to the target audience. It is also important to stay updated on the technical tools and software used in the industry. Flexibility and accuracy are crucial to succeed in the profession.

Job Opportunities

According to the Employment Service, there is limited data to assess the job market for subtitlers. The profession is part of the broader group of translators, interpreters, and linguists, making it difficult to accurately assess job opportunities specifically for subtitlers. However, the need for translators and linguists in general is known to be stable.

Benefits

The benefits within the profession may vary depending on the employer and sector. It is not uncommon for employers in this industry to offer paid training and sometimes even technical equipment such as computers and software to facilitate work.

Considerations

If you are interested in becoming a subtitler, it is important to have a passion for language and translation. You should also be prepared to work under strict deadlines and have good organizational skills. Being flexible and able to adapt to different types of text and contexts is also a great advantage.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Subtitles is 45600 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Privately employed workers with a postgraduate education. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 45200 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Subtitles is 27400 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Multiple sectors. The lowest salary for a woman in this profession is 31400 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
25-34 29500 kr 29700 kr
35-44 33000 kr 33300 kr
45-54 33600 kr 33900 kr
55-64 36000 kr 36200 kr
Snitt 106% 33200 kr 33500 kr
* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.
Salary per sector
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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 Subtitles has the SSYK code 2643, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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