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- University lecturer
University lecturer salary
29 900 - 45 700 kr / month
Women earn 98% of what men do.
Pedagogiskt arbete
Salary progression University lecturer
Occupational Profile: University Lecturer
University lecturers play a critical role in the academic world, primarily engaged in teaching at colleges and universities. They are responsible for imparting knowledge to students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, developing course materials, and often conducting their own research. Their duties also include supervising students, conducting examinations, and contributing to the administrative tasks of the institution.
Salary for University Lecturers
The average salary for a university lecturer is 40 200 SEK per month. Gender pay disparities exist where men earn an average of 40 600 SEK, while women earn 39 900 SEK, representing 98% of men's salaries. This reflects a salary change from the previous year when the average salary was 39 500 SEK.
Education and Qualifications
To qualify as a university lecturer, a minimum of a master's degree is usually required, but increasingly a doctoral degree is seen as desirable or even necessary, depending on the institution and subject area. Strong pedagogical skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and experience in academic work and research are crucial to succeed in the role.
Requirements and Job Market
The job market for university lecturers is relatively stable, with positions available nationwide, especially in cities with larger universities and colleges. However, competition for positions can be high, especially in popular or specialized subject areas. Having a specialization or additional competencies can be an advantage when applying for these positions.
Considerations
For those considering a career as a university lecturer, it is important to be aware that the work often involves irregular hours and periods of intense work, especially during exam periods. The ability to balance teaching, research, and administrative tasks is crucial. Additionally, the job may require staying updated on the latest research and developments in the field.
Benefits
Many educational institutions offer benefits that contribute to professional development, such as paid further education and conference trips. Other benefits may include flexible working hours and the opportunity for partial remote work, which can be attractive to many employees.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
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18-24 | 27500 kr | 27600 kr | |
25-34 | 96% | 34900 kr | 35000 kr |
35-44 | 97% | 40300 kr | 40300 kr |
45-54 | 97% | 43800 kr | 43800 kr |
55-64 | 97% | 44900 kr | 44900 kr |
65-68 | 96% | 44900 kr | 45000 kr |
Snitt | 98% | 40100 kr | 40200 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
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18-24 | 100% | 29900 kr | 29900 kr |
25-34 | 95% | 35200 kr | 35200 kr |
35-44 | 96% | 40100 kr | 40100 kr |
45-54 | 97% | 43600 kr | 43600 kr |
55-64 | 98% | 45200 kr | 45300 kr |
65-68 | 97% | 45600 kr | 45600 kr |
Snitt | 97% | 40100 kr | 40100 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 100% | 29900 kr | 29900 kr |
25-34 | 95% | 35200 kr | 35200 kr |
35-44 | 96% | 40100 kr | 40100 kr |
45-54 | 97% | 43600 kr | 43600 kr |
55-64 | 98% | 45200 kr | 45300 kr |
65-68 | 97% | 45600 kr | 45600 kr |
Snitt | 97% | 40100 kr | 40100 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 26600 kr | 26700 kr | |
25-34 | 31800 kr | 31900 kr | |
45-54 | 44500 kr | 44600 kr | |
55-64 | 43800 kr | 44000 kr | |
Snitt | 108% | 40500 kr | 40600 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 26600 kr | 26700 kr | |
25-34 | 31800 kr | 31900 kr | |
45-54 | 44500 kr | 44600 kr | |
55-64 | 43800 kr | 44000 kr | |
Snitt | 108% | 40500 kr | 40600 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 26500 kr | 26500 kr | |
25-34 | 96% | 35700 kr | 35700 kr |
35-44 | 97% | 40900 kr | 41000 kr |
45-54 | 97% | 44500 kr | 44600 kr |
55-64 | 97% | 45800 kr | 45900 kr |
65-68 | 96% | 46100 kr | 46100 kr |
Snitt | 98% | 40500 kr | 40600 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 100% | 30000 kr | 30000 kr |
25-34 | 95% | 36100 kr | 36200 kr |
35-44 | 96% | 40800 kr | 40900 kr |
45-54 | 97% | 44300 kr | 44400 kr |
55-64 | 98% | 45800 kr | 45800 kr |
65-68 | 97% | 46300 kr | 46300 kr |
Snitt | 97% | 40800 kr | 40800 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 100% | 30000 kr | 30000 kr |
25-34 | 95% | 36100 kr | 36200 kr |
35-44 | 96% | 40800 kr | 40900 kr |
45-54 | 97% | 44300 kr | 44400 kr |
55-64 | 98% | 45800 kr | 45800 kr |
65-68 | 97% | 46300 kr | 46300 kr |
Snitt | 97% | 40800 kr | 40800 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 25800 kr | 25800 kr | |
Snitt | 108% | 38600 kr | 38700 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 25800 kr | 25800 kr | |
Snitt | 108% | 38600 kr | 38700 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
25-34 | 96% | 34200 kr | 34200 kr |
35-44 | 97% | 39700 kr | 39700 kr |
45-54 | 97% | 43300 kr | 43300 kr |
55-64 | 97% | 44200 kr | 44300 kr |
65-68 | 96% | 44200 kr | 44200 kr |
Snitt | 98% | 39800 kr | 39900 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 100% | 29900 kr | 29900 kr |
25-34 | 95% | 34300 kr | 34300 kr |
35-44 | 96% | 39400 kr | 39400 kr |
45-54 | 97% | 43100 kr | 43100 kr |
55-64 | 98% | 44700 kr | 44800 kr |
65-68 | 97% | 44900 kr | 44900 kr |
Snitt | 97% | 39400 kr | 39500 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
18-24 | 100% | 29900 kr | 29900 kr |
25-34 | 95% | 34300 kr | 34300 kr |
35-44 | 96% | 39400 kr | 39400 kr |
45-54 | 97% | 43100 kr | 43100 kr |
55-64 | 98% | 44700 kr | 44800 kr |
65-68 | 97% | 44900 kr | 44900 kr |
Snitt | 97% | 39400 kr | 39500 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
Snitt | 108% | 41600 kr | 41700 kr |
Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
---|---|---|---|
Snitt | 108% | 41600 kr | 41700 kr |
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 University lecturer has the SSYK code 2319, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.
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