How much does a Carers, the disabled make

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Carers, the disabled salary

31 400 kr

Caregivers, residential support

What will be the salary after tax?

28 900 - 37 300 kr / month

Women earn 101% of what men do.

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Salary progression Carers, the disabled

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Average salary 31 400 kr
Males 31 100 kr
Females 31 600 kr
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Working as a Caregiver and Support Worker

Working as a caregiver and support worker involves supporting individuals with disabilities in their daily lives. This may include assistance with personal care tasks, social support, and facilitating the individual to live as independently as possible. The tasks vary depending on the specific needs of the individual and the workplace where one is employed.

Salary for Caregivers, Disabled

The average salary for a caregiver working with disabled individuals is 31 400 SEK per month. It is worth noting that female caregivers earn an average of 31 600 SEK, which is 101% of what their male colleagues earn, who earn an average of 31 100 SEK. For those who are hourly employees, this corresponds to an hourly wage of approximately 189 SEK, based on 166 working hours per month. This represents an increase from the previous years' average salary of 30 500 SEK.

Highest and Lowest Salaries

The highest salary in this profession is 37,300 SEK, held by a male in the municipal sector with a post-secondary education of less than three years. The highest salary for a female in the profession is 35,900 SEK. On the other hand, the lowest salary for both men and women is 28,900 SEK, where they work as privately employed.

Future Outlook and Job Market

The profession of caregivers and support workers has great opportunities in the job market according to the Swedish Public Employment Service. Despite recruitment difficulties, often due to part-time work in the field, the demand for caregivers and support workers is expected to remain unchanged in the next five years. This provides good prospects for those who want to start or continue their career in this area.

Education and Qualifications

Usually, to work as a caregiver or support worker, a high school education with a focus on care and social services is required. Many employers also value experience in the field and personal suitability. Further education and courses can increase the chances of employment and higher salaries in the profession.

Working Conditions

Working conditions for caregivers and support workers can vary depending on the workplace. Typically, the work involves shift work, which may include evenings, nights, and weekends. It is a physically and emotionally demanding job, but it also provides a lot in terms of social interaction and meaning.

Benefits and Working Conditions

In this profession, benefits such as paid training may be available, providing opportunities for career development and further education. Some workplaces may also offer other benefits, depending on the employer and sector.

Considerations

For those considering a career as a caregiver or support worker, it is important to be aware of the emotional and physical demands of the job. It is a profession that requires a lot of empathy, patience, and the ability to handle stressful situations. But for those who enjoy helping others, it can be a very rewarding and fulfilling career.

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Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Carers, the disabled is 37300 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Municipal sector with a post-secondary education, less than 3 years. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 35900 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Carers, the disabled is 28900 kr. Both men and women in this profession have the same lowest salary and work in the Privately employed workers.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
18-24 99% 23600 kr 27800 kr
25-34 99% 26700 kr 30300 kr
35-44 100% 28400 kr 31600 kr
45-54 101% 29300 kr 32600 kr
55-64 102% 29700 kr 33000 kr
65-68 104% 29500 kr 33100 kr
Snitt 101% 28000 kr 31400 kr
* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.
Salary per sector
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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 Carers, the disabled has the SSYK code 5342, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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