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Professional military salary
26 000 - 33 700 kr / month
Women earn 95% of what men do.
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Salary progression Professional military
Military Professional Salary and Working Conditions
Working as a military professional means being part of a professional corps with great significance for the country's security. The average salary for a military professional is 28 400 SEK per month, showing an increase from the previous 26 800 SEK. Men in the profession earn slightly more, with an average salary of 28 600 SEK, while women earn 27 100 SEK, which corresponds to 95% of men's salary. As an hourly military professional, the hourly wage is 171 SEK, based on 166 working hours per month.
What Does It Mean to Work as a Military Professional?
A military professional has a variety of tasks and roles, from participating in national and international missions to handling security issues and training. The work requires both physical and mental strength, discipline, and the ability to work in a team. Military professionals can be stationed both within and outside the country's borders, which may involve travel and work under varying conditions.
Education and Requirements
To become a military professional, it is usually required to undergo basic military training (BMT) and then specialized training depending on the role one will have in the defense forces. The training is often paid, which is a benefit that can attract many. Continuous further training is also common to develop within one's role.
Working Conditions and Benefits
The working conditions for a military professional can vary depending on the position and location. Many positions, however, offer good benefits, such as paid training and opportunities for career development. There are also opportunities for international assignments and exchanges, which can provide valuable experiences and skills.
Salary Range in the Profession
There is a wide salary range within the profession. The highest salary for a military professional is 33700 SEK, belonging to a man in the public sector with a post-secondary education of three years or more. The highest female salary is 32200 SEK. On the other end of the spectrum, we find the lowest salary for a man at 26000 SEK and for a woman at 26 800 SEK, where both work as private sector employees.
Future Prospects and Challenges
The profession of a military professional offers stability and good career opportunities as the defense sector modernizes and evolves. However, there are challenges, such as adapting to new technologies and changing security landscapes. For those interested in contributing to the country's security and are prepared to work under varying and sometimes demanding conditions, the profession of a military professional can be very rewarding.
Salary distributed by age and sector
| Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 | 98% | 24100 kr | 26900 kr |
| 25-34 | 96% | 25500 kr | 30500 kr |
| 35-44 | 28000 kr | 33300 kr | |
| Snitt | 95% | 24800 kr | 28400 kr |
| Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 | 98% | 24100 kr | 26900 kr |
| 25-34 | 96% | 25500 kr | 30500 kr |
| 35-44 | 92% | 28000 kr | 33300 kr |
| 45-54 | 86% | 31600 kr | 36200 kr |
| 55-64 | 89% | 36400 kr | 39800 kr |
| Snitt | 95% | 24800 kr | 28400 kr |
| Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 | 98% | 24100 kr | 26900 kr |
| 25-34 | 96% | 25500 kr | 30500 kr |
| 35-44 | 92% | 28000 kr | 33300 kr |
| 45-54 | 86% | 31600 kr | 36200 kr |
| 55-64 | 89% | 36400 kr | 39800 kr |
| Snitt | 95% | 24800 kr | 28400 kr |
| Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 | 98% | 24100 kr | 27100 kr |
| 25-34 | 96% | 25500 kr | 30600 kr |
| 35-44 | 28000 kr | 33600 kr | |
| Snitt | 95% | 24900 kr | 28600 kr |
| Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 | 98% | 24100 kr | 27100 kr |
| 25-34 | 96% | 25500 kr | 30600 kr |
| 35-44 | 92% | 28000 kr | 33600 kr |
| 45-54 | 86% | 32200 kr | 37000 kr |
| 55-64 | 89% | 36500 kr | 40400 kr |
| Snitt | 95% | 24900 kr | 28600 kr |
| Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 | 98% | 24100 kr | 27100 kr |
| 25-34 | 96% | 25500 kr | 30600 kr |
| 35-44 | 92% | 28000 kr | 33600 kr |
| 45-54 | 86% | 32200 kr | 37000 kr |
| 55-64 | 89% | 36500 kr | 40400 kr |
| Snitt | 95% | 24900 kr | 28600 kr |
| Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 | 98% | 24100 kr | 26600 kr |
| 25-34 | 96% | 25900 kr | 29500 kr |
| Snitt | 95% | 24500 kr | 27100 kr |
| Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 | 98% | 24100 kr | 26600 kr |
| 25-34 | 96% | 25900 kr | 29500 kr |
| 35-44 | 92% | 27600 kr | 30900 kr |
| 45-54 | 86% | 28200 kr | 31700 kr |
| 55-64 | 89% | 35900 kr | 36000 kr |
| Snitt | 95% | 24500 kr | 27100 kr |
| Age | Base salary | Monthly salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 | 98% | 24100 kr | 26600 kr |
| 25-34 | 96% | 25900 kr | 29500 kr |
| 35-44 | 92% | 27600 kr | 30900 kr |
| 45-54 | 86% | 28200 kr | 31700 kr |
| 55-64 | 89% | 35900 kr | 36000 kr |
| Snitt | 95% | 24500 kr | 27100 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 Professional military has the SSYK code 310, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.
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