Every year, Statistics Sweden (SCB) updates the median salary in Sweden, i.e. the middle salary in a group of salaries sorted in order from the lowest to the highest. As of June 17, 2025, the median salary has increased to SEK 37,100 (previously SEK 35,600).
To obtain a work permit in Sweden, applicants are required to earn a monthly salary of at least 80 percent of the median salary published by SCB. Those who submit an application from June 17, 2025 must therefore have a salary of at least SEK 29,680 (previously SEK 28,480).
Applications submitted before June 17, 2025 will be considered on the basis of the median salary that applied at the time of application submission.
The following do not need to meet the requirement to make a good living:
- EU/EEA citizens and their family members
- EU Blue Card applicants
- ICT permit applicants
- seasonal workers
- athletes and coaches
- au pairs
- trainees/interns through an international exchange programme
- trainees/interns in higher education
- researchers.
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