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City · SEK · 2026Data scientists Salary in Stockholm, Sweden
Your earning potential as a Data scientists in Stockholm, Sweden
In Stockholm, Sweden, pay for this role varies with experience, company and the responsibilities you take on.
Estimated mid-level pay centres around kr 476.2K a year — about kr 39,684 a month before tax.
The benchmark spans kr 247.6K at entry level to kr 1.5M at executive level annually. Compare the experience breakdown below with roles similar to yours.
Market outlook: Stable (estimate). There is limited evidence to explain the outlook for this role in this location. Local outlook evidence is limited; this estimate is a guide to potential demand, rather than a prediction of hiring or pay growth. Your next step will also depend on the skills and responsibilities required by the roles you pursue.
Mid-level equivalent: ≈ $44,925/year ($3,744/month) at 10.6 SEK/USD.
2026 estimates · Local data was too thin for a direct benchmark. Estimated from nearby markets, adjusted for cost of living and income levels.
Salary by experience level
| Level | Experience | P25 | Median | P75 | P10 – P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | 0–2 yrs | kr 247.6K |
kr 309.5K
≈ $29,201
|
kr 359.1K | kr 199K – kr 429.8K |
| mid | 3–5 yrs | kr 381K |
kr 476.2K
≈ $44,925
|
kr 552.4K | kr 306.1K – kr 661.2K |
| senior | 6–9 yrs | kr 628.6K |
kr 785.7K
≈ $74,127
|
kr 911.5K | kr 505.1K – kr 1.1M |
| executive | 10–15 yrs | kr 1.1M |
kr 1.3M
≈ $125,790
|
kr 1.5M | kr 857.2K – kr 1.9M |
Five-year salary trend
What moves this number
What lands in your account
| Level | Gross | Tax | Effective | Net annual | Net monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | kr 309.5K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| mid | kr 476.2K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| senior | kr 785.7K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| executive | kr 1.3M | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
Only the top marginal rate (20.0%) is known. It is not applied flat, because that would overstate tax at lower incomes. Add verified brackets to enable a take-home estimate. Social contributions and local levies are not included.
What renting costs in Stockholm, Sweden
Monthly rent benchmarks · Published averages, medians or typical ranges.
Researching local rent benchmarks. You can keep reading while we check sources.
| Housing type | Pricing basis | Monthly rent | Share of salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK | Whole 1-bedroom apartment | Unavailable | — |
| 2 BHK | Whole 2-bedroom apartment | Unavailable | — |
| 3 BHK | Whole 3-bedroom apartment | Unavailable | — |
| Independent House | Whole 2-bedroom independent house | Unavailable | — |
| PG | Per person in a shared room | Unavailable | — |
Rent shares use estimated mid-level gross pay before tax of kr 39,684/month. Each figure keeps its source’s pricing basis and included services. Deposits are separate. Ranges are shown as published, without an invented midpoint. Actual rent varies by neighbourhood and property.
What to ask for
Based on market data for Data scientists in Stockholm, Sweden, the median is kr 476.2K and the 75th percentile is kr 552.4K. I am targeting kr 580K, which reflects my experience and the scope of the role.
Also negotiable sign-on bonus, equity, remote or hybrid flexibility, learning budget and additional leave
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Data scientists salary in Stockholm, Sweden — FAQ
What is the average salary of a Data scientists in Stockholm, Sweden?
SpotSalary models a median annual salary of kr 476.2K for a Data scientists in Stockholm, Sweden, or about kr 39,684 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from kr 381K to kr 552.4K, with a full P10–P90 range of kr 306.1K to kr 661.2K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer.
How much does an entry-level Data scientists earn in Stockholm, Sweden?
The entry-level band for a Data scientists in Stockholm, Sweden centres on kr 309.5K per year (P25–P75: kr 247.6K–kr 359.1K). Entry-level pay typically covers the first 2 years of experience and depends on company size, skills and responsibilities.
How much does a senior or executive Data scientists earn in Stockholm, Sweden?
The executive band for a Data scientists in Stockholm, Sweden has a median of kr 1.3M per year and a P75 of kr 1.5M. Senior and executive packages often include a larger bonus and equity component; this benchmark shows the total-compensation split for each level.
What is the salary outlook for a Data scientists in Stockholm, Sweden?
The outlook is stable. In the base scenario, median pay reaches kr 560.1K by 2031, about 17.6% above today before inflation and 1.3% per year in real terms after 2.0% inflation. Scenario bands widen over time and are not guarantees.
How does SpotSalary calculate these salary estimates?
Estimates are anchored to external market signals — GDP per capita PPP, inflation, wage growth, cost of living, demand and automation exposure — and synthesised with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. This report carries 68% confidence.
What this benchmark is built on
SpotSalary anchors each estimate to external market signals, then synthesises the gap with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. Source names and data tiers are listed here; the full methodology is on the method page.
Estimated from 4 nearby markets, adjusted for cost of living.
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