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Country · SEK · 2026Orthopedic Surgeon Salary in Sweden
Your earning potential as a Orthopedic Surgeon in Sweden
In Sweden, pay for this role varies with experience, company and the responsibilities you take on.
Estimated mid-level pay centres around kr 162.2K a year — about kr 13,514 a month before tax.
The benchmark spans kr 84.3K at entry level to kr 526.7K 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: ≈ $15,299/year ($1,275/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 84.3K |
kr 105.4K
≈ $9,945
|
kr 122.3K | kr 67.8K – kr 146.4K |
| mid | 3–5 yrs | kr 129.7K |
kr 162.2K
≈ $15,299
|
kr 188.1K | kr 104.3K – kr 225.2K |
| senior | 6–9 yrs | kr 214.1K |
kr 267.6K
≈ $25,244
|
kr 310.4K | kr 172K – kr 371.6K |
| executive | 10–15 yrs | kr 363.3K |
kr 454.1K
≈ $42,838
|
kr 526.7K | kr 291.9K – kr 630.5K |
Five-year salary trend
What moves this number
What lands in your account
| Level | Gross | Tax | Effective | Net annual | Net monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | kr 105.4K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| mid | kr 162.2K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| senior | kr 267.6K | Not enough bracket data for a take-home estimate | |||
| executive | kr 454.1K | 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.
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What to ask for
Based on market data for Orthopedic Surgeon in Sweden, the median is kr 162.2K and the 75th percentile is kr 188.1K. I am targeting kr 197.5K, 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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Orthopedic Surgeon salary in Sweden — FAQ
What is the average salary of a Orthopedic Surgeon in Sweden?
SpotSalary models a median annual salary of kr 162.2K for a Orthopedic Surgeon in Sweden, or about kr 13,514 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from kr 129.7K to kr 188.1K, with a full P10–P90 range of kr 104.3K to kr 225.2K. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer.
How much does an entry-level Orthopedic Surgeon earn in Sweden?
The entry-level band for a Orthopedic Surgeon in Sweden centres on kr 105.4K per year (P25–P75: kr 84.3K–kr 122.3K). 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 Orthopedic Surgeon earn in Sweden?
The executive band for a Orthopedic Surgeon in Sweden has a median of kr 454.1K per year and a P75 of kr 526.7K. 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 Orthopedic Surgeon in Sweden?
The outlook is stable. In the base scenario, median pay reaches kr 190.8K 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 50% 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 1 nearby market, adjusted for cost of living.
- Djibouti · derived data
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