Remote Software Engineer Salary in Sweden

How much do remote developers in Sweden expect to make? $68,168 per year on average (based on self-reported data).

This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in Sweden are around average for Western Europe. Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.

$68,168USD
Avg. Developer Salary
$94,752USD
Avg. Senior Developer Salary

Salary breakdown by expertise

Use the dropdown to compare software engineer salaries in Sweden with another location.

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United Kingdom
Front-end Developer
$65,561
$70,002
Back-end Developer
$71,070
$73,293
Data Scientist
$71,622
$74,479
App Developer
$69,388
$71,237
DevOps Engineer
-
$74,636

English Proficiency in Sweden

very high
#2
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About software engineer salary in Sweden

Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in Sweden are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Sweden, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More

The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).

In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:

・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).

In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)

Hire remote developers in Sweden with Arc

Petter S. - developer in Sweden
Petter S.
Game dev and art project enthusiast.

I'm a passionate entrepreneur between code and art. I've been working as an IT consultant for 6 years and have been coding for personal startups and projects for another 6. On the side, I've been teaching programming courses since 2018. I love talking about code and helping others improve and surpass their hurdles. My main strength lies in C#, all the way from .NET application building to game development in Unity. But I'm also profficient in Java, SQL, Javascript, React, VBA, Python, Basic, C++, and many other languages.

Dmitry K. - developer in Sweden
Dmitry K.
Senior Unity Developer with 10 years of experience

I'm a Senior Unity Mobile Game developer with 10 years of industry experience with different Game genres. I'm from Belarus. I've been working with the Unity engine since 2011 (I've started with the 3.5 version). You can check what I am on now on my LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitrykovalchuk/ Where I can help you: - gameplay programming (core and features) - tools design - architecture - performance optimization - third-party integrations (social networks, ads, analytics etc) Having a positive experience of leading teams and mentoring developers of Juniors/ Medium levels, I would be glad to - assist with your current projects, - find answers to questions, - build plans of career development in Unity Game Development.

Periklis G. - developer in Sweden
Periklis G.
Senior engineer in python and cloud. Cybersecurity enthusiast

I am an experienced security engineer and technology professional with an expert level of technical skills and a proven record of consistently delivering business value for clients. My experience ranges across security engineering, cloud security, and full-stack development, and I specialize in tools such as Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and Terraform. I have successfully secured and optimized infrastructure and implemented security measures for clients, while integrating third-party systems and ensuring regulatory compliance, like FedRAMP and ISO 217001. I truly believe that a good combination of technical excellence and interpersonal skills is key to delivering meaningful results in today’s landscape. If you are seeking a technical expert who can bridge the gap between technology and business, while adding some laughter into the mix, then let’s have a chat!

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