Remote Software Engineer Salaries 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.
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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.)
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I am a seasoned software engineer based in Gothenburg, Sweden, with about a decade of industry experience. I am passionate about software craftsmanship and being an inspiring powerhouse to the people I work with. Additionally, I am majoring in computer science at the University of London, Goldsmiths, and I have a major in Business management from one of the best business schools in Brazil. Great communicator and fluent in English, holding a certificate in advanced English from the University of Cambridge. I have worked in companies of all different sizes, ranging from start-ups to big corporations like Ericsson and Polestar. Throughout my career, I have held various leadership roles, such as project manager, scrum master, tech lead, mentor, and head of technology, and I have always enjoyed sharing my knowledge and inspiring my colleagues. I am an active member of the open-source community, and I contribute to exciting projects on GitHub and help answer questions on StackOverflow. I believe that technology should make people's lives better, and I am constantly studying to improve my knowledge, overcome new challenges, and do my best in every project.
Hello! I have worked in image and data analysis at leading UK and US universities. Strong background in data science, physical simulation and numerical techniques. Formal training includes C++ for numerical simulation, Matlab, Python, as well as JS (inc. Node.js) and Rust for a wide range of applications and domains. Core expertise in image and data analysis, UX, and data visualisation. FOSS projects supported via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jmetz
I am an expert, full-stack web engineer. I develop clean and well-tested backends in Ruby on Rails and Nodejs. That being said, I really enjoy writing React.js front-ends. Ping me and we can discuss how I can help you!
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