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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Proficiency
very high
high
moderate
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very low

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

Unnati P. - developer in Sweden
Unnati P.

Lead Product Analyst/Scientist with 5 years of experience in analyzing user behavior, conducting A/B testing, and generating insights to drive strategic decisions for digital products. Proven expertise in defining product OKRs, end-to-end statistical analysis, and mentoring analysts. Published author on Data Visualization, featured in Analytics Vidhya and UX Collective.

Mohsen T. - developer in Sweden
Mohsen T.

Full-Stack Web Developer with 10+ years delivering production web applications for product teams and client-facing platforms. Strong frontend experience with React and TypeScript, paired with backend development in Python for API-driven systems and data-heavy workflows. Experienced in integrating third-party services, designing REST APIs, and building reliable data-driven platforms. Comfortable deploying and operating applications on AWS, working with containerized environments, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure to ensure scalable and maintainable production systems. Proven track record of shipping maintainable features in remote teams and improving reliability through clean code, automated validation, and pragmatic DevOps practices.

Ediz G. - developer in Sweden
Ediz G.

My academic journey took place at the joint Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department at the University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in Software Engineering & Management, where I had the privilege of broadening my knowledge. One of my most defining traits is my enduring thirst for learning and my ability to adapt to new concepts. My experience spans distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and sequential/concurrent programming (Python, Java/JS/TS, C#/C/C++, React, Angular, HTML/XML/CSS), focusing on creating scalable, efficient solutions. I thrive in dynamic environments where time management and multitasking are essential, and my communication skills naturally foster collaboration, enabling me to contribute to team success. When encountering challenges, I rely on my troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, coupled with an analytical mindset, to explore innovative solutions. Whether working independently or within a team, I prioritize problem-solving and continuous improvement, always aiming to deliver high-quality, reliable results.

Salary reports by technologies

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