This means that the applicant must have a monthly salary of at least 80% of the median salary in Sweden. Over the past five years, the minimum salary for work permits has gradually increased in Sweden. The current minimum salary for work permits is SEK 28,480 per month, effective from June 18, 2024. This is compared to the median salary in Sweden, which is SEK 35,600. This requirement applies to both new applications and extensions of work permits.
Occupations affected
This increased requirement primarily affects occupations in the service sector, healthcare, and social care, as well as jobs with lower education requirements, such as berry pickers and fishermen.
There are occupations that are not affected by the minimum salary requirement
- Researchers
- Interns with a connection to higher education
- Interns in international exchange programs
- Au pairs
- Professional athletes
The requirements updated and increased the past 5 years
- June 18, 2024 and onwards: median salary SEK 35,600, minimum salary SEK 28,480
- June 20, 2023: median salary SEK 34,200, minimum salary SEK 27,360
- June 21, 2022: median salary SEK 33,200, minimum salary SEK 26,560
- June 22, 2021: median salary SEK 32,400, minimum salary SEK 25,920
- June 16, 2020: median salary SEK 31,700, minimum salary SEK 25,360
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Source: Migrationsverket
