Top 1% of salary in Sweden

The top 1% of salaries in Sweden for the year 2021 refers to an income of more than 1.2 million Kr, which corresponds to 79,200 people, out of which 66,498 were Swedish-born.

Quick Facts:

• The median age was 51 years, but the single most common age was 48 years for men and 49 years for women.

• 77% are men.

• 750 people were under the age of 30.

• Stockholm County dominated, with 52% living there.

• Danderyd Municipality stands out: one in ten people in the municipality was one of the country’s top income earners.

• CEO and doctor are the most common professions.

• Other common occupations are different types of managers, as well as IT experts.

• 68% of people have higher education of 3 years or more.