Average Building Inspector Salary in Sweden for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Building Inspector salary for 2024 in Sweden and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Swedish krona. To keep things simple, we are using the SEK currency code instead of the currency symbol kr.

How Much Does a Building Inspector Make in Sweden?

A Building Inspector working in Sweden will typically earn around 228,000 SEK per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 110,380 SEK to the highest average salary of 362,200 SEK.

Average Annual Salary
228,000 SEK
Average Monthly Salary
19,000 SEK

Lowest Annual Salary
110,380 SEK
Lowest Monthly Salary
9,198 SEK

Highest Annual Salary
362,200 SEK
Highest Monthly Salary
30,183 SEK

These are average salaries for a Building Inspector in Sweden and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Building Inspector to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Building Inspector salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Building Inspector Salaries in Sweden

So we've looked at the average salaries a Building Inspector will earn in Sweden. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Building Inspector can earn between 110,380 SEK and 362,200 SEK on average in Sweden. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Building Inspector in Sweden is 238,900 SEK. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 238,900 SEK, and 50% of the population earn more than 238,900 SEK.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Building Inspector salary in Sweden, 25% of the population are earning less than 158,700 SEK while 75% of the population earn more than 158,700 SEK.

75% of the population earn less than 311,700 SEK, and 25% of the population earn more than 311,700 SEK.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Building Inspector Salary by Experience Level in Sweden

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average building inspector salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Building Inspector in Sweden that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 128,500 SEK.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Building Inspector salary would increase to 183,600 SEK.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Building Inspector, the average salary would be 239,000 SEK.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 294,700 SEK.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Building Inspector with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 315,700 SEK.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Building Inspector with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 345,100 SEK.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
128,500 SEK
2-5 Years +42%
183,600 SEK
5-10 Years +31%
239,000 SEK
10-15 Years +23%
294,700 SEK
15-20 Years +6%
315,700 SEK
20+ Years +10%
345,100 SEK

Building Inspector Salary by Education Level in Sweden

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Building Inspector in Sweden based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Building Inspector in Sweden with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 172,400 SEK.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Building Inspector in Sweden with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 327,800 SEK.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Certificate or Diploma
172,400 SEK
Bachelor's Degree +90%
327,800 SEK

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Sweden is around 226,000 to 677,000 SEK and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Building Inspector Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Sweden, a male building inspector will earn an average of 233,900 SEK, while a female building inspector will earn around 225,300 SEK.

This means that a male building inspector earns approximately 4% more than a female building inspector for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Sweden

Male
233,900 SEK
Female -4%
225,300 SEK

Building Inspector Average Pay Raise in Sweden

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Building Inspector in Sweden is around 8% every 17 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Sweden is around 8% every 16 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 8 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Building Inspector in Sweden can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Sweden for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Sweden.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Building Inspector Bonus and Incentive Rates in Sweden

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Building Inspector is a low bonus based job, with 33% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

67% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
33%
No Bonus
67%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Sweden earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
553,800 SEK
Private Sector -5%
528,500 SEK

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Building Inspector

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Building Inspector in Sweden.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 228,000 SEK
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 183,700 SEK
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 266,000 SEK
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 152,300 SEK
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 238,900 SEK
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 824,800 SEK
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 181,600 SEK
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 758,700 SEK
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 196,800 SEK
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 221,500 SEK
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 498,500 SEK
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 267,100 SEK
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 158,700 SEK
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 214,000 SEK
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 426,700 SEK
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 205,700 SEK
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 296,000 SEK
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 332,500 SEK
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 442,200 SEK
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 926,000 SEK
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 SEK
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 965,000 SEK
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 915,100 SEK
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 714,600 SEK
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 524,300 SEK
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 552,400 SEK
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 878,900 SEK
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 931,900 SEK
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 507,300 SEK
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 704,300 SEK
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 348,300 SEK
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 348,300 SEK
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 513,300 SEK
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 187,500 SEK
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 228,500 SEK
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 204,700 SEK
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 187,300 SEK
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 152,300 SEK
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 187,500 SEK
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 189,300 SEK
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 SEK
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 159,500 SEK
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 191,600 SEK
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 174,000 SEK
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 602,700 SEK
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 232,900 SEK
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 369,900 SEK
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 283,400 SEK
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 221,500 SEK
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 552,400 SEK
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 180,500 SEK
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 327,800 SEK
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 191,600 SEK
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 297,000 SEK
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 148,300 SEK
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 172,400 SEK
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 172,400 SEK
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 SEK
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 161,300 SEK
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 228,500 SEK
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 254,700 SEK
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 605,700 SEK
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 164,200 SEK
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 175,900 SEK
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 138,800 SEK
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 233,600 SEK
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 169,000 SEK
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 163,800 SEK
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 275,500 SEK
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 266,000 SEK
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 168,100 SEK
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 172,400 SEK
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 150,000 SEK
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 SEK
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 151,800 SEK
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 197,600 SEK
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 425,100 SEK
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 605,700 SEK
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 325,900 SEK
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 325,600 SEK
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 157,600 SEK
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 SEK
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 151,800 SEK
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 SEK
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 459,300 SEK
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 832,000 SEK
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 254,800 SEK
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 194,600 SEK
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 195,200 SEK
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 743,100 SEK
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 745,000 SEK
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 SEK
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 SEK
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 600,000 SEK
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 157,600 SEK
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 212,500 SEK

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Sweden, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Goteborg 233,900 SEK
Malmo 209,500 SEK
Stockholm 258,400 SEK

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