Average Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Salary in Sweden for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Oil and Petrochemical Engineer 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 an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Make in Sweden?

An Oil and Petrochemical Engineer working in Sweden will typically earn around 522,700 SEK per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 239,000 SEK to the highest average salary of 828,400 SEK.

Average Annual Salary
522,700 SEK
Average Monthly Salary
43,558 SEK

Lowest Annual Salary
239,000 SEK
Lowest Monthly Salary
19,916 SEK

Highest Annual Salary
828,400 SEK
Highest Monthly Salary
69,033 SEK

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

Oil and Petrochemical Engineer 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 Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Salaries in Sweden

So we've looked at the average salaries an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer will earn in Sweden. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer can earn between 239,000 SEK and 828,400 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 an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Sweden is 563,000 SEK. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 563,000 SEK, and 50% of the population earn more than 563,000 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 Oil and Petrochemical Engineer salary in Sweden, 25% of the population are earning less than 362,200 SEK while 75% of the population earn more than 362,200 SEK.

75% of the population earn less than 751,100 SEK, and 25% of the population earn more than 751,100 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.

Oil and Petrochemical Engineer 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 oil and petrochemical engineer 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. An Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Sweden that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 273,300 SEK.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Oil and Petrochemical Engineer salary would increase to 365,400 SEK.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer, the average salary would be 537,300 SEK.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 653,200 SEK.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Oil and Petrochemical Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 714,600 SEK.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 772,700 SEK.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
273,300 SEK
2-5 Years +34%
365,400 SEK
5-10 Years +48%
537,300 SEK
10-15 Years +22%
653,200 SEK
15-20 Years +9%
714,600 SEK
20+ Years +8%
772,700 SEK

Oil and Petrochemical Engineer 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 an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Sweden based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Sweden with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 313,700 SEK.

  • Master's Degree. An Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Sweden with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 608,500 SEK.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
313,700 SEK
Master's Degree +93%
608,500 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.

Oil and Petrochemical Engineer 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 oil and petrochemical engineer will earn an average of 533,000 SEK, while a female oil and petrochemical engineer will earn around 507,300 SEK.

This means that a male oil and petrochemical engineer earns approximately 5% more than a female oil and petrochemical engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Sweden

Male
533,000 SEK
Female -5%
507,300 SEK

Oil and Petrochemical Engineer 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 an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Sweden is around 11% 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 = ( 11 ÷ 17 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Sweden can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Oil and Petrochemical Engineer 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.

An Oil and Petrochemical Engineer is a moderate bonus based job, with 61% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

39% 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 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
61%
No Bonus
39%

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 an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Oil and Petrochemical Engineer in Sweden.

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 464,900 SEK
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 392,300 SEK
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 575,100 SEK
Associate Engineer Engineering 447,700 SEK
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 294,700 SEK
Autocad Operator Engineering 317,700 SEK
Automation Engineer Engineering 528,600 SEK
Automation Engineer Engineering 543,200 SEK
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 491,000 SEK
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 475,700 SEK
BMS Engineer Engineering 437,900 SEK
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 263,900 SEK
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 485,300 SEK
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 531,700 SEK
CAD Designer Engineering 325,900 SEK
CAE Engineer Engineering 480,600 SEK
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 472,100 SEK
Chemical Engineer Engineering 492,700 SEK
Civil Drafter Engineering 297,000 SEK
Civil Engineer Engineering 489,600 SEK
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 514,800 SEK
Civil Technician Engineering 308,900 SEK
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 478,100 SEK
Communications Engineer Engineering 538,600 SEK
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 445,100 SEK
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 483,800 SEK
Contract Engineer Engineering 489,600 SEK
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 500,100 SEK
Controls Engineer Engineering 464,900 SEK
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 453,200 SEK
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 464,900 SEK
Design Engineer Engineering 489,500 SEK
Director of Engineering Engineering 978,900 SEK
Drafter Engineering 305,600 SEK
Drafting Manager Engineering 563,300 SEK
Drilling Engineer Engineering 467,700 SEK
Drilling Foreman Engineering 152,300 SEK
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 240,500 SEK
Electrical Engineer Engineering 535,800 SEK
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 707,600 SEK
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 553,400 SEK
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 275,200 SEK
Energy Engineer Engineering 535,900 SEK
Engine Assembler Engineering 214,000 SEK
Engineer Engineering 524,700 SEK
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 548,500 SEK
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 576,500 SEK
Engineering Consultant Engineering 660,500 SEK
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 732,400 SEK
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 455,400 SEK
Engineering Manager Engineering 718,000 SEK
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 695,400 SEK
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 874,900 SEK
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 576,500 SEK
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 592,200 SEK
Engineering Project Director Engineering 991,100 SEK
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 650,700 SEK
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 672,600 SEK
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 769,500 SEK
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 378,800 SEK
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 696,700 SEK
Engineering Technician Engineering 371,100 SEK
Engineering Technologist Engineering 369,900 SEK
Environmental Engineer Engineering 491,000 SEK
Equipment Engineer Engineering 460,500 SEK
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 671,000 SEK
Estimator Engineering 431,300 SEK
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 345,700 SEK
Fabricator Engineering 225,700 SEK
Facade Engineer Engineering 464,400 SEK
Fiber Analyst Engineering 282,300 SEK
Field Engineer Engineering 535,800 SEK
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 877,300 SEK
Fire Engineer Engineering 518,300 SEK
Fitter and Turner Engineering 168,100 SEK
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 582,700 SEK
Generation Engineer Engineering 510,200 SEK
Genetic Engineer Engineering 571,300 SEK
Geological Engineer Engineering 524,700 SEK
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 504,400 SEK
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 271,300 SEK
Highway Engineer Engineering 478,100 SEK
HSE Professional Engineering 454,900 SEK
HVAC Engineer Engineering 514,300 SEK
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 442,300 SEK
Industrial Engineer Engineering 467,700 SEK
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 462,300 SEK
Instrument Engineer Engineering 492,400 SEK
Instrument Technician Engineering 263,900 SEK
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 478,000 SEK
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 414,000 SEK
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 472,100 SEK
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 489,600 SEK
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 476,600 SEK
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 558,300 SEK
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 480,300 SEK
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 464,900 SEK
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 175,900 SEK
Maintenance Manager Engineering 483,400 SEK
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 483,400 SEK
Marine Engineer Engineering 507,300 SEK
Materials Engineer Engineering 498,000 SEK
Materials Researcher Engineering 442,300 SEK
Materials Technician Engineering 375,200 SEK
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 518,300 SEK
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 510,200 SEK
Mechanical Designer Engineering 419,400 SEK
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 548,800 SEK
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 725,700 SEK
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 464,400 SEK
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 514,800 SEK
Mining Engineer Engineering 483,800 SEK
Optical Engineer Engineering 466,300 SEK
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 245,300 SEK
PCB Assembler Engineering 180,500 SEK
Photonics Engineer Engineering 562,600 SEK
Photonics Technician Engineering 466,300 SEK
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 472,100 SEK
Piping Designer Engineering 283,400 SEK
Piping Engineer Engineering 433,400 SEK
Planning Engineer Engineering 500,100 SEK
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 228,000 SEK
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 480,600 SEK
Principal Engineer Engineering 504,400 SEK
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 510,000 SEK
Process Engineer Engineering 478,100 SEK
Process Operator Engineering 286,400 SEK
Product Development Engineer Engineering 504,300 SEK
Product Development Technician Engineering 345,100 SEK
Product Engineer Engineering 510,300 SEK
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 493,000 SEK
Production Engineer Engineering 492,400 SEK
Project Engineer Engineering 524,400 SEK
Proposal Manager Engineering 633,100 SEK
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 437,900 SEK
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 492,700 SEK
Rail Engineer Engineering 507,300 SEK
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 553,400 SEK
Robotics Engineer Engineering 541,700 SEK
Robotics Technician Engineering 394,500 SEK
Safety Engineer Engineering 507,300 SEK
Safety Inspector Engineering 383,300 SEK
Safety Manager Engineering 562,600 SEK
Safety Officer Engineering 261,300 SEK
Sales Engineer Engineering 504,500 SEK
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 459,300 SEK
Service Engineer Engineering 520,900 SEK
Solar Engineer Engineering 535,900 SEK
Staff Engineer Engineering 510,000 SEK
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 467,700 SEK
Stationary Engineer Engineering 448,500 SEK
Stress Engineer Engineering 445,100 SEK
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 472,000 SEK
Structural Designer Engineering 430,000 SEK
Structural Engineer Engineering 478,100 SEK
Structural Technician Engineering 313,700 SEK
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 504,500 SEK
Surveyor Engineering 371,100 SEK
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 258,400 SEK
Technical Assistant Engineering 263,900 SEK
Technical Engineer Engineering 413,900 SEK
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 445,100 SEK
Tender Engineer Engineering 426,700 SEK
Test Development Engineer Engineering 466,300 SEK
Test Engineer Engineering 485,200 SEK
Transportation Engineer Engineering 485,200 SEK
Validation Engineer Engineering 433,400 SEK
Verification Engineer Engineering 467,100 SEK
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 466,900 SEK
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 514,300 SEK
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 679,200 SEK
Work Planner Engineering 335,100 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 552,400 SEK
Malmo 487,600 SEK
Stockholm 615,000 SEK

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