Head of UX Salary in Sweden

Sweden's tech sector rewards Head of UX leaders with a median of kr615,000 per year. Some fintech and gaming firms offer higher packages. The cost of living in Stockholm can influence salary negotiations.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr495,000 to kr570,000

Average (per year)

kr532,500

Entry-level Heads of UX in Malmö join digital agencies or SaaS companies to build leadership experience.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr570,000 to kr680,000

Average (per year)

kr615,000

Mid-level UX professionals in Malmö typically have several years of team management experience.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr680,000 to kr790,000

Average (per year)

kr735,000

Senior Heads of UX in Malmö work for a range of employers, such as design consultancies and medtech firms.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

kr790,000+

Principal-level UX leaders in Malmö work in various technology companies.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

kr350 - kr500

per hour

Mid-level

kr500 - kr700

per hour

Senior

kr700 - kr950

per hour

Market Overview

Stockholm has product studios that seek senior UX strategists. Malmö and Gothenburg also hire UX heads. In Swedish firms, senior staff are often located near product managers and engineers.