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What does an employee cost?

Calculate the total cost of an employee incl. employer contributions and holiday pay.

kr/month

How we calculate

On top of the gross salary the employer pays 31.42% in employer contributions. Total cost = gross × 1.3142. (Holiday pay and pension often add to this.)

Source: Swedish Tax Agency (employer contributions 31.42%), 2026. Guidance only.

Updated for 2026 · Source: Skatteverket / SCB · About the calculations

Frequently asked questions

What does an employee cost the employer?

On top of the gross salary the employer pays 31.42% in employer contributions. Total cost = gross × 1.3142. Holiday pay and occupational pension often add to this.

What is the cost of a 30,000 kr monthly salary?

30,000 kr × 1.3142 ≈ 39,426 kr per month in pure payroll cost, excluding holiday pay and pension.