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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