Carpenter jobs in Sweden
24 Carpenter jobs ask for English right now, and the median pay is SEK 40,300 a month.
Carpenter in Sweden
Carpenters build and renovate houses, flats and commercial buildings, from frames and roofs to interiors. Construction companies in Sweden employ many workers from other EU countries, and site teams often mix languages. A vocational certificate (yrkesbevis) is common, and experience from your home country can be assessed.
Updated November 2026
Key numbers
- Jobs in English now
- 24
- Current ads on Platsbanken that ask for English.
- Median monthly salary
- SEK 40,300
- Most earn SEK 33,400 to SEK 44,900 (10th to 90th percentile), 2025. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB)
- Outlook
- Fair chances
- Applicants and jobs are roughly in balance. Source: Arbetsförmedlingen, Yrkesbarometern 2026-1
Carpenter salary and what you take homeDo you need a work permit?
Where the jobs are
- Danderyd4
- Gothenburg4
- Stockholm3
- Timrå2
- Salem1
- Täby1
- Umeå1
- Borås1
- Gnosjö1
- Uppsala1
- Halmstad1
- Kungsbacka1
- Upplands Väsby1
Salary by region
| Region | Median a month |
|---|---|
| Stockholm | SEK 40,300 |
| East Middle Sweden | SEK 37,500 |
| Småland and the islands | SEK 39,000 |
| South Sweden | SEK 40,600 |
| West Sweden | SEK 41,800 |
| North Middle Sweden | SEK 40,100 |
| Middle Norrland | SEK 39,800 |
| Upper Norrland | SEK 39,400 |
Before tax, 2025. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Employers with the most ads
Current ads
About the job: We are now looking for several experienced carpenters to join our team. As a carpenter with us, your duties will vary, so we are looking for someone with a broad…
Posted 28 Oct · apply by 26 Apr 2027
Duties As a carpenter at the company, your working days will vary. You will work in a varied environment on both new-build and renovation projects, often in private homes. We…
Posted 28 Oct · apply by 26 Apr 2027
We are constantly growing and need 1–2 self-sufficient carpenters. It is important that you have previous experience in the construction industry, preferably in ventilation,…
Posted 28 Oct · apply by 26 Apr 2027
Carpenter/Roofer
Elittak i Väst AB · Borås
ELITTAK I VÄST AB IS LOOKING FOR CARPENTERS & ROOFERS! Would you like to work for a growing company with good terms and a high salary? Then we want you on our team! We are looking…
Posted 27 Oct · apply by 26 Nov
Carpenter / All-round construction worker wanted
Nissafors Alltjänst AB · Gnosjö
ALL-ROUND CONSTRUCTION WORKER / CARPENTER WANTED Nissafors Alltjänst AB is looking for a dedicated, practical member of staff to join our growing team. We are a construction and…
Posted 23 Oct · apply by 22 Nov
Plasterboard installer
Gipspartner CMAX AB · Gothenburg
The workplace is mainly in the Gothenburg area, and the work is during the day, Monday to Friday. We are looking for someone practical, with a background in construction and…
Posted 23 Oct · apply by 6 Nov
Plasterboard Installer
Gipspartner CMAX AB · Gothenburg
The work is mainly in the Gothenburg area and takes place during the day, Monday to Friday. We are looking for someone who is practical, has at least 2 years’ experience in…
Posted 23 Oct · apply by 6 Nov
Gypsum Board Installer
CMAX Resurs AB · Gothenburg
The workplace is mainly in the Gothenburg area, and work takes place during the day, Monday to Friday. We are looking for someone who is practical, with a background in…
Posted 23 Oct · apply by 6 Nov
Plasterboard Installer
CMAX Resurs AB · Gothenburg
The workplace is mainly in the Gothenburg area, and the work is during the day, Monday to Friday. We are looking for someone who is practically minded, with at least 2 years’…
Posted 23 Oct · apply by 6 Nov
Experienced building carpenter for villa extensions, North Stockholm
QI Construction AB · Danderyd
Are you a skilled building carpenter who enjoys working independently, taking responsibility and seeing the results of your work? Then QICON could be the right place for you to…
Posted 23 Oct · apply by 22 Nov
Carpenter for a landscaping company in Täby
Jan Bokdals Trädgårdsanläggningar Aktiebolag · Täby
Carpenter for a landscaping company in Täby 1 position Period 2027-03-01- 2027-11-30 With the possibility of winter work in snow clearance and gritting About us Bokdals…
Posted 23 Oct · apply by 14 Mar 2027
Carpenters for Nothern Finland
Annica Wiberg AB · Timrå
Experienced carpenters wanted for longer assignments in northern Finland LETA Consulting AB is looking for experienced and trained carpenters for longer assignments with our…
Posted 22 Oct · apply by 20 Apr 2027
Carpenter / Painter / Tradesperson
MaxExperten AB · Stockholm
Wanted: Carpenter / Painter / Tradesperson We are looking for an experienced and meticulous tradesperson with carpentry and painting skills. The work is varied and includes both…
Posted 21 Oct · apply by 19 Nov
Carpenter
02 Bygg & Fastighet AB · Uppsala
We are currently growing and are therefore looking for several skilled and committed carpenters who would like to become part of our team. Duties: Renovation and building work…
Posted 21 Oct · apply by 20 Nov
Carpenter / Roofer
Haverdals tak & fasad AB · Halmstad
About Haverdals Tak & Fasad AB Haverdals Tak & Fasad AB is a local construction company based in Haverdal, outside Halmstad. We help private individuals, housing associations and…
Posted 18 Oct · apply by 31 Dec
Carpenters and Joiners Wanted
Vera & Sixten Byggproduktion AB · Stockholm
Hello! We at Vera & Sixten Byggproduktion are looking for new team members. We are a construction company that mainly works in the private sector. We are looking for someone who…
Posted 16 Oct · apply by 15 Nov
Snickare till längre uppdrag i norra Finland
Annica Wiberg AB · Timrå
Erfarna snickare sökes till längre uppdrag i norra Finland / Experienced carpenters wanted for longer assignments in northern Finland LETA Consulting AB söker erfarna och…
Posted 15 Oct · apply by 30 Nov
We are now looking for 2–3 skilled and experienced carpenters for exciting construction projects in the Oslo area, with worksites also near Drammen. This is a great opportunity…
Posted 8 Oct · apply by 7 Nov
Carpenter wanted for timber and cladding work
MBO om BYGG AB
We are looking for carpenters for our construction projects. The work involves timber structures, installation and various types of cladding work. About the work You will work…
Posted 7 Oct · apply by 6 Nov
Would you like to build in Stockholm’s finest homes? Richard Lennholm Bygg AB is now looking for a skilled and experienced carpenter to join our team. We are a family-run company…
Posted 6 Oct · apply by 5 Nov
Skilled, self-motivated carpenter wanted
Hemvik Group AB · Kungsbacka
We carry out all types of carpentry, from bespoke interior fittings to large construction projects. With precision and craftsmanship, we ensure that the result is durable and…
Posted 6 Oct · apply by 5 Nov
Self-motivated carpenter wanted
Västerbotten Montage och Snickeri AB · Umeå
Are you an experienced, self-motivated carpenter who wants to be part of a growing company with a strong reputation throughout Västerbotten? Then this could be the right…
Posted 22 Sep · apply by 17 Dec
Carpenters wanted for growing construction company
T-30 Bygg AB · Salem
We are looking for experienced carpenters to join our growing team! Do you have a passion for craftsmanship, an eye for detail and want to be part of a committed and skilled…
Posted 8 Sep · apply by 4 Nov
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The employers with the most jobs in English right now.
How to work in Sweden
Do I need a work permit to work in Sweden?
Citizens of EU and EEA countries and Switzerland do not: they can move and start work straight away. Everyone else needs a work permit before moving, based on a job offer: the employer starts the application with the Swedish Migration Agency and you complete it.
How much must a job pay for a work permit?
Since 1 June 2026 the salary must be at least 90% of the Swedish median salary at the time you apply: SEK 34,470 a month before tax, based on the median of SEK 38,300 that Statistics Sweden published in June 2026. The figure moves each June, some occupations are exempt down to 75%, and pay, insurance and terms must also match the collective agreement or what is normal in the trade.
Do I need to speak Swedish?
Not for every job. Many international employers, tech companies, universities and research labs work in English, and every ad on this page asks for English, either as a requirement or a merit. Many also ask for Swedish, and each card says which.
What is a personnummer and do I need one?
It is the Swedish personal identity number, used by banks, employers, healthcare and BankID. You get one from the Swedish Tax Agency, Skatteverket, when you register as moving to Sweden for a year or more; shorter stays get a coordination number instead.
How are salaries quoted in Sweden?
Usually as a monthly amount before tax, not a yearly one. Most people pay municipal income tax of roughly 29 to 35%, depending on where they live, and state income tax only on high incomes.
How much holiday do you get in Sweden?
The legal minimum is 25 days of paid holiday a year, and many collective agreements give more. Most people take three or four weeks in a row in the summer.
The rules change from year to year. Check the Swedish Migration Agency before you apply.
Source: Arbetsförmedlingen, Platsbanken (open data, CC0), and employers posting on Sweden Herald. Every ad asks for English, as a requirement or a merit, and links to where you apply.