Hairdresser jobs in Sweden
5 Hairdresser jobs ask for English right now, and the median pay is SEK 32,900 a month.
Hairdresser in Sweden
Hairdressers cut, colour and style hair in salons, many as employees and many on their own account. Salons in the cities serve customers in several languages. A Swedish journeyman's certificate (gesällbrev) is a strong merit but not required by law.
Updated November 2026
Key numbers
- Jobs in English now
- 5
- Current ads on Platsbanken that ask for English.
- Median monthly salary
- SEK 32,900
- Most earn SEK 24,400 to SEK 42,100 (10th to 90th percentile), 2025. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB)
- Outlook
- Good chances of a job
- Source: Arbetsförmedlingen, Yrkesbarometern 2026-1
Hairdresser salary and what you take homeDo you need a work permit?
Where the jobs are
- Malmö1
- Haninge1
- Köping1
- Stockholm1
- Västerås1
Salary by region
| Region | Median a month |
|---|---|
| Stockholm | SEK 33,400 |
Before tax, 2025. Source: Statistics Sweden (SCB)
Current ads
Barber
Dani Saikali Magic Hands AB · Haninge
We are growing at Salong Magic Hands in Port 73 Haninge. We are looking for a skilled barber to join Haninge’s best hair salon, which has had the same owner for 30 years. You…
Posted 29 Oct · apply by 28 Nov
Hairdresser
Scandinavianbeauty Västerås · Västerås
We at Scandinavian Beauty in Västerås are looking for an experienced hairdresser. We mainly work by appointment, but also accept walk-in customers. We are a small salon near MDU…
Posted 21 Oct · apply by 20 Nov
Hairdresser and shop assistant
Ajis Skönhet · Köping
We are looking for a hairdresser and shop assistant! We are looking for a service-minded, creative and committed person to join our shop, which sells hair products, cosmetics and…
Posted 16 Oct · apply by 4 Jan 2027
Hairdresser wanted
Salong Max i Fältöversten AB · Stockholm
We are now looking for a friendly, cheerful and energetic hairdresser to work in a pleasant salon in Östermalm in Fältöversten. We have been here for over 50 years. You should be…
Posted 9 Aug · apply by 20 Nov
Hairdresser
Ziyada, Amer Taufik Hassan · Malmö
Haircuts for men and children, beard trimming and shaving. Provide good service to customers, keep the salon clean and work independently as well as in a team. Experience as a…
Posted 31 Jul · apply by 31 Dec
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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.