Chapter 8 · The labour market and personal finances

Vad menas med bransch när man jämför löner i Sverige?

What does “industry” mean when comparing wages in Sweden?

1Den andel av heltid som står i anställningsavtaletThe proportion of full-time hours in the employment contract
2Den utbildningsnivå som den anställde har uppnåttThe level of education the employee has reached
3Den tid som den anställde har arbetat i yrketThe time the employee has worked in the occupation
✓Det område som verksamheten arbetar inom, till exempel handelThe field of business, such as retail

Correct answer: The field of business, such as retail

Industry means a field of business, such as retail, construction or transport. It can affect wages alongside occupation, education and experience.

bransch · industry

Source: UHR: Sverige i fokus, korrigerad 2026-08-10 · Tryckt s. 29, yrke, utbildning, erfarenhet och bransch; lokalt PDF-utdrag
Last checked: October 3, 2026

Den andel av heltid som står i anställningsavtalet

The proportion of full-time hours describes the work percentage, such as full-time or part-time.

Den utbildningsnivå som den anställde har uppnått

Education level is a different factor from the workplace’s industry.

Den tid som den anställde har arbetat i yrket

Time in an occupation concerns experience, not industry.