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How much does a Swedish MP earn?

Salaries, supplementary remuneration and benefits — all figures are public. Each figure links to its source.

Base salary (gross, per month)

81 400 kr

Effective from 2026-01-01. Decided by Riksdagens arvodesnämnd, 2025-10-30.

≈ 2,2× the median salary in Sweden (37 100 kr/mån, Statistics Sweden 2025).

How the system works

The salary is set by the Parliamentary Remunerations Board — three members appointed by Parliament. The board considers salary levels elsewhere in society and usually decides on an annual adjustment.

Showing 9 year · 60 000 kr → 81 400 kr

2014

Base salary (kr/mån)
60 000 kr
Change
—

2016

Base salary (kr/mån)
63 800 kr
Change
+3 800 kr

2018

Base salary (kr/mån)
66 900 kr
Change
+3 100 kr

2020

Base salary (kr/mån)
68 400 kr
Change
+1 500 kr

2022

Base salary (kr/mån)
71 500 kr
Change
+3 100 kr

2023

Base salary (kr/mån)
73 000 kr
Change
+1 500 kr

2024

Base salary (kr/mån)
76 000 kr
Change
+3 000 kr

2025

Base salary (kr/mån)
78 500 kr
Change
+2 500 kr

2026

Base salary (kr/mån)
81 400 kr
Change
+2 900 kr

Source: Riksdagens arvodesnämnd (2025-10-30).

Supplementary remuneration

Each MP receives only one supplement — the highest applicable one. The Speaker's salary replaces the base salary.

Talman

Supplement (% of base salary)
—
Amount (SEK/month)
204 000 kr

Förste vice talman

Supplement (% of base salary)
+30 %
Amount (SEK/month)
24 420 kr

Andre vice talman

Supplement (% of base salary)
+20 %
Amount (SEK/month)
16 280 kr

Tredje vice talman

Supplement (% of base salary)
+20 %
Amount (SEK/month)
16 280 kr

Ordförande utskott

Supplement (% of base salary)
+20 %
Amount (SEK/month)
16 280 kr

Vice ordförande utskott

Supplement (% of base salary)
+15 %
Amount (SEK/month)
12 210 kr

Ordförande EU-nämnden

Supplement (% of base salary)
+20 %
Amount (SEK/month)
16 280 kr

Vice ordförande EU-nämnden

Supplement (% of base salary)
+15 %
Amount (SEK/month)
12 210 kr

Gruppledare stort parti

Supplement (% of base salary)
+30 %
Amount (SEK/month)
24 420 kr

Gruppledare medelstort parti

Supplement (% of base salary)
+20 %
Amount (SEK/month)
16 280 kr

Gruppledare litet parti

Supplement (% of base salary)
+15 %
Amount (SEK/month)
12 210 kr

Source: Lag (1989:185) om arvoden m.m. för uppdrag inom riksdagen.

Benefits and allowances beyond salary

  • Övernattningsbostad i Stockholm

    Ledamot med fast bostad >50 km från Riksdagshuset erbjuds en av riksdagsförvaltningen tillhandahållen övernattningsbostad utan kostnad.

    Available to: Ledamöter utanför Stockholmsregionen.

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  • Resor i tjänsten

    SJ årskort i 1:a klass, flyg- och tågresor i tjänsten betalas av riksdagsförvaltningen. Egen bil ersätts enligt skattefri kilometerersättning.

    Available to: Alla ledamöter, särskilt från norra Sverige.

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  • Traktamente

    Skattefritt traktamente för resor i tjänsten enligt Skatteverkets schablonbelopp.

    Available to: Vid övernattning utanför hemorten.

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  • Inkomstgaranti efter avslutat uppdrag

    Ledamot som lämnar riksdagen efter minst tre års tjänstgöring kan få inkomstgaranti i 1–2 år: ~80 % av arvodet det första året, ~70 % det andra. Avtrappas mot annan inkomst.

    Available to: Avgående ledamöter under omställning.

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  • Ekonomiskt omställningsstöd

    För yngre ledamöter (under 40 år vid avgång) eller med <8 års tjänstgöring: tidsbegränsat stöd i 3–24 månader.

    Available to: Yngre avgångna ledamöter.

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  • Pension

    Ledamotspension tjänas in som premiebestämd ålderspension. Pensionsavgift 4,5 % upp till 7,5 inkomstbasbelopp, 30 % däröver.

    Available to: Långsiktigt åldrande ledamöter.

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  • Sjukvård och försäkringar

    Ledamöter omfattas av riksdagsförvaltningens kollektivavtal med tjänstegrupplivförsäkring och sjukvårdsförsäkring.

    Available to: Alla ledamöter.

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MPs with the highest total remuneration

Top 20 — filter by role and sort. Only MPs receiving supplementary remuneration are shown.

20 results

Bo Broman

Party
SD
Role
Ordförande RB
Total
97 680 kr

Source: Lag (1989:185) + current appointments from data.riksdagen.se.

Important notes

  • · Amounts are gross (before tax). Remuneration is taxed as ordinary income.
  • · Each MP receives only one supplement — the highest applicable one.
  • · Parliamentary group leader supplements are not calculated automatically because the role is absent from open data.
  • · Income guarantees apply only after an appointment ends and depend on future circumstances.

Data: 347 MPs. Last fetched: .

The question this page answers

What remuneration, allowances and benefits do Swedish MPs and cabinet ministers receive — and what rules govern them?

At a glance

Key figures — the most important numbers on this page

MP base remuneration (2026)

SEK 81,400/mo

Gross, from 2026-01-01. Decision by the Riksdag Remuneration Board 2025-10-30.

Speaker & PM (2025)

SEK 204,000/mo

The Speaker's remuneration equals the Prime Minister's. Set by the Cabinet Remuneration Board.

Committee chair / deputy (Act 1994:1065)

+20 % / +15 %

Supplement on top of base remuneration. Levels unchanged since the latest review.

First deputy Speaker (application)

+30 %

Level follows the Riksdag Administration's application. Only one supplement is paid per member — the highest.

Overnight-housing threshold

50 km

Permanent residence >50 km from the Riksdag entitles free overnight housing.

Threshold for post-office support

3 yrs

Minimum 3 years of service to qualify for support after leaving office.

Transition support introduced

2014-04-01

Economic transition support replaced the income guarantee for members newly elected from this date.

Members on the Remuneration Board

3

Appointed by the Riksdag. Sets the base remuneration annually.

What does the data show?

Objective observations — not interpretations

  • Arvode is legally not employment pay — it is a public assignment remuneration without collective agreement or overtime pay.
  • Base remuneration, supplements, travel reimbursement, per diem, overnight housing, income guarantee / transition support, and pension are separate benefits with their own rules and decision-makers.
  • Maximum amounts (e.g. +20 % for committee chairs) are not the same as actual payout — attendance, assignment duration, and concurrent roles affect what is paid.
  • Only one supplement is paid per member — the highest. Roles do not stack.
  • Members elected before 2014-04-01 fall under the income guarantee system; later members under the stricter, time-limited transition support with income offset.

Method note
Base remuneration is set by the Riksdag Remuneration Board (3 members appointed by the Riksdag) with regard to wage levels in society. The Speaker's and ministers' remuneration is set by the Cabinet Remuneration Board. Actual payout may deviate — e.g. during leave, role changes mid-year, or when transitional rules apply. Comparisons with average pay must state that arvode is gross, without employer pension contributions and without regulated working hours.

Definitions

How the numbers are counted — and what they do not cover

Arvode (remuneration)
Compensation for a public assignment. Taxed as income from employment but not pay in the labour-law sense.
MP remuneration
Monthly base remuneration for a Riksdag member. Set by the Riksdag Remuneration Board.
Supplement
Extra remuneration for special roles (Speaker, deputy Speakers, committee chairs, group leaders). Only the highest is paid per person.
Speaker's remuneration
Replaces the base remuneration for the Speaker. Level = Prime Minister's remuneration.
Minister's remuneration
Monthly remuneration for cabinet ministers. Set by the Cabinet Remuneration Board.
Riksdag Remuneration Board
Board of 3 members appointed by the Riksdag. Sets the base remuneration annually.
Cabinet Remuneration Board
Board that sets remuneration for cabinet ministers, the Speaker and the Auditors General.
Per diem (traktamente)
Tax-free flat-rate compensation for extra living costs during official travel. Follows Swedish Tax Agency norms.
Assignment travel
Official travel within the assignment. Entitles to per diem and travel reimbursement under set rules.
Travel reimbursement
Reimbursement of actual travel costs — train and air primarily, private car by tax-agency mileage rate.
Expense allowance
Allowance intended to cover assignment costs. Must not be confused with remuneration.
Overnight housing
Housing in Stockholm provided free by the Riksdag Administration to members with a permanent residence >50 km away.
Official travel
Travel performed on Riksdag business, reimbursed under the applicable rules.
Income guarantee
Older system (for members elected before 2014-04-01) with a guarantee period of 1–2 years after leaving office, offset against other income.
Economic transition support
Newer system (from 2014-04-01) that replaced the income guarantee. Time-limited to 3–24 months depending on age and years of service.
Transition measure
Advice, training or other measure to ease return to the labour market after leaving office.
Pension
Members earn a defined-contribution retirement pension. Contribution 4.5 % up to 7.5 income base amounts, 30 % above.
Departure benefit
Umbrella term for income guarantee, transition support and pension paid after leaving office.
Price base amount
Annual figure set by the government, used in legislation to adjust benefits with price developments.
Taxable benefit
Benefit beyond cash pay that must be reported for tax under the Income Tax Act.
Statement of earnings
Statement filed by the payer with the Tax Agency listing paid remuneration and benefits. Publicly available in principle.
Official document
Document held by a public authority that is either received or drawn up there. Remuneration decisions are official documents.

Primary sources

Agencies and research institutions behind this page

4

agencies/institutions

2

reports & studies

2

primary datasets

Frequently asked questions

Short answers to what is most often discussed

The Riksdag Remuneration Board — 3 members appointed by the Riksdag — sets the base remuneration. The Speaker's and ministers' remuneration is set by the Cabinet Remuneration Board. Supplements are governed by Act (1994:1065).

Related topics

Logical next steps if you want to understand the background

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