Net salary in Uppsala on SEK 42,000 a month
In Uppsala the combined municipal and regional income tax rate is 32.9%. On a gross salary of SEK 42,000 a month you take home SEK 32,938, or SEK 395,256 a year, using Skatteverket tax tables for 2026. That ranks 7 of 10 among the largest municipalities: highest in Stockholm (SEK 33,480), lowest in Norrköping (SEK 32,668).
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Result
- Monthly net
- SEK 32,938.00
- Annual net
- SEK 395,256.00
- Effective rate
- 21.6%
- Marginal rate
- 33.0%Of your next raise, how much goes to taxes and contributions.
Breakdown
| Payment | Gross | State income tax | Municipal income tax (incl. region) | General pension fee | Tax credit for pension fee | Earned income tax credit | Employment income tax credit | Public service fee | Funeral and church fee | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular month (× 12) | SEK 42,000.00 | -SEK 0.00 | -SEK 12,910.96 | -SEK 2,941.64 | SEK 2,941.64 | SEK 4,292.96 | SEK 125.00 | -SEK 98.67 | -SEK 470.33 | SEK 32,938.00 |
| Year total | SEK 504,000.00 | -SEK 0.00 | -SEK 154,931.52 | -SEK 35,299.68 | SEK 35,299.68 | SEK 51,515.52 | SEK 1,500.00 | -SEK 1,184.04 | -SEK 5,643.96 | SEK 395,256.00 |
Worth knowing
- This follows the Swedish Tax Agency’s tax table: the total tax rate is rounded to a whole number and funeral and church fees count as 1.16 percentage points. Final tax is set in the tax return and can differ.
- The public service fee is part of the table and applies to people aged 18 or older at the start of the year.
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Where the money goes
- Municipal income tax (incl. region): SEK 12,911 a month (30.7% of gross)
- General pension fee: SEK 2,942 a month (7.0% of gross)
- Tax credit for pension fee: -SEK 2,942 a month (-7.0% of gross)
- Earned income tax credit: -SEK 4,293 a month (-10.2% of gross)
- Employment income tax credit: -SEK 125 a month (-0.3% of gross)
- Public service fee: SEK 99 a month (0.2% of gross)
- Funeral and church fee: SEK 470 a month (1.1% of gross)
Assumptions
Calculated for an employee under 66 who is not a member of the Church of Sweden, using the Skatteverket tax table for 2026 and the municipal tax of Uppsala. Change the inputs in the calculator above.
Nearby salaries
Around SEK 42,000 gross, every raise of SEK 1,000 adds SEK 670 net, which is 67.0% of the raise. The table shows nearby salaries on the same assumptions; each row links to its page.
| Gross a month | Net a month | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| SEK 37,000 | SEK 29,363 | 20.6% |
| SEK 40,000 | SEK 31,598 | 21.0% |
| SEK 42,000(this page) | SEK 32,938 | 21.6% |
| SEK 45,000 | SEK 34,948 | 22.3% |
| SEK 48,000 | SEK 36,958 | 23.0% |
Comparing municipalities
The same gross salary of SEK 42,000 a month, after tax, in the 10 largest municipalities, from highest to lowest. The gap between the highest and the lowest is SEK 812 a month, or SEK 9,744 a year.
| Municipality | Municipal rate | Net a month | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | 30.6% | SEK 33,480 | +SEK 542 |
| Linköping | 31.8% | SEK 33,209 | +SEK 271 |
| Västerås | 31.2% | SEK 33,209 | +SEK 271 |
| Helsingborg | 31.4% | SEK 33,209 | +SEK 271 |
| Göteborg | 32.6% | SEK 32,938 | SEK 0 |
| Malmö | 32.4% | SEK 32,938 | SEK 0 |
| Uppsala(this page) | 32.9% | SEK 32,938 | — |
| Örebro | 33.7% | SEK 32,668 | -SEK 270 |
| Jönköping | 33.4% | SEK 32,668 | -SEK 270 |
| Norrköping | 33.3% | SEK 32,668 | -SEK 270 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much do I take home on a gross salary of SEK 42,000 a month?
- On SEK 42,000 gross, net pay is SEK 32,938 a month in Uppsala, or SEK 395,256 a year. The amount depends on the municipality and on whether you are a member of the Church of Sweden.
- What are the effective and marginal tax rates at SEK 42,000?
- The effective tax rate is 21.6%: SEK 108,744 of tax on annual pay. The marginal rate is 33.0%, so that share of an extra krona of gross pay goes in tax.
- How much of a SEK 1,000 raise do I keep?
- If your gross pay goes from SEK 42,000 up by SEK 1,000 a month, net pay rises by SEK 670. You keep 67.0% of the raise.
- What changes if I am 66 or older?
- At SEK 42,000 a month net pay is SEK 36,197, which is SEK 3,259 more than for someone younger, thanks to the higher basic allowance and the larger earned income tax credit.
- How does Uppsala compare with other large municipalities?
- Among the 10 largest municipalities, Uppsala ranks 7 for net pay at SEK 42,000. Stockholm is highest with SEK 33,480 and Norrköping lowest with SEK 32,668.
Results are estimates based on official tax data and do not constitute tax or legal advice.