WONE Global's guide to Sweden records this change under people and visas. Each statement below has been checked against the source it links to.
For work permit applications received from 16 June 2026 the median salary is SEK 38,300, so the minimum monthly salary under the 90% rule is SEK 34,470.
Applications received earlier are assessed on the median that applied when submitted.
Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) · New median salary affects the salary requirement for work permits ↗ Checked against an official source · Not yet professionally reviewed · checked 19 October 2026
This is a summary of the rule as published, not advice on how it applies to you. The WONE Global Partner for this service in Sweden can advise on that.










