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Sweden: EU Blue Card salary level 53,625 SEK from 15 July 2026

The salary threshold for an EU Blue Card is 53,625 SEK a month from 15 July 2026: 1.25 times the average gross salary in Sweden published by the National Mediation Office. Migrationsverket sets the threshold every year.

Who it affects

EmployersAgenciesEmployees

What to do

  • Check Blue Card offers against 53,625 SEK a month.
  • Where an offer falls short, compare it with the national work permit instead.

The figures

BeforeFrom the change
EU Blue Card salary thresholdNo earlier level53,625 SEK/month

Official documents

Informational only. This guide is not legal advice. Always verify requirements with official government sources before acting. Facts checked 16 October 2026. About this information