Last updated: 2026-10-12
Consultant rates in Sweden 2026
Published Swedish ranges for 2026 put management consultants at roughly SEK 900–2,000 per hour (senior SEK 1,500–2,500) and IT consultants at roughly SEK 800–1,400 per hour. These are guide figures from industry sources, not official statistics. Your real cost is your invoices plus your own team's time.
Published guide ranges (SEK / hour, excl. VAT)
| Role | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Management consultant | 900–2,000 | Senior often 1,500–2,500 |
| IT consultant | 800–1,400 | Specialists above range |
| Finance / accounting | 800–1,800 | Interim roles priced per assignment |
Not official statistics. Confirm against your invoices and the sources listed below. We update this page when new industry summaries are published.
Hidden cost: overruns and internal time
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Your recurring consultant spend: 864 000 SEK / year
Typically addressable with automation: 302 400 SEK – 561 600 SEK / year
Estimated payback (illustrative): 3–3 months
This is an estimate based on your inputs, not a promise. Assumes 35–65% of recurring work may be automatable and run costs of 8–15% of addressable spend. Your real ROI case uses your actual invoices and hours.
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Sources
- Workamo — guide to consultant hourly rates (Sweden) — Secondary guide; ranges vary by role and city
- Almi — what does a consultant cost? — General business guidance, not a statistical agency