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2026 rules
Benefits calculator for Sweden
How much you get if you lose your job, have a baby, fall ill or raise children, with the 2026 rules that apply in Sweden.
Quick answerIn Sweden, with a monthly gross salary of 40,000 SEK and 10 years of work: unemployment benefit 27,200 SEK per month, duration 300 days (10 months), maternity or parental pay 30,615 SEK per month, duration 480 days (16 months), sick pay for 30 days 29,584 SEK in total, and child benefit for two children 2,650 SEK per month.
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Popular questions
How much unemployment benefit will I get in Sweden?
With a monthly gross salary of 40,000 SEK and 10 years of work, the benefit is about 27,200 SEK per month, duration 300 days (10 months). With 12 months of a-kassa membership you get 80% of your income, capped at 34,000 SEK a month, so at most 27,200 SEK. After 100 days it falls to 70% and after 200 days to 65%. Without membership you get only the basic level.
How much is maternity or parental pay in Sweden?
With a monthly gross salary of 40,000 SEK, it is about 30,615 SEK per month, duration 480 days (16 months). 390 days are paid at about 80% of your income, at most 1,259 SEK a day and at least 250 SEK in 2026. The other 90 days pay 180 SEK a day.
How much sick pay do I get in Sweden?
For 30 days of sick leave you receive about 29,584 SEK in total in total. From day 15 Försäkringskassan pays sjukpenning of about 80% of your income, at most 1,259 SEK a day in 2026.
How much is child benefit in Sweden?
For two children the result is 2,650 SEK per month. Barnbidrag is 1,250 SEK a month per child until 16, with no income test.
In Sweden unemployment benefit is paid by your a-kassa, parental and sick benefits by Försäkringskassan, sick pay for the first 14 days by the employer, and child benefit (barnbidrag) by Försäkringskassan.
Unemployment benefit in Sweden
- Under the rules in force since October 2025 you need an income of at least 120,000 SEK in a 12 month period, with at least 11,000 SEK in at least 4 months.
- With 12 months of a-kassa membership you get 80% of your income, capped at 34,000 SEK a month, so at most 27,200 SEK. After 100 days it falls to 70% and after 200 days to 65%. Without membership you get only the basic level.
- The benefit lasts up to 300 days, paid as 22 days a month, after 2 waiting days. It is taxable.
Maternity and parental leave in Sweden
- Parents share 480 days of föräldrapenning per child, 90 of them reserved for each parent.
- 390 days are paid at about 80% of your income, at most 1,259 SEK a day and at least 250 SEK in 2026. The other 90 days pay 180 SEK a day.
- The other parent gets 10 extra days at birth. Many collective agreements add about 10% on top.
Sick pay in Sweden
- The employer pays sick pay (sjuklön) of 80% for days 1 to 14, minus a waiting-day deduction of 20% of a week's sick pay.
- From day 15 Försäkringskassan pays sjukpenning of about 80% of your income, at most 1,259 SEK a day in 2026.
- After one year the rate falls to about 75%.
Child benefit in Sweden
- Barnbidrag is 1,250 SEK a month per child until 16, with no income test.
- Families with two or more children get a large family supplement: 150 SEK for 2 children, 730 SEK for 3, 1,740 SEK for 4 and 2,990 SEK for 5.
- From 16 the child receives study allowance instead if in school.
Before you apply: five things people often miss
Quitting is not the same as being dismissed
In most countries you get no unemployment benefit, or get it later, if you resign or agree to leave. Before you sign a termination agreement, check what it means for your benefit.
Your insurance record decides everything
Duration and amount depend on how many months you paid contributions and on what salary. Check that your employer reported you correctly before you apply.
Gross, net and taxes
Some benefits are paid gross and are taxed, others are tax free. The calculator shows the amount the rules describe. The money you see in your account can be lower.
Combine benefits the smart way
Sick leave, maternity leave and unemployment usually cannot be paid for the same days. The order in which you claim them can change how much you receive in total.
Examples by salary
Ten years of work, age 35, first child, 30 days of sick leave, 2026 rules.
| Monthly salary | Unemployment | Maternity or parental | Sick pay, 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24,000 SEK | 19,200 SEK per month | 18,369 SEK per month | 17,750 SEK |
| 40,000 SEK | 27,200 SEK per month | 30,615 SEK per month | 29,584 SEK |
| 64,000 SEK | 27,200 SEK per month | 37,758 SEK per month | 41,347 SEK |
Frequently asked questions
Do I get unemployment benefit if I quit my job in Sweden?
If you resign without an acceptable reason, you are suspended from benefit for 45 days.
Where do I apply in Sweden?
Register with Arbetsförmedlingen on your first day without work, then apply to your a-kassa. Föräldrapenning and sjukpenning: Försäkringskassan online. Barnbidrag is paid automatically.
Is this an official decision?
No. MyBenefitKit is an informational calculator. The institution that pays the benefit decides the exact amount from your full insurance record. Use the result to plan and to check the decision you receive.
Sources and disclaimer
This page is informational. The rules and amounts are based on laws and official publications valid in October 2026 and simplified for the calculator. Individual cases, collective agreements and regional rules can change the result.