How is vacation pay calculated for hourly workers?

Under Swedish law, hourly workers receive a minimum 12% vacation pay on gross wages.

What happens to unused vacation days when leaving a job?

Unused vacation days are paid out on your final paycheck at your daily rate plus vacation supplement.

Calculate Vacation Pay

Calculate vacation pay and unused holiday payout for Swedish employees.

Difference between Vacation Pay and Vacation SalaryVacation pay (semesterersättning) is cash compensation for unused holiday, while vacation salary (semesterlön) is your regular salary plus daily holiday supplements while on leave.

Select your situation:

12% Statutory Vacation Pay

For hourly workers and side jobs.

Total Gross Wages65 000 kr

12% Vacation Pay

7,800kr brutto

12% statutory rate.

Gross Wages65 000 kr

Vacation Pay (12%)+7 800 kr

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