There are still over 1,500 open summer job advertisements for just over 11,000 positions on the Swedish Public Employment Service’s job bank Platsbanken, according to a new analysis from Sambla Group. Over 70 percent of the positions are in health and social care, but there are also hundreds of summer jobs in, for example, warehousing, transport, hotels, restaurants and retail.
“Summer jobs are one of the most important gateways into the labour market. The fact that there are still so many vacancies shows that the chances are good for those who keep applying, broaden their search and are prepared to be flexible about location,” says Marcus Karlsson, personal finance expert at Sambla Group.
Healthcare dominates – but there are jobs in several sectors
Assistant nurses in elderly care and care assistants are the most in-demand job titles, but Sambla Group’s review shows that there are also many summer jobs left in other sectors:
- 223 advertisements in transport, distribution and warehousing
- 196 advertisements in hotels, restaurants and catering
- 195 advertisements in sales, purchasing and marketing
- 121 advertisements in decontamination and sanitation
“We see a broad summer job market where healthcare accounts for the lion’s share of jobs, but where there are also many opportunities in services, logistics and retail. For those who are open to different types of tasks, the chances of finding a suitable job increase significantly,” says Marcus Karlsson.
Four out of five jobs outside the big cities
Most of the summer jobs are located outside the largest cities. Four out of five advertised positions are located outside Sweden’s 20 largest municipalities, according to Sambla Group’s analysis of data from Platsbanken.
“The Swedish summer job market is very much an issue for the whole country, not just big cities and classic tourist hotspots. Small and medium-sized municipalities are looking for summer staff for both welfare services and local businesses. For young people who are willing to commute or work in another location, this can be a smart way to both get a job and build experience more quickly,” says Marcus Karlsson.
Small municipalities at the top per capita
Measured per capita, several smaller municipalities stand out with particularly high numbers of open summer job positions. Among the municipalities with the most open advertisements per capita are Essunga, Lysekil, Tjörn, Malå, Strömstad, Älvdalen, Eda, Sotenäs, Storuman and Bräcke.
“For employers in smaller municipalities, summer workers are often crucial for keeping operations running during the high season, whether in elderly care, home care, retail or the hospitality industry. At the same time, those who take a job in a smaller town can gain responsibility, varied tasks and strong references that are worth their weight in gold in their next job application,” says Marcus Karlsson.
How to increase your chances of getting a summer job – Sambla’s tips
Apply broadly across several sectors
Don’t focus on just one type of job. Healthcare, social care, warehousing, retail, hotels, restaurants and local services can all be ways into the labour market.
Be prepared to travel a bit
Since many jobs are available outside the big cities, it pays to look in neighbouring municipalities and along commuting routes. A job with a slightly longer commute can open the door to both experience and future opportunities.
Contact employers directly
Not all jobs are advertised. Contact employers in healthcare, retail, hotels, restaurants and municipal operations and ask if they need extra staff this summer.
Show that you are reliable and flexible
Highlight things like showing up on time, being able to take responsibility and being prepared to work evenings, weekends or during peak holiday weeks. For many employers, attitude and reliability are at least as important as previous experience.
Occupations with the most open summer job positions, 1 June
| Occupation | Number of positions | Number of advertisements |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant nurse, home care and elderly care | 4,904 | 167 |
| Care assistant | 3,118 | 81 |
| Support worker | 712 | 28 |
| Personal assistant | 280 | 159 |
| Warehouse worker | 147 | 51 |
| Cleaner | 143 | 71 |
| Grocery retail assistant / Grocery store co-worker | 123 | 96 |
| Delivery driver | 103 | 58 |
| Treatment assistant / Social pedagogue | 91 | 19 |
| Restaurant assistant | 84 | 45 |
| Registered nurse | 80 | 38 |
| Shop assistant, specialised retail | 72 | 59 |
| Long-distance lorry driver | 64 | 11 |
| Support worker / Work supervisor / Support worker (LSS) | 56 | 30 |
| Waiter / Waitress | 56 | 28 |
| Forklift operator | 53 | 32 |
| Butcher | 46 | 1 |
| Checkout staff | 45 | 4 |
| Habilitation assistant | 42 | 3 |
| Security guard | 41 | 3 |
Source: Swedish Public Employment Service’s Platsbanken, situation report 1 June
For those who would like more support, Sambla has produced “Young people’s first guide to jobs & money”, a digital guide that follows young people from job searching and their first interview to their first payslip – and shows how they can use their summer earnings in a smart way. The guide is available here: https://www.samblagroup.com/wp…
About the summer job analysis
The analysis is based on open summer job advertisements on the Swedish Public Employment Service’s job bank Platsbanken as of 1 June 2026. Sambla Group’s analysis includes, among other things, the distribution between different occupational areas, where the jobs are located geographically and the number of advertisements per capita in Sweden’s municipalities.
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