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Gothenburg Tram Chiefs' Salaries Revealed in New Report

Gothenburg's tram company reveals executive salaries ranging from 115,000 to 70,000 SEK monthly. CEO Linda Rudenwall tops the list in this municipal transport organization. The disclosure offers insight into public sector compensation in Swedish cities.

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CEO Linda Rudenwall earns the highest salary at Gothenburg's public transport company. A new analysis shows management salaries range from 115,000 to 70,000 Swedish kronor monthly. That's approximately $11,000 to $6,800 USD. Most management team members joined the company during the 2020s.

The HR chief Mark Wennerström recently joined the leadership group. He described the organization as a small special municipal company. Gothenburg's tram system serves Sweden's second-largest city with extensive public transport networks.

Public sector executive pay often draws scrutiny in Nordic countries. These salary figures come amid ongoing debates about wage equality in Sweden. The transparency provides rare insight into municipal company compensation structures.

Why do public transport executives command such salaries? The company manages complex urban mobility systems affecting thousands daily. Yet these figures exceed average Swedish wages substantially.

Published: October 14, 2025

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