Salaries in Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä offers salaries at about 80% of Helsinki levels but with excellent purchasing power. The university city has a young, educated population and growing opportunities in education technology and paper industry innovation.
Estimate, not survey data. These are Herizon's rounded estimates for Jyväskylä, scaled by a city salary index (80% of Helsinki), not city-level survey results. Last reviewed 2026-10-13. Official figures: Statistics Finland, Structure of earnings (Palkkarakennetilasto)
Career Progression by Industry
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Information Technology
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Healthcare
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Engineering
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Education
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Service Industry
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Jyväskylä vs Helsinki
Purchasing Power Advantage
While salaries in Jyväskylä are 20% lower than Helsinki, the cost of living is 41% lower. This means your money goes 36% further in Jyväskylä.
Top Employers in Jyväskylä
These companies are among the largest employers in Jyväskylä and typically offer competitive salaries and benefits.
Salary Negotiation Tips for Jyväskylä
- 1Education sector offers excellent job security
- 2Paper industry transformation creates new tech roles
- 3Sports technology companies value athletic background
- 4Student city means good part-time opportunities
- 5Research collaboration with university is valued