Petra Lundh, the National Police Commissioner, has been revealed as the highest-paid agency head in Sweden, earning 188,000 SEK per month.

This salary is 8,000 SEK higher than her predecessor.

Following her on the list is Nils Öberg, Director General of the Swedish Social Insurance Agency, with a monthly salary of 183,600 SEK.

The third spot is held by Micael Bydén, departing Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, who earns 181,500 SEK per month.

Notably, half of the top ten highest-paid agency heads are women.