Home computer help costs roughly 700 to 1,200 SEK per hour before the RUT deduction (2026 guide figures), which is about 350 to 600 SEK per hour after the 50 percent deduction. Simpler jobs are often solved in one to two hours. Remote help has a lower hourly rate but earns no deduction, so for longer jobs a home visit usually works out cheaper.
What does computer help cost?
Guide figures for 2026:
| Before RUT | After RUT | |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate, home visit | 700–1,200 SEK/h | 350–600 SEK/h |
| Hourly rate, remote help | 600–900 SEK/h | no deduction |
| Call-out fee (no deduction) | 200–500 SEK | 200–500 SEK |
| Pensioner rate, where offered | approx. 1,000 SEK/h | approx. 500 SEK/h |
Guide prices for common jobs, labour cost after RUT:
| Job | Approximate time | After RUT |
|---|---|---|
| Clean up and speed up a slow computer | 1–2 h | 350–1,200 SEK |
| Virus removal | 1–2 h | 350–1,200 SEK |
| Set up a new computer and move files | 2–3 h | 700–1,800 SEK |
| Install a router, improve WiFi | 1–2 h | 350–1,200 SEK |
| Install a printer | 0.5–1 h | 175–600 SEK |
These are guide figures, not quotes. Many companies also apply a minimum charge, often one hour.
Note the remote-help row. RUT only covers hours worked in your home. Remote help is carried out from the company's premises and therefore earns no deduction at all, even though the problem is on your computer. Remote help is often still the cheapest option, since there is no call-out fee and the hourly rate is lower, but compare it against the home-visit price after the deduction rather than before.
How much the RUT deduction saves you
RUT is 50 percent of the labour cost, up to 75,000 SEK per person per year (Skatteverket). The company applies it directly on the invoice, so you never claim anything back yourself.
Worked example, setting up a new computer:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Labour, 2.5 h × 950 SEK | 2,375 SEK |
| RUT deduction, 50 percent | −1,188 SEK |
| Call-out fee (no deduction) | 350 SEK |
| To pay | 1,537 SEK |
The deduction applies whether you rent or own, unlike ROT which is for owner-occupied homes only. If two adults live in the household you each have your own ceiling and can split the invoice between you.
The company must hold approved F-tax (F-skatt), otherwise the deduction does not apply at all. You can check a company's F-tax status yourself with Skatteverket before booking.
What does not qualify
- Spare parts and accessories: SSD, memory, battery, router, cables
- Software licences
- Travel and transport
- Work carried out in a workshop rather than in your home, because RUT requires the work to be done in or close to the home
- Websites and company IT
That fourth point surprises a lot of people: if you drop the computer off at a workshop instead of having someone come to you, the deduction can disappear. Ask how the company handles it before you hand anything over.
Remote help or a home visit?
Less obvious than it looks, because RUT only covers work carried out in your home. Remote help has the lower hourly rate but you pay it in full; a home visit has the higher rate but it halves.
Worked example for a software problem:
| 1 hour | 2 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Remote, 750 SEK/h, no deduction | 750 SEK | 1,500 SEK |
| Home visit, 950 SEK/h after RUT, plus 350 SEK call-out | 825 SEK | 1,300 SEK |
The crossover sits somewhere between one and two hours. Short jobs are cheaper remotely, longer jobs are cheaper in your home.
Remote help still wins on speed, can often be booked the same day, and is enough for software problems: a slow computer, viruses, a program misbehaving, email that will not work.
A home visit is needed when the computer will not start, when hardware is involved, or when the problem concerns the network and someone needs to see the physical layout. It is also the only option that earns a deduction.
Pensioner pricing
Some companies offer a lower hourly rate for pensioners, sometimes around 500 SEK per hour after RUT. It is not always clearly advertised, so ask when you book.
Ask also whether they offer patient, plain-language guidance, meaning someone explains at a calm pace rather than just fixing it and leaving. That time is RUT-eligible in exactly the same way.
How to keep the cost down
- Use remote help for short jobs and a home visit for longer ones, since only the home visit earns a deduction
- Collect several jobs into the same visit, since the minimum charge applies anyway
- Describe the problem carefully when booking, ideally with a photo of the error message
- Have passwords ready in advance, otherwise the time goes on searching for them
- Do not buy spare parts yourself without asking first, the wrong part costs more in labour
- Check that the labour cost is stated separately on the invoice
Common questions
What does home computer help cost?
Around 700 to 1,200 SEK per hour before RUT as a 2026 guide figure, so roughly 350 to 600 SEK per hour after the deduction.
Do I get RUT for computer help?
Yes, 50 percent off the labour cost up to 75,000 SEK per person per year (Skatteverket).
Is there a lower price for pensioners?
Some companies offer it, sometimes around 500 SEK per hour after RUT. Ask when you book.
Is remote help cheaper than a home visit?
Only for short jobs. Remote help earns no RUT deduction, so from around two hours a home visit is usually cheaper.
Is there a call-out fee on top?
Often for home visits, and it does not qualify for RUT.
Are spare parts included in the price?
No, they are materials and do not qualify. Only the labour of installing them does.
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