Average Salary in Norway 2026
Currency: NOK · Updated for 2026
How much money does a person working in Norway make?
Average Monthly Salary
58,265 NOK
( 699,174 NOK yearly )
~ 5,549 USD per month ( 66,588 USD yearly )
LOW
11,655 NOK
1,110 USD
AVERAGE
58,265 NOK
5,549 USD
HIGH
233,058 NOK
22,196 USD
A person working in Norway typically earns around 58,265 NOK per month. Salaries range from 11,655 NOK (lowest average) to 233,058 NOK (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).
This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.
Distribution of Salaries in Norway
Median and salary distribution monthly Norway
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What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated.
The median (49,529 NOK) represents the middle salary value — 50% earn more and 50% earn less. The average (58,265 NOK) is the sum of all salaries divided by the number of workers, and can be skewed by extremely high or low salaries.
Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does a person's salary progress over time?
- 0–2 Years (Entry Level)349,587 NOK
- 2–5 Years (Junior)454,461 NOK
- 5–10 Years (Mid-Career)594,300 NOK
- 10–15 Years (Experienced)699,174 NOK
- 15+ Years (Senior)839,013 NOK
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher the wage.
Generally speaking, employees having experience from two to five years earn on average +30% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.
Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average +31% more than those with five years or less of work experience.
As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by +18% and an additional +20% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.
“On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years experience mark.”
Salary Comparison By Education
How does the education level affect your salary?
- High School419,507 NOK
- Certificate489,426 NOK
- Associate559,335 NOK
- Bachelor's699,174 NOK
- Master's839,013 NOK
- PhD978,842 NOK
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High School → Certificate
+17%
Certificate → Bachelor's
+43%
Bachelor's → Master's
+20%
Master's → PhD
+17%
It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degrees levels across many jobs, below are our findings.
Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average +17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.
Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn +43% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.
Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are +20% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.
Finally, PhD holders earn +17% more than Master's Degree holders on average.
Salary Comparison By Gender
Salary comparison by gender monthly Norway
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male employees in Norway earn 8% more than their female counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Norway
How much are annual salary increments? How often do employees get salary raises?
7%
Average Raise
14 months
Review Frequency
7%
Annualized Increase
Employees in Norway are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 7% every 14 months.
The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 ÷ Increase Frequency
The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Norway is 7%.
Bonus and Incentive Rates in Norway
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
48%
Received Bonus
52%
No Bonus
48% of surveyed staff in Norway reported receiving at least one form of monetary bonus.
Average Bonus Rate
5%
of annual salary
Types of Bonuses Considered:
• Individual Performance-Based Bonuses
• Company Performance Bonuses
• Goal-Based Bonuses
• Holiday / End of Year Bonuses
Top 5 Highest Paying Industries
Annual average salaries
- Legal943,887 NOK
- Aviation908,922 NOK
- Information Technology908,922 NOK
- Banking873,968 NOK
- Pharmaceuticals873,968 NOK
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Salaries for Popular Jobs
Sample job titles and their average salaries
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Surgeon | 1,747,935 NOK | 145,667 NOK |
| Pilot | 1,398,348 NOK | 116,529 NOK |
| Software Developer | 1,258,509 NOK | 104,874 NOK |
| Data Scientist | 1,188,600 NOK | 99,047 NOK |
| Financial Manager | 1,118,681 NOK | 93,219 NOK |
| Database Administrator | 1,048,761 NOK | 87,402 NOK |
| Engineer | 978,842 NOK | 81,575 NOK |
| Marketing Manager | 908,922 NOK | 75,747 NOK |
| Project Manager | 873,968 NOK | 72,828 NOK |
| Accountant | 769,094 NOK | 64,092 NOK |
| Hotel Manager | 699,174 NOK | 58,265 NOK |
| Nurse | 629,255 NOK | 52,437 NOK |
| Graphic Designer | 594,300 NOK | 49,529 NOK |
| Chef | 524,381 NOK | 43,701 NOK |
| Teacher | 489,426 NOK | 40,782 NOK |
Salary Comparison By City
Average annual salaries by city
| City | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Oslo | 804,048 NOK |
| Bergen | 734,129 NOK |
| Trondheim | 734,129 NOK |
| Stavanger | 734,129 NOK |
| Drammen | 734,129 NOK |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more?
55,356 NOK
Private Sector
61,173 NOK
Public Sector
+11%
Public sector employees in Norway earn 11% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
Average Hourly Wage in Norway
336 NOK
per hour
The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Norway is 336 NOK. This means that the average person in Norway earns approximately 336 NOK for every worked hour. Hourly Wage = Annual Salary ÷ (52 × 5 × 8)
Cost of Living in Norway
Estimated monthly expenses
Rent
12,453 NOK
/month
Food
3,990 NOK
/month
Transport
1,491 NOK
/month
Utilities
1,995 NOK
/month
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