SALARY IN NORWAY

Norway is a small but very beautiful and economically developed state, located in Northern Europe in the western part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. In the east and southeast bordered by Sweden, Finland and Russia. Huge reserves of natural resources (oil, gas, fish) are concentrated here, which contributes to the standard of living and prosperity of the country as a whole.

The population of Norway is only 5.5 million people, and unemployment does not exceed 3–4%. This is a very safe country with excellent infrastructure, quality medicine and free higher education. It is an ideal place for business, professional activity and residence. Let's find out what salaries in Norway in 2023.

Salary in Norway

Minimum salary in Norway

Norway is on the list of ten European countries that do not have a national minimum wage. The rates are fixed in labor collective agreements between employers, trade unions and local authorities and depend on the specific economic sector.

MINIMUM WAGE IN NORWAY (krone/dollar per hour)

Construction

Skilled workers – 230 kr ($22)
Unskilled workers with no experience – 207.40 kr ($20)
Unskilled workers with at least 1 year of experience – 216 kr ($20)
Workers under 18 years of age – 139 kr ($13)

Maritime construction industry

Skilled workers – 197.01 kr ($19)
Intermediate skilled workers – 188.04 kr ($18)
Unskilled workers – 179.17 kr ($17)

For employment requiring an overnight stay away from home, the following hourly allowance is paid:

For skilled workers – 39.40 kr ($3.7)
For medium-skilled workers – 37,61 kr ($3.5)
For unskilled workers – 35.83 kr ($3.4 $)

Agriculture and horticulture

Temporary workers

Under 18 years of age – 114.40 kr ($11)
Over 18 years of age for work up to 12 weeks – 134.40 kr ($13)
Over 18 years old for work between 12 and 24 weeks – 139.90 kr ($13)

Permanent workers

Unskilled workers – 154.30 kr ($15)
Workers under 18 years of age – 123.90 kr ($12)
Supplement for skilled workers – 14 kr ($1.3 $)
Cleaning company employees (janitors)
Regular rate – 204.54 kr ($19)
Workers under the age of 18 – 153.55 kr ($14)

Fish processing companies

Skilled workers – 213.78 kr ($20)
Production workers – 199.78 kr ($19)
Workers under the age of 18 – 80% of the minimum wage.

Electricians (other than oil industry)

Skilled workers – 234.14 kr ($22)
Other workers – 205.46 kr ($19)

Trucking (over 3.5 tons) – 196.50 kr ($18)

Passenger transport – 194.12 kr ($18)

Service industry (workers over 20 years old and over 18 years old with at least four months of experience) – 179.94 kr ($17)

Note. Information about the minimum wage in Norway is based on official data from the Norwegian Labour Inspectorate.

In order to obtain a residence permit to work in Norway, the pay and working conditions of a foreign worker must not be less / worse than for locals. In the case of employment in an industry to which a collective agreement applies, the collective wage rate must be paid.

In the case of employment in an industry to which a collective bargaining agreement does not apply, the wage may not be lower than the normal rate for someone working in the profession in the place where the foreigner is going to work.

If the position requires a master's degree, the foreign professional's pre-tax salary must be at least NOK 449,900 per year ($42,310).
If the position requires a bachelor's degree, the foreign specialist's pre-tax salary must be at least NOK 417,900 ($39,300) per year.

Average salary in Norway

According to official data from the Norwegian statistical office, the average wage in Norway in 2023 is 53,150 krone per month, the equivalent of 5,000 U.S. dollars.

AVERAGE SALARY IN NORWAY BY SECTOR OF ECONOMY
Sector of Economy	Krone per month	U.S. dollars per month
Mining and quarrying	82,130	7,725
Financial and insurance activities	77,800	7,315
Electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning	71,270	6,705
Information and communications	69,100	6,500
Professional, scientific and technical activities	66,270	6,230
Real estate operations	65,120	6,125
Public administration and defense	56,870	5,350
Manufacture	53,670	5,045
Transportation and storage	51,760	4,870
Construction	50,020	4,705
Education	49,820	4,685
Water, sewerage and waste management	49,510	4,656
Health care and social work	48,710	4,580
Wholesale and retail trade	48,360	4,550
Fishing, agriculture and forestry	46,420	4,365
Arts, entertainment and recreation	46,230	4,350
Administrative and support services	44,900	4,225
Accommodation and meals	36,260	3,410
Other services	48,450	4,555

In the private and public sector in Norway, local workers earn 54,060 kr ($5,085) per month. Central government officials earn 57,310 kr ($5,390) per month, and at the local level 47,370 kr ($4,455). Women's wages in Norway are 49,280 kr ($4,635) and men's 56,250 kr ($5,290).

AVERAGE SALARY IN NORWAY BY OCCUPATION
Occupation	Krone per month	U.S. dollars per month
Managing directors and executives	93,240	8,770
Managers	78,330	7,365
Professionals	59,980	5,640
Technicians and associate professionals	59,210	5,570
Plant and machine operators and assemblers	44,680	4,200
Clerical workers	44,610	4,195
Craft and related trades workers	43,930	4,130
Skilled workers in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries	40,220	3,780
Trade and service workers	38,760	3,645
Unskilled workers	37,560	3,530

Note. Statistics Norway's average wages by sector and occupational group are based on official data from the Norwegian Statistics Authority.

In conclusion, note that the basic rate of income tax in Norway from the salaries of employees is 22%. In addition the country provides for progressive rates depending on the annual income – from 0 (income up to 190,350 krone a year), to 17.4% (income over 2,000,000 krone a year).

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