2026 StatisticsAverage Salary in Norway
Salary statistics and benchmarks for Norway. See how your salary compares to averages by industry and experience level.
Average Gross Salary
NOK 660,000
per year
Median Gross Salary
NOK 600,000
per year
Average Net Salary
NOK 440,000
per year
Median Net Salary
NOK 410,000
per year
Average is higher than median because high earners pull the average up. Median represents the "middle" salary - half earn more, half earn less.
Salary by Experience Level
Entry Level (0-2 years)
NOK 420,000(NOK 35,000/month)
Junior (2-5 years)
NOK 520,000(NOK 43,333/month)
Mid-Level (5-10 years)
NOK 650,000(NOK 54,167/month)
Senior (10-15 years)
NOK 800,000(NOK 66,667/month)
Expert (15+ years)
NOK 1,000,000(NOK 83,333/month)
Salary by Industry
1.Oil & Gas
NOK 950,0002.Technology & IT
NOK 780,0003.Finance & Banking
NOK 750,0004.Maritime & Shipping
NOK 720,0005.Engineering
NOK 680,0006.Consulting
NOK 650,0007.Healthcare
NOK 580,0008.Retail & Hospitality
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Salary benchmarks are compiled from official statistics, labour-market releases, and country employment datasets. This page was last reviewed for Norway 2026 data on April 27, 2026.
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Calculation notes
- Average and median salaries are gross annual estimates unless marked as net.
- Industry and experience bands are directional benchmarks, not guaranteed pay ranges.
- Figures can vary by region, company size, benefits, contract type, and bonus policy.