Average Salary in Norway (2026)
The average full-time gross salary in Norway is roughly NOK 765,000 per year — NOK 63,750 per month (≈ €65,948/year). After income tax and employee contributions at 2025 rates, that leaves an estimated NOK 46,789 per month in take-home pay.
Key salary figures
- Avg. gross per year
- NOK 765,000
- Avg. gross per month
- NOK 63,750
- Est. net per month
- NOK 46,789
- Tax & contributions
- 26.6%
- Gross per year (EUR)
- ≈ €65,948
- Avg. living costs (single)
- €2,060/mo
National all-sector estimates. Capital-city, tech and finance salaries typically run 30–80% higher.
From gross to net in Norway
On the average salary, total deductions in Norway come to about 26.6% — leaving NOK 561,468 per year net. The exact split between income tax and social contributions depends on your personal situation.
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Average single-person living costs in Norway run about €2,060 per month. Against an average net salary of ≈ €4,034, that leaves roughly €1,974 of monthly headroom for savings, travel and extras. Build your own budget with the Norway cost of living calculator.
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Average salaries in other countries
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- France
- Italy
- Spain
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- Cyprus
- Lithuania
- Malta
- Estonia
- Portugal
- Czech Republic
- Croatia
- Poland
- Latvia
- Hungary
- Slovakia
- Greece
- Romania
- Bulgaria
Or compare all countries side by side on the European salary comparison page, and see the full country picture on our Norway guide.