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Average Salary in Norway

Julien Sicard
Julien Sicard
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Published
November 3, 2026
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Updated
November 3, 2026
AVERAGE MONTHLY EARNINGS, FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT, 2025

Average monthly earnings in Norway were NOK 62,070 per full-time equivalent in 2025, according to Statistics Norway (SSB), up 4.5% from 2024. The median was NOK 55,800: half of jobs paid more and half less. A quarter of jobs paid under NOK 45,470 and a quarter more than NOK 69,490.

NOK 62,070 / month
Median monthly earnings
NOK 55,800
Women, average
NOK 57,690
Men, average
NOK 65,610
Information and communication
NOK 80,770 / month

Statistics Norway (SSB) publishes monthly earnings every year for all employees, measured in November. Figures are averages per full-time equivalent, so part-time pay is scaled up to a full-time job. The 2025 figures were published on 5 February 2026.

Average monthly earnings by industry in Norway, 2024 and 2025

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Industry</th><th>Average monthly pay, 2025</th><th>Average monthly pay, 2024</th><th>Change</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>All industries</strong></td><td><strong>NOK 62,070</strong></td><td><strong>NOK 59,370</strong></td><td><strong>4.5%</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Agriculture, forestry and fishing</td><td>NOK 55,520</td><td>NOK 52,630</td><td>5.5%</td></tr><tr><td>Mining and extraction</td><td>NOK 94,310</td><td>NOK 90,650</td><td>4.0%</td></tr><tr><td>Manufacturing</td><td>NOK 62,650</td><td>NOK 59,660</td><td>5.0%</td></tr><tr><td>Electricity, gas, steam and hot water supply</td><td>NOK 84,980</td><td>NOK 81,090</td><td>4.8%</td></tr><tr><td>Water supply, sewerage and waste</td><td>NOK 57,940</td><td>NOK 55,520</td><td>4.4%</td></tr><tr><td>Construction</td><td>NOK 58,840</td><td>NOK 56,080</td><td>4.9%</td></tr><tr><td>Wholesale and retail trade, motor vehicle repair</td><td>NOK 55,680</td><td>NOK 53,320</td><td>4.4%</td></tr><tr><td>Transport and storage</td><td>NOK 59,980</td><td>NOK 57,560</td><td>4.2%</td></tr><tr><td>Accommodation and food service</td><td>NOK 42,810</td><td>NOK 40,730</td><td>5.1%</td></tr><tr><td>Information and communication</td><td>NOK 80,770</td><td>NOK 76,910</td><td>5.0%</td></tr><tr><td>Financial and insurance activities</td><td>NOK 88,570</td><td>NOK 84,040</td><td>5.4%</td></tr><tr><td>Real estate activities</td><td>NOK 75,060</td><td>NOK 71,990</td><td>4.3%</td></tr><tr><td>Professional, scientific and technical activities</td><td>NOK 76,810</td><td>NOK 73,080</td><td>5.1%</td></tr><tr><td>Administrative and support services</td><td>NOK 53,980</td><td>NOK 51,580</td><td>4.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Public administration and defense, social security</td><td>NOK 66,440</td><td>NOK 62,840</td><td>5.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Education</td><td>NOK 58,240</td><td>NOK 55,900</td><td>4.2%</td></tr><tr><td>Health and social work</td><td>NOK 56,340</td><td>NOK 54,470</td><td>3.4%</td></tr><tr><td>Arts, entertainment and recreation</td><td>NOK 54,440</td><td>NOK 51,430</td><td>5.9%</td></tr><tr><td>Other service activities</td><td>NOK 56,980</td><td>NOK 54,300</td><td>4.9%</td></tr></tbody></table>

Average monthly earnings by sector and sex in Norway, 2025

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Sector, 2025</th><th>All employees</th><th>Men</th><th>Women</th><th>Change from 2024</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>All sectors</strong></td><td><strong>NOK 62,070</strong></td><td><strong>NOK 65,610</strong></td><td><strong>NOK 57,690</strong></td><td><strong>4.5%</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Private sector and publicly owned enterprises</td><td>NOK 63,310</td><td>NOK 65,950</td><td>NOK 58,020</td><td>4.7%</td></tr><tr><td>Municipal administration</td><td>NOK 55,080</td><td>NOK 57,360</td><td>NOK 54,260</td><td>3.4%</td></tr><tr><td>Central government</td><td>NOK 66,530</td><td>NOK 71,340</td><td>NOK 63,340</td><td>5.0%</td></tr></tbody></table>

How SSB measures pay

The average was NOK 62,070 a month in 2025 and the median NOK 55,800. The average is higher because a smaller group earns a lot more: the top 1% of jobs paid over NOK 230,440 a month. Women earned an average of NOK 57,690 and men NOK 65,610, so women's average pay was 87.9% of men's. Pay grew fastest at the top: 5.1% for the 10% best paid jobs, against 4.1% for the 10% lowest paid.

Setting pay for a hire in Norway

Industry changes pay a lot. Information and communication averaged NOK 80,770 a month in 2025 and professional, scientific and technical services NOK 76,810, against NOK 42,810 in accommodation and food service. Norway has no statutory minimum wage, so check whether a generally applicable collective agreement covers the role. Plan for the employer cost too: the employer contribution adds up to 14.1% on top of pay, depending on the zone, as our guide to hiring in Norway shows. Need help with the search? We find, screen and shortlist remote professionals across Europe, with 3 candidates within 21 days. See how placement works.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary in Norway?

NOK 62,070 a month per full-time equivalent in 2025, according to SSB. That is about NOK 744,840 a year.

What is the median salary in Norway?

NOK 55,800 a month per full-time equivalent in 2025. Half of jobs paid more and half less.

Which industry pays the most in Norway?

Mining and extraction had the highest average in 2025 at NOK 94,310 a month, followed by financial and insurance activities at NOK 88,570.

How much do people in IT earn in Norway?

Average monthly earnings in information and communication were NOK 80,770 in 2025, up 5.0% from NOK 76,910 in 2024.

How big is the gender pay gap in Norway?

In 2025 women's average monthly earnings were NOK 57,690 and men's NOK 65,610, so women earned 87.9% of what men earned on average.

Sources

  1. SSB, Lønn, published 5 Feb 2026. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  2. SSB, Hva er vanlig lønn i Norge?, updated 27 May 2026. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
  3. SSB, Høyest lønnsvekst i toppen, 5 Feb 2026. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
Julien Sicard
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