Salary Calculator Norway

Tax Year: 2025 – 2026

If you live in Norway and earn a gross annual salary (Bruttolønn) of 676,320 kr, or 56,360 kr per month, your monthly net salary (Nettolønn) will be 41,938 kr This results in an effective tax rate of 26%, as estimated by our tax calculator for Norway (Skattekalkulator).

The following chart outlines your before-tax earnings relative to the national average salary and minimum wage in Norway.

Please note that the national figures assume full-time employment for the entire year, while your salary is calculated based on the settings you selected.

In Norway, salaries are usually paid on a monthly basis, with deductions made for taxes and social security contributions. Employees receive a payslip that details their gross salary, the deductions made, and the net amount received.

Employers are responsible for withholding the necessary taxes and contributions from employees' salaries. These deductions are then paid to the relevant government authorities.

• Municipal Tax (Kommuneskatt): This is a local tax levied by the municipality where you live, with rates varying slightly depending on the specific municipality.
• County Tax (Fylkesskatt): Similar to the municipal tax, the county tax is a regional tax collected by the county where you reside.
• Joint Tax (Fellesskatt): This is a national tax that applies uniformly across the country and contributes to the funding of state services.
• Step Tax (Trinnskatt): A progressive tax applied to gross income exceeding certain thresholds. The rate increases as your income rises, ensuring that higher earners pay a larger percentage of their income in taxes.
• Social Security Contributions (Trygdeavgift): Mandatory contributions that fund the Norwegian social security system, covering pensions, healthcare and unemployment benefits.