- Country Guide
- Norway
Norway
Last Update by , 01 Aug 2024
You must log in to be able to download this document
Exchange Rate
22 Jan 2025
Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Oslo
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (NOK) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 126 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 897 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 24,729 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 18,150 |
Current Inflation Rate
4.1%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- There is no statutory minimum wage- wages are determined by collective agreements
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (NOK) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
3,000 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
5,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
6,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
9,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
4.9%
Statutory Contribution
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Security |
14.1% + 5% income exceeding 850,000 NOK |
7.80% | All staff aged 18-69 |
| Occupational Injury Insurance | Premium set by individual insurers | Income up to 72,662 NOK per year | All staff |
| Pension Scheme (OTP) |
Minimum 2% annual salary Income exceeding 1,000 NOK |
- | All staff aged over 13 |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Norway include:
- Additional leave: 4 days off
- Combined allowance for internet & mobile phone: 4,390 NOK per month
- Additional annual leave: 1-5 days per year
- Christmas gifts for employees: up to NOK 5,000 per year
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: January 1st-December 31st
Filing start date: 30th April
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 – 208,050 | 0% |
| 208,051 – 292,850 | 1.7% |
| 292,851 – 670,000 | 4.0% |
| 670,001 – 937,900 | 13.6% |
| 937,901 – 1,350,000 | 16.6% |
| 1,350,001+ | 17.60% |
Non-residents
- Non-resident pay tax on specific income from Norwegian sources at 25% (including 8.2% National Insurance)
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Typical practice
40 hours
Monday-Sunday
Overtime
9 hours of work within 24 hours , 40 hours in 7 days
- Over 40 hours: Paid at 140% per hour at the regular rate
- Hours cannot exceed
- 10 hours in 7 days
- 25 hours in 4 consecutive weeks
- 200 hours in 52 weeks
Employment Contract
Permanent
Contract Format
Written, in Norwegian or English, bilingual contracts in other languages are also accepted and issued no later than 1 month before staff begin working
Payroll Currency
NOK, other currencies accepted but agreements must be in writing
Probation
Up to 6 months
Contract Period
No minimum duration
Termination
-
During Probation:
- 14 days by either party -
Voluntary resignation:
- Up to 3 months -
Involuntary termination:
- Under 5 years' service: 1 month
- Over 5 years' service: 2 months
- Over 10 years' service: 3 months
- Staff over 50-54 years old: 4 months
- Staff over 55-59 years old: 5 months
- Staff over 60 years old: 6 months -
Severance:
- No statutory severance
- Typical practice: Employers offer discretionary packages
Public Holiday
12 days
Country Level
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 01 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 17 Apr - 21 Apr | Maundy Thursday |
| 18 Apr | Good Friday |
| 20 Apr | Easter Sunday |
| 21 Apr | Easter Monday |
| 01 May | Labor Day |
| 17 May | Constitution Day |
| 29 May | Ascension Day |
| 08 Jun | Pentecost |
| 09 Jun | Whit Monday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec | St. Stephen's Day |
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave |
25 working days 31 working days |
Staff under 60 years Staff over 60 years |
| Sick Leave | Up to 52 weeks per year | All staff with 4 weeks' service |
| Pregnancy and Maternity Leave |
18 weeks 12 weeks pregnancy 6 weeks maternity |
All expectant mothers with 4 weeks' service |
| Paternity Leave | 2 weeks | All expectant fathers |
| Parental Leave |
49 weeks: 1 child 66 weeks: 2 children 95 weeks: 3 or mor children |
All expectant parents with children under 3 years old using the full allowance |
| Adoption and Foster Care Leave |
12 weeks 24 weeks |
Staff fostering ort adopting a child For sole parents |
| Care Leave |
1-2 children: 10 days 3-4 children: 15 days |
Staff caring for children up to 12 years old who are sick |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Oslo
- https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/rates/bracket-tax/
- https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/young-people-work-and-tax/work-employment-and-employment-contracts/
- https://tradingeconomics.com/norway/wage-growth#:~:text=Wages%20in%20Norway%20increased%206.06,the%20first%20quarter%20of%202017
- https://www.ssb.no/en/arbeid-og-lonn/lonn-og-arbeidskraftkostnader/statistikk/lonn
- https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/rates/national-insurance-contributions/
- https://info.altinn.no/en/start-and-run-business/working-conditions/employment/Compulsory-occupational-pension/
- https://www.paylab.com/no/salaryinfo#:~:text=The%20gross%20salary%20range%20for,drastically%20among%20different%20job%20categories.
- https://info.altinn.no/en/start-and-run-business/working-conditions/print-leave-of-absence-and-holidays/paid-and-unpaid-leave/
- https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/business-and-organisation/tax-for-businesses/tax-return/deductions/office-car-transport-and-equipment/expenses-for-mobile-phone-broadband-telephone-etc/
- https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/regler-om-pensjon-fra-forste-krone-og-dag-settes-i-kraft/id2893280/
- https://info.altinn.no/en/start-and-run-business/working-conditions/employment/employment-contracts/
- https://info.altinn.no/en/start-and-run-business/working-conditions/print-termination-of-employment-relationships/redundancy/
Ready To Expand in Norway?
Have any questions? We’d love to hear from you
Contact UsCountry Guide - Norway
Last updated: 01 Aug 2024
Exchange Rate
Currency (NOK)
- 1 CNY = 0.185 NOK
- 1 USD = 1.32 NOK
Other currencies can be retrieved via the country guide link above.
Find us on WeChat
Labor Cost Calculator
To know the total employer cost for hiring a staff with certain salary, please go to our main site: https://marcopayroll.com
Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Oslo
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (NOK) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 126 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 897 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 24,729 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 18,150 |
Current Inflation Rate
4.1%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- There is no statutory minimum wage- wages are determined by collective agreements
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (NOK) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
3,000 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
5,000 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
6,000 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
9,000 |
Annual Salary Growth
4.9%
Statutory Contribution
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Security |
14.1% + 5% income exceeding 850,000 NOK |
7.80% | All staff aged 18-69 |
| Occupational Injury Insurance | Premium set by individual insurers | Income up to 72,662 NOK per year | All staff |
| Pension Scheme (OTP) |
Minimum 2% annual salary Income exceeding 1,000 NOK |
- | All staff aged over 13 |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Norway include:
- Additional leave: 4 days off
- Combined allowance for internet & mobile phone: 4,390 NOK per month
- Additional annual leave: 1-5 days per year
- Christmas gifts for employees: up to NOK 5,000 per year
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax period: January 1st-December 31st
Filing start date: 30th April
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 – 208,050 | 0% |
| 208,051 – 292,850 | 1.7% |
| 292,851 – 670,000 | 4.0% |
| 670,001 – 937,900 | 13.6% |
| 937,901 – 1,350,000 | 16.6% |
| 1,350,001+ | 17.60% |
Non-residents
- Non-resident pay tax on specific income from Norwegian sources at 25% (including 8.2% National Insurance)
Working Hours
Statutory
40 hours
8 hours a day, 5 days a week
Typical practice
40 hours
Monday-Sunday
Overtime
9 hours of work within 24 hours , 40 hours in 7 days
- Over 40 hours: Paid at 140% per hour at the regular rate
- Hours cannot exceed
- 10 hours in 7 days
- 25 hours in 4 consecutive weeks
- 200 hours in 52 weeks
Employment Contract
Fixed-Term
Used for to replace temporarily absent staff (substitutes), extra temporary staff or for projects and seasonal work
Probation
Optional, usually 6 months
Termination
-
During probation:
- 14 days by either party -
Voluntary resignation:
- Up to 3 months -
Involuntary termination:
- Under 5 years' service: 1 month
- Over 5 years' service: 2 months
- Over 10 years' service: 3 months
- Staff over 50-54 years old: 4 months
- Staff over 55-59 years old: 5 months
- Staff over 60 years old: 6 months -
Severance:
- No statutory severance
- Typical practice: Employers offer discretionary packages
Permanent
Probation
Up to 6 months
Termination
-
During Probation:
- 14 days by either party -
Voluntary resignation:
- Up to 3 months -
Involuntary termination:
- Under 5 years' service: 1 month
- Over 5 years' service: 2 months
- Over 10 years' service: 3 months
- Staff over 50-54 years old: 4 months
- Staff over 55-59 years old: 5 months
- Staff over 60 years old: 6 months -
Severance:
- No statutory severance
- Typical practice: Employers offer discretionary packages
Public Holiday
12 days
2025
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave |
25 working days 31 working days |
Staff under 60 years Staff over 60 years |
| Sick Leave | Up to 52 weeks per year | All staff with 4 weeks' service |
| Pregnancy and Maternity Leave |
18 weeks 12 weeks pregnancy 6 weeks maternity |
All expectant mothers with 4 weeks' service |
| Paternity Leave | 2 weeks | All expectant fathers |
| Parental Leave |
49 weeks: 1 child 66 weeks: 2 children 95 weeks: 3 or mor children |
All expectant parents with children under 3 years old using the full allowance |
| Adoption and Foster Care Leave |
12 weeks 24 weeks |
Staff fostering ort adopting a child For sole parents |
| Care Leave |
1-2 children: 10 days 3-4 children: 15 days |
Staff caring for children up to 12 years old who are sick |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Oslo
- https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/rates/bracket-tax/
- https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/taxes/get-the-taxes-right/young-people-work-and-tax/work-employment-and-employment-contracts/
- https://tradingeconomics.com/norway/wage-growth#:~:text=Wages%20in%20Norway%20increased%206.06,the%20first%20quarter%20of%202017
- https://www.ssb.no/en/arbeid-og-lonn/lonn-og-arbeidskraftkostnader/statistikk/lonn
- https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/rates/national-insurance-contributions/
- https://info.altinn.no/en/start-and-run-business/working-conditions/employment/Compulsory-occupational-pension/
- https://www.paylab.com/no/salaryinfo#:~:text=The%20gross%20salary%20range%20for,drastically%20among%20different%20job%20categories.
- https://info.altinn.no/en/start-and-run-business/working-conditions/print-leave-of-absence-and-holidays/paid-and-unpaid-leave/
- https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/business-and-organisation/tax-for-businesses/tax-return/deductions/office-car-transport-and-equipment/expenses-for-mobile-phone-broadband-telephone-etc/
- https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/regler-om-pensjon-fra-forste-krone-og-dag-settes-i-kraft/id2893280/
- https://info.altinn.no/en/start-and-run-business/working-conditions/employment/employment-contracts/
- https://info.altinn.no/en/start-and-run-business/working-conditions/print-termination-of-employment-relationships/redundancy/
Contact Info
-
Singapore (Headquarters)
8 Marina Boulevard, MBFC Tower 1, #11-01, Singapore, 018981
+65 6653 4334 -
China (Headquarters)
79 Jianguo Road, China Central Place Tower 2, #09-52, Beijing, 100025
+86 10 6580 0555 -
China (Service Center)
23 Dagong Street, Eton Place Tower 2, Unit 1808, Dalian, 116001
-
United States
445 S Figueroa St, 31st Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90071
-
United Kingdom
71 - 75 Shelton Street, London, England GB
-
Netherlands
Vijzelstraat 68, 1017 HL, Amsterdam
-
Australia
Level 22, Salesforce Tower, 180 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000