What are the 2026 income tax brackets in Norway?

22% (none – NOK 217,400); 23.7% (NOK 217,400 – NOK 306,050); 26.7% (NOK 306,050 – NOK 697,150); 38.7% (NOK 697,150 – NOK 942,400); 41.7% (NOK 942,400 – NOK 1,410,750); 44.7% (NOK 1,410,750 and above)

How much social security do I pay in Norway?

Employees contribute 7.8% of gross salary; employers add 14.1% on top.

Is there a personal allowance in Norway?

Yes — up to NOK 108,550 per year, subject to taper rules at higher incomes.

Does Norway apply a solidarity or surcharge tax?

Norway does not apply an additional solidarity surcharge on employment income.

How are dependents treated for tax purposes in Norway?

No specific dependent allowance is applied to employment income in Norway.

When is the Norway tax return due?

30 April of the year following the tax year.

Do non-residents pay the same rates in Norway?

Non-residents taxed at rates similar to residents on Norway-sourced income.

Norway income tax brackets (2026)

Annual income (NOK)	Marginal rate
NOK 0 – NOK 217,400	22%
NOK 217,400 – NOK 306,050	23.7%
NOK 306,050 – NOK 697,150	26.7%
NOK 697,150 – NOK 942,400	38.7%
NOK 942,400 – NOK 1,410,750	41.7%
NOK 1,410,750 and above	44.7%

Typical gross salaries in Norway

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Gross / month	Net / month	Open
NOK 1,500	NOK 1,500	Calculate →
NOK 2,500	NOK 2,500	Calculate →
NOK 4,000	NOK 4,000	Calculate →
NOK 6,000	NOK 6,000	Calculate →
NOK 9,000	NOK 8,307	Calculate →

Norway salary and tax FAQ (2026)

What is the minimum wage in Norway in 2026?: Norway has no statutory national minimum wage; sector-specific collective agreements typically set minimums.
What are the 2026 income tax brackets in Norway?: 22% (none – NOK 217,400); 23.7% (NOK 217,400 – NOK 306,050); 26.7% (NOK 306,050 – NOK 697,150); 38.7% (NOK 697,150 – NOK 942,400); 41.7% (NOK 942,400 – NOK 1,410,750); 44.7% (NOK 1,410,750 and above)
How much social security do I pay in Norway?: Employees contribute 7.8% of gross salary; employers add 14.1% on top.
Is there a personal allowance in Norway?: Yes — up to NOK 108,550 per year, subject to taper rules at higher incomes.
Does Norway apply a solidarity or surcharge tax?: Norway does not apply an additional solidarity surcharge on employment income.
How are dependents treated for tax purposes in Norway?: No specific dependent allowance is applied to employment income in Norway.
When is the Norway tax return due?: 30 April of the year following the tax year.
Do non-residents pay the same rates in Norway?: Non-residents taxed at rates similar to residents on Norway-sourced income.

Band

Annual income (NOK)

Rate

On kr30,000

Band 1

kr0 – kr217,400

22%

kr6,600

Band 2

kr217,400 – kr306,050

23.7%

—

Band 3

kr306,050 – kr697,150

26.7%

—

Band 4

kr697,150 – kr942,400

38.7%

—

Band 5

kr942,400 – kr1.4M

41.7%

—

Band 6

kr1.4M+

44.7%

—

Income tax total (before allowances)

kr6,600

CountriesNorway

🇳🇴Norway — Salary Calculator 2026NORules updated 2026-01-01

22/23.7/26.7/38.7/41.7/44.7% brackets · 7.8% employee SS · 14.1% employer SS

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Input period

Tax Year

Dependents

Marital Status

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Typical salaries · Norwaykr/mo

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NO 2026 tax brackets

Progressive · 6 tiers

You · kr30,000

22%

kr0–kr217,400

23.7%

26.7%

kr306,050–kr697,150

38.7%

kr697,150–kr942,400

41.7%

kr942,400–kr1.4M

44.7%

kr1.4M+

kr0kr2.1M+

Band	Annual income (NOK)	Rate	On kr30,000
Band 1	kr0 – kr217,400	22%	kr6,600
Band 2	kr217,400 – kr306,050	23.7%	—
Band 3	kr306,050 – kr697,150	26.7%	—
Band 4	kr697,150 – kr942,400	38.7%	—
Band 5	kr942,400 – kr1.4M	41.7%	—
Band 6	kr1.4M+	44.7%	—
Income tax total (before allowances)			kr6,600

A personal allowance of up to kr108,550/year applies; effective tax may be lower. Figures on this page reflect the current allowance and rounding.

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€1807,00

72.3% net · 27.7% tax

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78.5% net · 21.5% tax

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€1927,00

77.1% net · 22.9% tax

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€1.956,00

78.3% net · 21.8% tax

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€1 530,00

61.2% net · 38.8% tax

Common questions about Norway taxes

8 answers

Norway has no statutory national minimum wage; sector-specific collective agreements typically set minimums.

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