Kindergarten teacher salary in Norway
Market pay for kindergarten teachers in Norway, based on official statistics (SSB). See the range, what drives the pay, and tailor it to your own experience.
A kindergarten teacher in Norway typically earns NOK 643,000 a year (median, Statistics Norway). The market range for kindergarten teachers runs from NOK 578,000 to NOK 670,000. The collective-agreement floor is NOK 545,000 a year.
Last updated 9 June 2026
Your market salary
Barnehagelærer
643,200 kr/yr
Your estimate
As a kindergarten teacher the median salary is around 643 000 kr per year, with a typical range from roughly 578 000 kr to 670 000 kr depending on seniority and municipality. The figures come from Statistics Norway (SSB) salary data for full-time employees. The KS (municipal) tariff sets a guaranteed salary of around 545 000 kr, and pay rises with seniority and further education.
What drives the number
- Tariff: KS (kommune) gruppe 5, 0 års trinn → garantilønn 545 400 kr
Estimate based on official statistics. Actual pay varies.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a kindergarten teacher earn in Norway?
A kindergarten teacher typically earns NOK 643,000 a year (median from Statistics Norway). Most kindergarten teachers fall between NOK 578,000 and NOK 670,000.
What is the salary range for kindergarten teachers?
The lower quartile is NOK 578,000 and the upper quartile NOK 670,000 a year. Where you land depends on region, seniority and specialisation.
Do kindergarten teachers have a collective agreement?
Yes. The guaranteed floor is NOK 545,000 a year (KS (kommune)). Many earn above the floor.
How can a kindergarten teacher get a raise?
Know the market range, document your results, and bring a concrete case to the talk. The Worktube agent builds the negotiation case for you, free: the arguments, the target and the opening.
Where do the salary numbers come from?
From official salary statistics (Statistics Norway, SSB), matched to the role. The numbers are estimates: actual pay varies with region, experience and employer.