Librarian salary in Norway
Market pay for librarians in Norway, based on official statistics (SSB). See the range, what drives the pay, and tailor it to your own experience.
A librarian in Norway typically earns NOK 646,000 a year (median, Statistics Norway). The market range for librarians runs from NOK 607,000 to NOK 698,000.
Last updated 9 June 2026
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645,600 kr/yr
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A librarian in Norway typically earns around 645,600 kroner per year, with a common range from about 607,200 to 698,400 kroner depending on experience, education and place of work. Positions in research libraries and larger cities tend to fall in the upper part of the range. The figures come from Statistics Norway (SSB) wage statistics for 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a librarian earn in Norway?
A librarian typically earns NOK 646,000 a year (median from Statistics Norway). Most librarians fall between NOK 607,000 and NOK 698,000.
What is the salary range for librarians?
The lower quartile is NOK 607,000 and the upper quartile NOK 698,000 a year. Where you land depends on region, seniority and specialisation.
How can a librarian 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.