Professional footballer salary in Norway
Market pay for professional footballers in Norway, based on official statistics (SSB). See the range, what drives the pay, and tailor it to your own experience.
A professional footballer in Norway typically earns NOK 661,000 a year (median, Statistics Norway). The market range for professional footballers runs from NOK 473,000 to NOK 990,000.
Last updated 9 June 2026
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661,200 kr/yr
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As a professional footballer, the median salary is around 661,200 kroner per year, but the range is very wide, from about 472,800 kroner to well over 990,000 kroner depending on level and club. The figures come from SSB salary statistics, and they do not capture that top players at the biggest clubs earn many times this amount.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a professional footballer earn in Norway?
A professional footballer typically earns NOK 661,000 a year (median from Statistics Norway). Most professional footballers fall between NOK 473,000 and NOK 990,000.
What is the salary range for professional footballers?
The lower quartile is NOK 473,000 and the upper quartile NOK 990,000 a year. Where you land depends on region, seniority and specialisation.
How can a professional footballer 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.