Healthcare worker salary in Norway
Market pay for healthcare workers in Norway, based on official statistics (SSB). See the range, what drives the pay, and tailor it to your own experience.
A healthcare worker in Norway typically earns NOK 610,000 a year (median, Statistics Norway). The market range for healthcare workers runs from NOK 544,000 to NOK 647,000. The collective-agreement floor is NOK 451,000 a year.
Last updated 9 June 2026
Your market salary
Helsefagarbeider
609,600 kr/yr
Your estimate
As a health care assistant the median salary is around 609,600 kr a year, with a typical range from roughly 543,600 kr to 646,800 kr depending on seniority, supplements and shift work. In the municipal sector the KS tariff sets a guaranteed pay of about 451,000 kr, but evening, night and weekend supplements lift the real earnings considerably. The figures come from Statistics Norway (SSB).
What drives the number
- Tariff: KS (kommune) gruppe 2, 0 års trinn → garantilønn 451 000 kr
Estimate based on official statistics. Actual pay varies.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a healthcare worker earn in Norway?
A healthcare worker typically earns NOK 610,000 a year (median from Statistics Norway). Most healthcare workers fall between NOK 544,000 and NOK 647,000.
What is the salary range for healthcare workers?
The lower quartile is NOK 544,000 and the upper quartile NOK 647,000 a year. Where you land depends on region, seniority and specialisation.
Do healthcare workers have a collective agreement?
Yes. The guaranteed floor is NOK 451,000 a year (KS (kommune)). Many earn above the floor.
How can a healthcare worker 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.