Public health nurse salary in Norway
Market pay for public health nurses in Norway, based on official statistics (SSB). See the range, what drives the pay, and tailor it to your own experience.
A public health nurse in Norway typically earns NOK 680,000 a year (median, Statistics Norway). The market range for public health nurses runs from NOK 617,000 to NOK 738,000. The collective-agreement floor is NOK 575,000 a year.
Last updated 9 June 2026
Your market salary
Helsesykepleier
680,400 kr/yr
Your estimate
As a public health nurse the median salary is around 680,400 kr a year, with a typical range from roughly 616,800 kr to 738,000 kr depending on seniority and workplace. In the municipal sector the KS tariff sets a guaranteed pay of about 575,000 kr for this group, and the specialist education gives a clear pay lift compared with a registered nurse. The figures come from Statistics Norway (SSB).
What drives the number
- Tariff: KS (kommune) gruppe 6, 0 års trinn → garantilønn 575 000 kr
Estimate based on official statistics. Actual pay varies.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a public health nurse earn in Norway?
A public health nurse typically earns NOK 680,000 a year (median from Statistics Norway). Most public health nurses fall between NOK 617,000 and NOK 738,000.
What is the salary range for public health nurses?
The lower quartile is NOK 617,000 and the upper quartile NOK 738,000 a year. Where you land depends on region, seniority and specialisation.
Do public health nurses have a collective agreement?
Yes. The guaranteed floor is NOK 575,000 a year (KS (kommune)). Many earn above the floor.
How can a public health nurse 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.