Midwife salary in Norway
Market pay for midwives in Norway, based on official statistics (SSB). See the range, what drives the pay, and tailor it to your own experience.
A midwife in Norway typically earns NOK 810,000 a year (median, Statistics Norway). The market range for midwives runs from NOK 742,000 to NOK 896,000. The collective-agreement floor is NOK 575,000 a year.
Last updated 9 June 2026
Your market salary
Jordmor
810,000 kr/yr
Your estimate
As a midwife, the median salary sits around 810,000 NOK per year, with a typical range from roughly 741,600 NOK at the lower end to 896,400 NOK for the most experienced. The guaranteed pay under the KS (municipal) collective agreement starts at 575,000 NOK, and shift work, on-call supplements, and seniority lift the real salary. The figures are market-based and drawn from SSB salary statistics.
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 midwife earn in Norway?
A midwife typically earns NOK 810,000 a year (median from Statistics Norway). Most midwives fall between NOK 742,000 and NOK 896,000.
What is the salary range for midwives?
The lower quartile is NOK 742,000 and the upper quartile NOK 896,000 a year. Where you land depends on region, seniority and specialisation.
Do midwives have a collective agreement?
Yes. The guaranteed floor is NOK 575,000 a year (KS (kommune)). Many earn above the floor.
How can a midwife get a raise?
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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.