Teacher salary in Norway
Market pay for teachers in Norway, based on official statistics (SSB). See the range, what drives the pay, and tailor it to your own experience.
A teacher in Norway typically earns NOK 708,000 a year (median, Statistics Norway). The market range for teachers runs from NOK 661,000 to NOK 756,000. The collective-agreement floor is NOK 545,000 a year.
Last updated 9 June 2026
Your market salary
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708,000 kr/yr
Your estimate
The median salary for teachers is around 708,000 NOK per year, with a typical range from about 661,200 NOK to 756,000 NOK (Statistics Norway salary data, 2025). The guaranteed minimum under the KS municipal collective agreement starts at 545,400 NOK, and pay rises with seniority and further education.
What drives the number
- Tariff: KS (kommune) gruppe 5, 0 års trinn → garantilønn 545 400 kr
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Frequently asked questions
What does a teacher earn in Norway?
A teacher typically earns NOK 708,000 a year (median from Statistics Norway). Most teachers fall between NOK 661,000 and NOK 756,000.
What is the salary range for teachers?
The lower quartile is NOK 661,000 and the upper quartile NOK 756,000 a year. Where you land depends on region, seniority and specialisation.
Do teachers have a collective agreement?
Yes. The guaranteed floor is NOK 545,000 a year (KS (kommune)). Many earn above the floor.
How can a teacher 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.