Doctor salary in Norway
Market pay for doctors in Norway, based on official statistics (SSB). See the range, what drives the pay, and tailor it to your own experience.
A doctor in Norway typically earns NOK 947,000 a year (median, Statistics Norway). The market range for doctors runs from NOK 776,000 to NOK 1,366,000.
Last updated 9 June 2026
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As a doctor, the median salary is around 947,000 kroner per year, with a wide range from roughly 776,000 kroner early in a career to well over 1,365,000 kroner for experienced senior consultants and specialists. Pay is strongly shaped by specialty, on-call duty, overtime and whether you work in the public or private sector. The figures come from Statistics Norway (SSB).
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Frequently asked questions
What does a doctor earn in Norway?
A doctor typically earns NOK 947,000 a year (median from Statistics Norway). Most doctors fall between NOK 776,000 and NOK 1,366,000.
What is the salary range for doctors?
The lower quartile is NOK 776,000 and the upper quartile NOK 1,366,000 a year. Where you land depends on region, seniority and specialisation.
How can a doctor 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.