Psychiatrist salary in Norway
Market pay for psychiatrists in Norway, based on official statistics (SSB). See the range, what drives the pay, and tailor it to your own experience.
A psychiatrist in Norway typically earns NOK 1,295,000 a year (median, Statistics Norway). The market range for psychiatrists runs from NOK 1,057,000 to NOK 1,555,000.
Last updated 9 June 2026
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Psykiater
1,294,800 kr/yr
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As a psychiatrist, the median salary is around 1,295,000 kr per year, and most earn between 1,057,000 and 1,555,000 kr depending on seniority, sector and on-call load. The figures come from Statistics Norway (SSB) for full-time employees.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a psychiatrist earn in Norway?
A psychiatrist typically earns NOK 1,295,000 a year (median from Statistics Norway). Most psychiatrists fall between NOK 1,057,000 and NOK 1,555,000.
What is the salary range for psychiatrists?
The lower quartile is NOK 1,057,000 and the upper quartile NOK 1,555,000 a year. Where you land depends on region, seniority and specialisation.
How can a psychiatrist 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.