Cleaning operative salary in Norway
Market pay for cleaning operatives in Norway, based on official statistics (SSB). See the range, what drives the pay, and tailor it to your own experience.
A cleaning operative in Norway typically earns NOK 503,000 a year (median, Statistics Norway). The market range for cleaning operatives runs from NOK 472,000 to NOK 544,000.
Last updated 9 June 2026
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Renholdsarbeider
502,800 kr/yr
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As a cleaning worker, the median salary sits around 502,800 kroner a year, with a typical range from roughly 471,600 to 543,600 kroner depending on experience, responsibility and industry. Pay is fairly compressed, and collective agreements in the sector set a clear floor. The figures are based on Statistics Norway (SSB) salary data for full-time employees in 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a cleaning operative earn in Norway?
A cleaning operative typically earns NOK 503,000 a year (median from Statistics Norway). Most cleaning operatives fall between NOK 472,000 and NOK 544,000.
What is the salary range for cleaning operatives?
The lower quartile is NOK 472,000 and the upper quartile NOK 544,000 a year. Where you land depends on region, seniority and specialisation.
How can a cleaning operative 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.