Nurse salary in Norway
Market pay for nurses in Norway, based on official statistics (SSB). See the range, what drives the pay, and tailor it to your own experience.
A nurse in Norway typically earns NOK 680,000 a year (median, Statistics Norway). The market range for nurses runs from NOK 617,000 to NOK 738,000. The collective-agreement floor is NOK 545,000 a year.
Last updated 9 June 2026
Your market salary
Sykepleier
680,400 kr/yr
Your estimate
As a nurse, the median annual salary is around 680,000 NOK, with a typical range from about 617,000 NOK at the lower quartile to roughly 738,000 NOK at the upper. The central collective agreement in the municipal sector (KS) sets a guaranteed starting salary of around 545,000 NOK, while supplements for seniority, specialisation, rotas and evening and weekend shifts raise the actual pay. The figures come from Statistics Norway (SSB).
What drives the number
- Tariff: KS (kommune) gruppe 5, 0 års trinn → garantilønn 545 400 kr
Estimate based on official statistics. Actual pay varies.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a nurse earn in Norway?
A nurse typically earns NOK 680,000 a year (median from Statistics Norway). Most nurses fall between NOK 617,000 and NOK 738,000.
What is the salary range for nurses?
The lower quartile is NOK 617,000 and the upper quartile NOK 738,000 a year. Where you land depends on region, seniority and specialisation.
Do nurses have a collective agreement?
Yes. The guaranteed floor is NOK 545,000 a year (KS (kommune)). Many earn above the floor.
How can a nurse 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.