Norway Salaries 2026
- per month
- €3000-€5500
- taxes
- 25-30%
- savings
- €1500+
Salaries by Industry
Average monthly salaries in different industries in Norway
€3500-€5500
Construction
- Carpenters €4000-€5500
- Drywall Installers €3500-€4800
- Construction Workers €3500-€4500
- Renovation Specialists €3800-€5000
€3500-€5000
Drivers / Transport
- Truck Drivers €3500-€5000
- Couriers €3200-€4000
- Passenger Transport €3500-€4500
€3000-€4500
Fish Factory
- Fish Processing €3000-€4000
- Packaging €3000-€3800
- Quality Control €3500-€4500
- Fishing Boat Work €3500-€5000
€3200-€4800
Forestry
- Timber Preparation €3200-€4500
- Forest Work €3000-€4200
- Equipment Operators €3500-€4800
€3000-€4200
Warehouse
- Sorting €3000-€3800
- Loading/Unloading €3000-€4000
- Logistics €3500-€4200
€2800-€4000
Seasonal Work
- Agriculture €2800-€3800
- Tourism €3000-€4000
- Hotels €3000-€3800
Legal minimum wages in Norway
| Sector and level | NOK / hour | approx. EUR / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Construction: skilled worker | 264.32 | ~€23 |
| Construction: 1+ year experience, no trade certificate | 249.00 | ~€21.50 |
| Construction: new to the sector | 239.61 | ~€21 |
| Fish processing: skilled worker | 240.96 | ~€21 |
| Fish processing: production worker | 225.96 | ~€19.50 |
| Cleaning: workers over 18 | 236.54 | ~€20.50 |
| Agriculture: permanent unskilled worker | 182.80 | ~€16 |
EUR converted at ~11.5 NOK. These are legal floors: the employers we work with usually pay above them, in construction typically 270-300 NOK an hour for experienced trades.
Average monthly savings
€1500+Taxes~25-30%Vacation25+ daysWork week37.5hMonthly living costs
€805 - €1060Rent (monthly)€455-€500Food€300-€500Transport€50-€60Comparison with Latvia
2-3x higher salaryHigher social securityBetter working conditionsMore savings potential
FAQ About Salaries
What are the salaries in Norway 2026?
Salaries in Norway in 2026 are €3000-€5500 per month depending on industry. Construction €3500-€5500, drivers €3500-€5000, fish factories €3000-€4500.
What is the minimum wage in Norway?
Norway has no universal national minimum wage. Certain industries have legally binding minimum rates instead. From 15 June 2025: construction 239.61-264.32 NOK per hour depending on experience, fish processing 225.96-240.96 NOK, cleaning 236.54 NOK. In euros that is roughly €16-23 per hour.
How much are taxes in Norway?
Taxes in Norway are approximately 25-30% of gross salary. This includes income tax and social security contributions.
How much can you save working in Norway?
On average you can save €1500+ per month after covering living costs. This depends on lifestyle and location.
What is the cost of living in Norway?
Cost of living in Norway is €805-€1060 per month, including rent (€455-€500), food (€300-€500) and transport (€50-€60).
What happens after you apply
A chat with TANA
Our own AI, TANA, may start the conversation. It asks about your trade and the work you are after.
We read it and get in touch
Our team goes through your application and the chat. If a job fits, we contact you personally. If we do not get in touch right away, you stay on file and we may write a month or two later.
We put you forward
Your profile goes to the Norwegian employer and we set up the call.
Contract and travel
Your contract is with the Norwegian employer. We meet you in Norway and take you to your place.
Every application gets an answer within a month.