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Norway Income Tax Calculator 2026

Find out what you pay in income tax and national insurance in Norway in 2026, and what you take home. Enter a gross salary per year or per month, and see the effective rate, the marginal rate and a full breakdown of the bracket tax.

Last updated . Figures are for the 2026 tax year.

Salary entered as

Before tax, in Norwegian kroner (NOK).

NOK

For example mortgage interest or commuter costs.

NOK

Total tax

NOK 144,183

Take-home per year

NOK 455,817

Take-home per month

NOK 37,985

about EUR 3,500 or USD 4,000

Effective tax rate

24.0%

Marginal tax rate

33.6%

Tax on your next krone

Euro and dollar figures are approximate, converted at Norges Bank mid-market rates of 25 September 2026 (EUR 1 = NOK 10.84, USD 1 = NOK 9.51).

Show the tax breakdown
Gross incomeNOK 600,000
− Standard deduction (46%, max NOK 95,700)− NOK 95,700
− Personal allowance− NOK 114,540
= General incomeNOK 389,760
Income tax (22%)NOK 85,747
National insurance contribution (7.6%)NOK 45,600
Bracket tax, step 1 (1.7%)NOK 1,567
Bracket tax, step 2 (4%)NOK 11,268
Total taxNOK 144,183
Estimate only: results are indicative and are not tax, legal or financial advice. Your actual tax and payments are set by the Norwegian authorities (the Tax Administration, NAV, Customs, the Land Registry) and depend on your personal situation. Check with them or a qualified adviser before you rely on a figure.

How it works

Income tax in Norway on a salary has three parts: a 22% tax on general income, a 7.6% national insurance contribution (trygdeavgift) and a progressive bracket tax (trinnskatt). Together they turn a gross salary of NOK 600,000 into NOK 144,183 of tax in 2026, an effective rate of 24%. Employees do not pay any employer costs on top: the employer's social security contribution (arbeidsgiveravgift, 14.1% in the main zone) is paid by the company and is not deducted from your pay.

Tax on a salary in 2026: table

Gross salaryTaxEffective rateMarginal rateTake-home / month
NOK 300,000NOK 43,80414.6%31.3%NOK 21,350
NOK 400,000NOK 76,98319.2%33.6%NOK 26,918
NOK 500,000NOK 110,58322.1%33.6%NOK 32,451
NOK 600,000NOK 144,18324%33.6%NOK 37,985
NOK 700,000NOK 177,78325.4%33.6%NOK 43,518
NOK 800,000NOK 218,65327.3%43.3%NOK 48,446
NOK 1,000,000NOK 305,87030.6%46.4%NOK 57,844
NOK 1,200,000NOK 398,67033.2%46.4%NOK 66,778
NOK 1,500,000NOK 538,19835.9%47.4%NOK 80,150
NOK 2,000,000NOK 775,19838.8%47.4%NOK 102,067

Take-home per month is annual take-home divided by 12. Real payslips vary because no tax is withheld in June and only half in November or December.

1. Tax on general income (22%)

General income (alminnelig inntekt) is your salary minus deductions. Everyone gets two automatic ones: a standard deduction (minstefradrag) of 46% of salary, capped at NOK 95,700, and a personal allowance (personfradrag) of NOK 114,540. Other deductions, for example mortgage interest, can be added. You pay 22% on what is left. Because of the two deductions, income tax on a salary only starts at about NOK 212,200 a year.

2. National insurance contribution (7.6%)

The contribution is charged on gross pay with no deductions. It is what gives you the right to Norwegian state pension, sickness benefit and parental benefit, so you also build entitlements when you pay it. If your income is NOK 99,650 or lower you pay nothing, and just above that limit the contribution is capped at 25% of the income above it. Self-employed people pay 10.8%.

3. Bracket tax (trinnskatt) and your marginal rate

Bracket tax is charged on gross personal income in five steps. Each rate applies only to the part of your income that falls inside that step, so crossing a threshold never reduces your take-home pay. Your marginal rate on a salary above the standard-deduction cap is 22% + 7.6% + the bracket rate.

StepIncomeBracket taxMarginal rate
1226,101 to 318,3001.7%31.3%
2318,301 to 725,0504%33.6%
3725,051 to 980,10013.7%43.3%
4980,101 to 1,467,20016.8%46.4%
5Over NOK 1,467,20017.8%47.4%

Worked example: a salary of NOK 600,000

  • Standard deduction: NOK 95,700. Personal allowance: NOK 114,540.
  • General income: NOK 389,760, so 22% tax is NOK 85,747.
  • National insurance contribution: NOK 45,600.
  • Bracket tax: NOK 12,835.
  • Total tax: NOK 144,183. Take-home: NOK 455,817 a year (NOK 37,985 a month).
  • A raise of one krone would be taxed at 33.6%: you would keep about NOK 0.66 of it.

If you are new to the Norwegian system

Before your first payslip you need a Norwegian identification number and a tax deduction card (skattekort), which your employer fetches from the Tax Administration. Short-term foreign workers may be taxed at a flat 25% under the PAYE scheme instead (see the FAQ). After the year ends, the Tax Administration sends a pre-filled tax return (skattemelding). You check it, add deductions it does not know about and submit it, normally by 30 April. The tax assessment then tells you whether you get a refund or owe extra. When you also receive holiday pay, see the Norway holiday pay calculator; to see what your pension might be, use the Norway pension calculator.

Sources: Tax Administration: bracket tax rates, Tax Administration: national insurance contributions, Tax Administration: personal allowance, Tax Administration: the 1-2-3 of tax in Norway, Tax Administration: tax deduction cards for foreign workers, Tax Administration: tax deduction card and advance tax, NAV: membership of the National Insurance Scheme

Frequently asked questions

How much tax do I pay on NOK 600,000 in Norway?
On a gross salary of NOK 600,000 you pay NOK 144,183 in tax in 2026, an effective rate of 24%. That leaves NOK 455,817 a year, or about NOK 37,985 a month on average. Your marginal rate, the tax on your next krone, is 33.6%. This assumes you are tax resident in Norway, have no extra deductions and live outside Finnmark and Nord-Troms.
What is trygdeavgift, and is it a tax?
Trygdeavgift is the national insurance contribution. It is a percentage of your gross pay (7.6% for employees in 2026) with no deductions, and it pays for the National Insurance Scheme: state pension, sickness benefit, parental leave and access to the public health system. It is collected together with income tax and shows up as a separate line on your tax return, so people often call the whole package "tax". You pay nothing if your income is NOK 99,650 or lower.
I work in Norway for a few months. Do I pay the normal rates?
Not necessarily. Foreign workers on short stays can use the PAYE scheme (kildeskatt på lønn): a flat 25% of gross pay, national insurance included, with no deductions and no tax return. It applies if you stay fewer than 183 days in any 12 months or fewer than 270 days in 36 months, and your gross pay is NOK 725,050 or less in 2026. If you are not liable for Norwegian national insurance the rate is 17.4%. Above the limit, or on a longer stay, you are taxed under the ordinary rules on this page. Check your situation on the Tax Administration's page for foreign workers.
What is a tax deduction card (skattekort) and how do I get one?
The tax deduction card (skattekort) tells your employer how much tax to withhold from each payslip. You do not carry a physical card: your employer retrieves it electronically from the Tax Administration (Skatteetaten). To have one you need a Norwegian identification number, either a national identity number or a D number for people who are not resident. Foreign workers who will not be registered as residents normally get a D number instead; the Tax Administration explains how to apply, and it is best done before your first day at work. If the card is wrong, for example because your income is unusually high or low this year, you can change it online.
Why is my June payslip bigger and my December payslip smaller?
Norwegian employers withhold your annual tax over 10.5 months rather than 12. No tax is withheld in the month when holiday pay is paid out, normally June, and only half is withheld in November or December. That is why your net pay in those two months looks different from a normal month. Your yearly tax is the same. The monthly figure on this page is simply the annual take-home pay divided by 12.
Does the calculator include wealth tax, capital gains or a mortgage deduction?
It covers ordinary tax on salary. Wealth tax, tax on dividends and capital gains, and special rules for Finnmark and Nord-Troms are not included. Deductions you enter under extra deductions, such as mortgage interest, commuting costs or union fees, reduce the income taxed at 22%. They do not reduce national insurance or bracket tax, which are based on gross pay. Your final settlement is set by the tax assessment (skatteoppgjør) after you file your tax return in spring.

Related calculators

→Norway Holiday Pay Calculator 2026→Norway Pension Calculator→Norway National Insurance Contribution Calculator 2026→Norway Withholding Tax Calculator 2026 (Kildeskatt)
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