Norway Tax Calculator (2026)
Income tax rates and take-home pay for Norway
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Norway Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| General income tax (flat rate) | NOK 0+ | 22.0% |
Personal allowance: NOK 114,550
County and municipal tax
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Combined county and municipal rate (representative average) | NOK 0+ | 8.0% |
State allowance: NOK 114,550
Employee social security contribution (National Insurance)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Below exemption threshold | NOK 0 - NOK 99,650 | 0.0% |
| Above exemption threshold (7.6% rate, capped at 25% of income) | NOK 99,650+ | 7.6% |
Bracket tax on personal income
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Below first bracket threshold | NOK 0 - NOK 226,100 | 0.0% |
| Bracket 1 | NOK 226,100 - NOK 318,299 | 1.7% |
| Bracket 2 | NOK 318,300 - NOK 725,049 | 4.0% |
| Bracket 3 | NOK 725,050 - NOK 980,099 | 13.7% |
| Bracket 4 | NOK 980,100 - NOK 1,467,199 | 16.8% |
| Bracket 5 (top) | NOK 1,467,200+ | 17.8% |
Key Facts
Tax Year
2026
Currency
NOK
Top Rate
22.0%
Brackets
1 bracket
Allowance
NOK 114,550
Social Contributions
1 item
Assumptions
- · Model assumes resident employee subject to general income tax (22% flat rate) plus bracket tax on personal income, not PAYE scheme.
- · PAYE scheme (flat 25% including social contributions) applies only to non-resident limited tax liable workers with salary below NOK 725,050; excluded from this representative model.
- · County and municipal taxes are combined as a single subnational layer at average total rate of approximately 8% (typical range 4-8% combined).
- · Social security contributions (employee 7.6%) are deductible from taxable income per Norwegian tax law.
- · Personal deduction (NOK 114,550) applied to municipal/county tax base; minimum deduction (46% of employment income, max NOK 95,700) applied to general income base.
- · Bracket tax thresholds and rates for 2026 per source data.
- · No wealth tax or inheritance tax modeled for salary-comparison simplicity.
- · Employer social contributions (14.1%) excluded per schema requirement.
- · Model represents a single, representative municipality; actual total county+municipal rate varies by location (4-8%).
Frequently asked questions
What is the total tax rate on income in Norway?
Norway uses a 22% flat general income tax rate plus a progressive bracket tax on personal income that ranges from 0% up to 17.8% depending on your income level. Additionally, you'll pay an average combined county and municipal tax of approximately 8%, though this varies by location from 4-8% depending on which municipality you live in.
Do I have to pay social security contributions as an employee in Norway?
Yes, employees pay 7.6% in National Insurance contributions on income above NOK 99,650, though this is deductible from your taxable income. The contributions are capped at 25% of your income, so high earners won't pay more than that percentage.
What deductions can I claim on my Norwegian income tax?
You receive a personal deduction of NOK 114,550 that reduces both your general income tax and municipal tax bases. Additionally, you can claim a minimum deduction of 46% of your employment income, capped at a maximum of NOK 95,700, which further reduces your taxable income for general income tax purposes.
At what income level does the bracket tax kick in?
The bracket tax on personal income begins at NOK 226,100, where you start paying 1.7% on income in that range. The rates then increase progressively through five brackets, reaching a top rate of 17.8% on income above NOK 1,467,200.
How does Norway tax non-residents differently from residents?
Non-resident workers with limited tax liability may be subject to a 25% PAYE scheme including social contributions if their salary is below NOK 725,050, which is different from the resident system modeled here. The calculator represents the resident employee tax system, which uses the 22% flat rate plus progressive bracket tax.
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