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
How much income tax do I pay in Norway as an employee?
Norway has a flat general income tax rate of 22% on employment income, plus a bracket tax that kicks in at NOK 226,100 of taxable income and ranges from 1.7% to 17.8% depending on your income level. You also pay an 8% combined county and municipal tax, though this varies by location (typically 4-8% depending on which municipality you live in).
Do I have to pay social security contributions in Norway?
Yes, employees pay a 7.6% National Insurance contribution on income above NOK 99,650, which is deductible from your taxable income. This contribution is capped at 25% of your income and helps fund Norway's social security system.
What deductions can I claim on my Norwegian income tax?
You get a personal deduction of NOK 114,550 applied to both general income tax and municipal/county tax. Additionally, you can claim a minimum deduction of 46% of your employment income (capped at NOK 95,700) on your general income tax base, which significantly reduces your taxable income.
At what income level do I start paying bracket tax in Norway?
Bracket tax starts when your taxable income exceeds NOK 226,100, where you pay 1.7% on income between NOK 226,100 and NOK 318,299. The rate increases progressively through five brackets, reaching 17.8% on income above NOK 1,467,200.
Is Norway's tax system different for expats and remote workers?
The calculator assumes you are a resident employee subject to the standard 22% general income tax plus bracket tax. Non-resident workers with limited tax liability may be subject to a different PAYE scheme (25% flat rate including social contributions) if earning below NOK 725,050, so your situation depends on your residency status and employment classification.
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