🇳🇴 Norway
Tax Guide
Income tax brackets, social security rates, and employer payroll obligations for Norway — the data HR and finance teams need for accurate workforce cost planning.
Income Tax Brackets — 2026
| Band | Rate | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personfradrag (Personal Allowance) | 0% | NOK 0 | NOK 208,050 |
| Base Rate Band | 25.05% | NOK 208,050 | NOK 292,850 |
| Trinnskatt Step 1 | 30.05% | NOK 292,850 | NOK 670,000 |
| Trinnskatt Step 2 | 33.05% | NOK 670,000 | NOK 937,900 |
| Trinnskatt Step 3 | 36.05% | NOK 937,900 | NOK 1,350,000 |
| Trinnskatt Step 4 (Top Rate) | 39.05% | NOK 1,350,000 | No upper limit |
Social Security Contributions
| Type | Employee Rate | Employer Rate | Employee Cap | Employer Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbeidsgiveravgift Employer National Insurance | 0% | 14.1% | No limit | No limit |
| Trygdeavgift National Insurance Employee | 7.7% | 0% | No limit | No limit |
| OTP Mandatory Occupational Pension | 0% | 2% | No limit | No limit |
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Tax data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. Rates are for the 2026 tax year. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute tax or legal advice. Always consult a qualified tax adviser for Norway-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rates
- ✓ For guidance only — not tax advice
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