How much does a nurse practitioner make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 780 000 kr in Norway; € 201.000 in Netherlands; € 201.000 in Belgium, and more.

Which country pays nurse practitioners the most?

Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 780 000 kr per year ($297,578).

Which country pays nurse practitioners the least?

Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,610,000 per year (local currency).

Is nurse practitioner a growing career?

Employment for this occupation is projected at about +45% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.

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Nurse Practitioner Salary by Country

Covered in 40 countries, with Norway leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

10-yr outlook

+45%

projected growth

Nurse Practitioner pay worldwide: Norway leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Nurse Practitioner is covered in 40 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, Norway leads near $297,578 (2 780 000 kr local) while Philippines sits near $25,784 (₱1,610,000 local) — about 11.5×.

Nurse practitioners diagnose conditions, prescribe treatment, and manage patient care with advanced training. Common screening skills include Diagnosis, Prescribing, Primary care, and EMR.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life. Outlook for the occupation is sketched at +45% over ten years — not country-specific hiring.

After Norway, Netherlands is next on the USD ranking at about $233,341. Related healthcare titles include Registered Nurse, Physician, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, and Dental Hygienist. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Nurse Practitioner pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into Norway.

Skills commonly listed: Diagnosis, Prescribing, Primary care, EMR, and Leadership. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Nurse Practitioner list is telling you

Norway leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at 2 780 000 kr ($297,578). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the Norway nurse practitioner page before treating the rank as a plan.

Nurse Practitioner salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	$146,000	$12,200
United Kingdom	$197,736	$16,523
Canada	$181,058	$15,076
Australia	$232,115	$19,343
Germany	$212,445	$17,762
France	$191,548	$16,020
Netherlands	$233,341	$19,503
Switzerland	$232,492	$19,416
Singapore	$213,094	$17,771
India	$32,037	$2,670
Japan	$141,187	$11,766
South Korea	$174,319	$14,527
Poland	$159,806	$13,326
Brazil	$65,838	$5,483
United Arab Emirates	$127,978	$10,674
Mexico	$75,848	$6,321
Ireland	$198,514	$16,601
Spain	$156,721	$13,118
Italy	$152,078	$12,654
Sweden	$197,272	$16,439
Norway	$297,578	$24,802
Denmark	$218,709	$18,226
Belgium	$233,341	$19,503
Austria	$193,870	$16,137
Portugal	$112,143	$9,403
Finland	$174,135	$14,511
China	$113,120	$9,427
Hong Kong	$156,912	$13,076
New Zealand	$148,535	$12,368
Indonesia	$28,096	$2,341
Philippines	$25,784	$2,149
Vietnam	$28,714	$2,393
Thailand	$55,483	$4,623
Malaysia	$88,150	$7,350
Israel	$174,611	$14,551
Saudi Arabia	$93,067	$7,760
Turkey	$67,736	$5,645
Argentina	$26,996	$2,250
Colombia	$52,228	$4,352
South Africa	$53,676	$4,474

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

DiagnosisPrescribingPrimary careEMRLeadership

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a nurse practitioner make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: 2 780 000 kr in Norway; € 201.000 in Netherlands; € 201.000 in Belgium, and more.
Which country pays nurse practitioners the most?: Of 40 covered countries, Norway leads on an FX-adjusted view at about 2 780 000 kr per year ($297,578).
Which country pays nurse practitioners the least?: Among covered countries, Philippines is on the lower end at about ₱1,610,000 per year (local currency).
Is nurse practitioner a growing career?: Employment for this occupation is projected at about +45% over the next decade — a global sketch, not a country forecast.
What skills do nurse practitioners need?: Common skills include Diagnosis, Prescribing, Primary care, EMR, and Leadership. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other healthcare jobs are similar?: Related roles include Registered Nurse, Physician, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, and Dental Hygienist. Compare pay on each job page.