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Actuary Salary in Norway

The Norway median is $301,859 per year, with observed city pay up to Oslo at $210,873.

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Actuary in Norway: read the median against a +22% outlook

The Norway national median for a actuary is 2 820 000 kr a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 1 970 000 kr in Oslo to 1 970 000 kr in Oslo (1×).

Actuaries use statistics to measure and price financial risk, especially in insurance. Common screening skills include Statistics, Modeling, Probability, and Excel.

A modeled national band runs about 1 855 600 kr–3 998 800 kr around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +22% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Norwegian city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat 2 820 000 kr as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Norway shows about 3.1% CPI in 2025. A actuary raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby finance & business titles on this site include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, and Project Manager.

How to use Actuary pay data in Norway

Start with the national median (2 820 000 kr), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Norway hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 1 855 600 kr (10th) → 2 820 000 kr (median) → 3 998 800 kr (90th). Oslo’s observed median is 1 970 000 kr, with a local band about 1 090 000 kr–3 560 000 kr. If an offer is “at the Norway median” but the job is in Oslo, you may still be under local market.

National median
$301,859
per year
Monthly (national)
$25,155
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$210,873
Oslo, NO
Hourly (national)
$145.12
varies by city

Actuary salary by city in Norway

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Oslo, NO$210,873

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a actuary make in Norway?
The national median is about 2 820 000 kr per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 1 970 000 kr to 1 970 000 kr.
Which Norway city pays actuarys the most?
Oslo, NO leads observed metros at about 1 970 000 kr per year (-30% vs national).
How many Norway cities have actuary salary data?
1 metros list observed actuary percentiles in NOK on this site.
Is actuary in demand in Norway?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +22% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Norwegian industry mix.