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Backend Developer Salary in Norway

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Norway median is $133,963 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$133,963
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,167
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$133,963
Bergen, NO
Hourly (national)
$64.41
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Norway

CityPer year
Bergen, NO$133,963
Trondheim, NO$133,963
Stavanger, NO$133,963
Kristiansand, NO$133,963
Drammen, NO$133,963
Oslo, NO$93,672

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Norway?
The national median backend developer salary in Norway is about 1 310 000 kr per year (109 200 kr per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about 916 000 kr to 1 310 000 kr.
Which Norway city pays backend developers the most?
Bergen, NO pays the most at about 1 310 000 kr per year.
Which Norway city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Oslo, NO is on the lower end at about 916 000 kr per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Norway?
Across Norway cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about 608 000 kr at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 1 886 400 kr for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Norway cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 6 cities in Norway, all shown in NOK.
Is backend developer in demand in Norway?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +16% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Data Scientist.