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Data Scientist Salary in Norway

The Norway median is $147,718 per year, with observed city pay up to Oslo at $103,724.

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Data Scientist in Norway: read the median against a +35% outlook

The Norway national median for a data scientist is 1 380 000 kr a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 969 000 kr in Oslo to 969 000 kr in Oslo (1×).

Data scientists turn raw data into insight using statistics, machine learning, and clear communication. Common screening skills include Python, SQL, Statistics, and Machine learning.

A modeled national band runs about 858 400 kr–2 017 600 kr around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +35% 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 1 380 000 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 data scientist 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 technology titles on this site include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, and DevOps Engineer.

How to use Data Scientist pay data in Norway

Start with the national median (1 380 000 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: 858 400 kr (10th) → 1 380 000 kr (median) → 2 017 600 kr (90th). Oslo’s observed median is 969 000 kr, with a local band about 643 000 kr–1 460 000 kr. If an offer is “at the Norway median” but the job is in Oslo, you may still be under local market.

National median
$147,718
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,310
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$103,724
Oslo, NO
Hourly (national)
$71.02
varies by city

Data Scientist 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$103,724

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data scientist make in Norway?
The national median is about 1 380 000 kr per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 969 000 kr to 969 000 kr.
Which Norway city pays data scientists the most?
Oslo, NO leads observed metros at about 969 000 kr per year (-30% vs national).
How many Norway cities have data scientist salary data?
1 metros list observed data scientist percentiles in NOK on this site.
Is data scientist in demand in Norway?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +35% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Norwegian industry mix.