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Lawyer Salary in Norway

Lawyers advise and represent clients on legal rights, disputes, and transactions. The Norway median is $306,786 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$306,786
per year
Monthly (national)
$25,565
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$306,786
Bergen, NO
Hourly (national)
$147.49
varies by city

Lawyer salary by city in Norway

CityPer year
Bergen, NO$306,786
Trondheim, NO$306,786
Stavanger, NO$306,786
Kristiansand, NO$306,786
Drammen, NO$306,786
Oslo, NO$214,750

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Related Legal salaries in Norway

ParalegalCorporate Attorney

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lawyer make in Norway?
The national median lawyer salary in Norway is about 3 000 000 kr per year (250 000 kr per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about 2 100 000 kr to 3 000 000 kr.
Which Norway city pays lawyers the most?
Bergen, NO pays the most at about 3 000 000 kr per year.
Which Norway city pays lawyers the least?
Among cities we cover, Oslo, NO is on the lower end at about 2 100 000 kr per year for a lawyer.
What is the typical salary range for a lawyer in Norway?
Across Norway cities we cover, lawyer pay commonly spans from about 1 260 000 kr at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 4 650 000 kr for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Norway cities have lawyer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes lawyer pay for 6 cities in Norway, all shown in NOK.
Is lawyer in demand in Norway?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related legal roles on Pay by Role include Paralegal, Corporate Attorney.