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Software Engineer Salary in Norway

Software engineers design, build, and maintain the applications and systems that power modern businesses. 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

Software Engineer 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 software engineer make in Norway?
The national median software engineer 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 software engineers the most?
Bergen, NO pays the most at about 1 310 000 kr per year.
Which Norway city pays software engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Oslo, NO is on the lower end at about 916 000 kr per year for a software engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a software engineer in Norway?
Across Norway cities we cover, software engineer 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 software engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes software engineer pay for 6 cities in Norway, all shown in NOK.
Is software engineer in demand in Norway?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +17% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist.