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Teacher Salary in Norway

Teachers plan lessons, instruct students, and assess learning across subjects and grades. The Norway median is $124,760 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$124,760
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,400
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$124,760
Bergen, NO
Hourly (national)
$59.98
varies by city

Teacher salary by city in Norway

CityPer year
Bergen, NO$124,760
Trondheim, NO$124,760
Stavanger, NO$124,760
Kristiansand, NO$124,760
Drammen, NO$124,760
Oslo, NO$87,536

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Related Education salaries in Norway

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a teacher make in Norway?
The national median teacher salary in Norway is about 1 220 000 kr per year (101 700 kr per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about 856 000 kr to 1 220 000 kr.
Which Norway city pays teachers the most?
Bergen, NO pays the most at about 1 220 000 kr per year.
Which Norway city pays teachers the least?
Among cities we cover, Oslo, NO is on the lower end at about 856 000 kr per year for a teacher.
What is the typical salary range for a teacher in Norway?
Across Norway cities we cover, teacher pay commonly spans from about 646 000 kr at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 1 622 600 kr for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Norway cities have teacher salary data?
Pay by Role publishes teacher pay for 6 cities in Norway, all shown in NOK.
Is teacher in demand in Norway?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Professor, School Principal.