Norway Income Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate your exact net salary in Norway after Inntektsskatt + trinnskatt (bracket tax) and social security. All 5 tax brackets. Updated Q1 2026.
Your employer pays an additional kr7,050 (14.1% of gross). Total employment cost = kr57,050.
How income tax works in Norway
Income tax in Norway is administered by the Skatteetaten under Inntektsskatt + trinnskatt (bracket tax). 22% flat income tax + progressive 'trinnskatt' bracket tax. National insurance (trygdeavgift) 7.8% included separately.
Norway uses a progressive schedule of 5 brackets: each slice of income is taxed at the rate of the band it falls in — not your highest rate applied to the whole salary. Social security (8.2% of gross) is deducted first; income tax is then applied to the remainder band-by-band.
Norway pays salaries across 12 monthly instalments.
Key tax dates in Norway
| Event | Date / Note |
|---|---|
| Tax year start | 1 January |
| Tax year end | 31 December |
| Filing deadline | 30 April |
| Withholding regime | Inntektsskatt + trinnskatt (bracket tax) |
Deductions and allowances
- ·Personal allowance (personfradrag) NOK 108,550
- ·Minimum standard deduction (capped)
- ·Pension contributions
- ·BSU housing savings (20% credit)
22% flat income tax + progressive 'trinnskatt' bracket tax. National insurance (trygdeavgift) 7.8% included separately.
Special tax regimes
PAYE scheme for foreign workers: optional flat 25% rate (incl. social security) on gross income up to NOK 670,000.
Read full guide →All 5 brackets for 2026
| # | Income Range (kr) | Marginal | Effective at Top |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | kr0 — kr217,400 | 22% | 28.4% |
| 02 | kr217,400 — kr306,050 | 23.6% | 28.7% |
| 03 | kr306,050 — kr697,150 | 26.2% | 30.6% |
| 04 | kr697,150 — kr942,400 | 35.6% | 32.7% |
| 05 | kr942,400 — ∞ | 47.6% | — |
Source · Skatteetaten · Data updated Q1 2026
Frequently asked
What is the income tax rate in Norway?+
Norway applies progressive Inntektsskatt + trinnskatt (bracket tax) rates from 22.0% on the lowest band up to 47.6% on the highest, across 5 brackets in 2026.
How much social security do you pay in Norway?+
Employees pay 8.2% of gross salary as social security. 22% flat income tax + progressive 'trinnskatt' bracket tax. National insurance (trygdeavgift) 7.8% included separately.
What is the Inntektsskatt + trinnskatt (bracket tax) personal allowance in Norway?+
The main allowances are: Personal allowance (personfradrag) NOK 108,550; Minimum standard deduction (capped). See §03 for the full list.
When do you file taxes in Norway?+
The filing deadline in Norway is 30 April. Tax year runs 1 January to 31 December.
How much take-home pay on kr650,000 gross in Norway?+
On a kr650,000 gross salary the effective rate is 30.5%, leaving approximately kr451,800 net per year — about kr37,650 per month across 12 payments. (For reference: kr50,000 gross nets kr35,802.)
Does Norway have any special tax regimes for expats?+
PAYE scheme for foreign workers: optional flat 25% rate (incl. social security) on gross income up to NOK 670,000.
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