In Norway, couples with children where the oldest child was 18 years or older had the highest average income after tax in 2022. Their median income amounted to roughly 1.2 million Norwegian kroner in 2022. By comparison, singles aged 65 years or more had the lowest mean income with just 311,700 kroner that year.

Key information about Norway Household Income per Capita

• Norway Annual Household Income per Capita reached 46,675.159 USD in Dec 2022, compared with the previous value of 51,753.964 USD in Dec 2021.
• Norway Annual Household Income per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 2005 to Dec 2022, with an averaged value of 45,475.083 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 55,518.066 USD in Dec 2013 and a record low of 36,317.750 USD in Dec 2006.
• In the latest reports, Retail Sales of Norway dropped 2.439 % YoY in Sep 2023.

CEIC calculates Annual Household Income per Capita from annual Average Household Income, annual Number of Households and annual Total Population and converts it into USD. Statistics Norway provides Average Household Income in local currency, Number of Households and Total Population. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Norway stands at 47.40 percent. This dataset provides - Norway Personal Income Tax Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents median income data over a decade or more for males and females categorized by Total, Full-Time Year-Round (FT), and Part-Time (PT) employment in Norway. It showcases annual income, providing insights into gender-specific income distributions and the disparities between full-time and part-time work. The dataset can be utilized to gain insights into gender-based pay disparity trends and explore the variations in income for male and female individuals.

Key observations: Insights from 2023

Based on our analysis ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, we present the following observations: - All workers, aged 15 years and older: In Norway, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $24,464 for males and $15,536 for females.

These income figures highlight a substantial gender-based income gap in Norway. Women, regardless of work hours, earn 64 cents for each dollar earned by men. This significant gender pay gap, approximately 36%, underscores concerning gender-based income inequality in the town of Norway.

- Full-time workers, aged 15 years and older: In Norway, among full-time, year-round workers aged 15 years and older, males earned a median income of $34,375, while females earned $43,750

Surprisingly, within the subset of full-time workers, women earn a higher income than men, earning 1.27 dollars for every dollar earned by men. This suggests that within full-time roles, womens median incomes significantly surpass mens, contrary to broader workforce trends.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. All incomes have been adjusting for inflation and are presented in 2023-inflation-adjusted dollars.

Gender classifications include:

• Male
• Female

Employment type classifications include:

• Full-time, year-round: A full-time, year-round worker is a person who worked full time (35 or more hours per week) and 50 or more weeks during the previous calendar year.
• Part-time: A part-time worker is a person who worked less than 35 hours per week during the previous calendar year.

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column presents the data year. Expected values are 2010 to 2023
• Male Total Income: Annual median income, for males regardless of work hours
• Male FT Income: Annual median income, for males working full time, year-round
• Male PT Income: Annual median income, for males working part time
• Female Total Income: Annual median income, for females regardless of work hours
• Female FT Income: Annual median income, for females working full time, year-round
• Female PT Income: Annual median income, for females working part time

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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In 2023, the highest average monthly wages in Norway were in the mining and quarrying industry, with nearly 87,000 Norwegian kroner. The second highest average wages were in the financial and insurance industry, followed by the electricity, gas, and steam industry. That year, the lowest average salaries were in the accommodation and food service industry, counting only 38,000 Norwegian kroner per month.

Disposable Personal Income in Norway increased to 357335 NOK Million in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 355520 NOK Million in the third quarter of 2024. This dataset provides - Norway Disposable Personal Income - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Income share held by highest 20% in Norway was reported at 36.2 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Norway - Income share held by highest 20% - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$) in Norway was reported at 17434064315 USD in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Norway - Net income from abroad - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

This statistic shows the results of a survey conducted by Cint on the distribution of personal income levels before tax in Norway in 2018. During the survey, 25.94 percent of respondents stated that their personal income before tax is between 350,001 and 520,000 NOK.

Income share held by lowest 20% in Norway was reported at 9.1 % in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Norway - Income share held by lowest 20% - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Norway NO: Income Share Held by Second 20% data was reported at 14.100 % in 2015. This records a decrease from the previous number of 14.200 % for 2014. Norway NO: Income Share Held by Second 20% data is updated yearly, averaging 14.200 % from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2015, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.500 % in 2010 and a record low of 13.300 % in 2004. Norway NO: Income Share Held by Second 20% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Norway – Table NO.World Bank.WDI: Poverty. Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding.; ; World Bank, Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/index.htm).; ; The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data from more than one thousand six hundred household surveys across 164 countries in six regions and 25 other high income countries (industrialized economies). While income distribution data are published for all countries with data available, poverty data are published for low- and middle-income countries and countries eligible to receive loans from the World Bank (such as Chile) and recently graduated countries (such as Estonia) only. See PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/WhatIsNew.aspx) for definitions of geographical regions and industrialized countries.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset presents the mean household income for each of the five quintiles in Norway, Maine, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau. The dataset highlights the variation in mean household income across quintiles, offering valuable insights into income distribution and inequality.

Key observations

• Income disparities: The mean income of the lowest quintile (20% of households with the lowest income) is 17,843, while the mean income for the highest quintile (20% of households with the highest income) is 185,127. This indicates that the top earners earn 10 times compared to the lowest earners.
• *Top 5%: * The mean household income for the wealthiest population (top 5%) is 265,040, which is 143.17% higher compared to the highest quintile, and 1485.40% higher compared to the lowest quintile.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Income Levels:

• Lowest Quintile
• Second Quintile
• Third Quintile
• Fourth Quintile
• Highest Quintile
• Top 5 Percent

Variables / Data Columns

• Income Level: This column showcases the income levels (As mentioned above).
• Mean Household Income: Mean household income, in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars for the specific income level.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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Norway Average Household Income: IT: TR: TF: Social Assistance data was reported at 2,500.000 NOK in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,400.000 NOK for 2015. Norway Average Household Income: IT: TR: TF: Social Assistance data is updated yearly, averaging 2,050.000 NOK from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2016, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,500.000 NOK in 2016 and a record low of 1,800.000 NOK in 2012. Norway Average Household Income: IT: TR: TF: Social Assistance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Norway. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Norway – Table NO.H014: Average Household Income.

Norway Average Household Income: AT: Assessed Taxed data was reported at 192,300.000 NOK in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 193,300.000 NOK for 2015. Norway Average Household Income: AT: Assessed Taxed data is updated yearly, averaging 157,650.000 NOK from Dec 2005 (Median) to 2016, with 12 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 193,300.000 NOK in 2015 and a record low of 122,500.000 NOK in 2005. Norway Average Household Income: AT: Assessed Taxed data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Norway. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Norway – Table NO.H014: Average Household Income.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Norway household income by gender. The dataset can be utilized to understand the gender-based income distribution of Norway income.

Content

The dataset will have the following datasets when applicable

Please note: The 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by the Census Bureau due to the impact on survey collection and analysis caused by COVID-19. Consequently, median household income data for 2020 is unavailable for large cities (population 65,000 and above).

• Norway, IA annual median income by work experience and sex dataset : Aged 15+, 2010-2022 (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
• Norway, IA annual income distribution by work experience and gender dataset (Number of individuals ages 15+ with income, 2021)

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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The house price ratio in Norway fluctuated between 2012 and 2024. The ratio measures the development of housing affordability and is calculated by dividing nominal house price by nominal disposable income per head, with 2015 set as a base year when the index amounted to 100. Norway's index score in the first quarter of 2024 amounted to 110, which means that house price growth had outpaced income growth by 10 percent since 2015. This was lower than the average house price to income ratio in the Euro area 16.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Norway household income by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age-based income distribution of Norway income.

Content

The dataset will have the following datasets when applicable

Please note: The 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by the Census Bureau due to the impact on survey collection and analysis caused by COVID-19. Consequently, median household income data for 2020 is unavailable for large cities (population 65,000 and above).

• Norway, SC annual median income by age groups dataset (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
• Age-wise distribution of Norway, SC household incomes: Comparative analysis across 16 income brackets

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Interested in deeper insights and visual analysis?

Explore our comprehensive data analysis and visual representations for a deeper understanding of Norway income distribution by age. You can refer the same here

The highest average monthly salaries in Norway in 2022 for both men and women were found in the central government sector, reaching over 61,000 Norwegian kroner for the former and 54,000 for the latter. Both in the private sector and in local and central government, men's average wages were higher than women's. The highest average salaries in Norway are found in the mining and quarrying sector.

The highest average monthly earnings in mainland Norway in 2022 were found in the capital Oslo, where people earned more than 60,000 Norwegian kroner on average per month. The second highest average salaries were found in Rogaland, where a high number of the country's oil and gas companies have their main offices. Meanwhile, the more rural county Innlandet had the lowest average earnings in the country, below 48,000 kroner. Moreover, the highest salaries were among people working outside of mainland Norway, such as employees working oil and gas rigs in the Northern Sea. The average earnings in Norway in 2021 were 50,800 Norwegian kroner per month.

Labor migrants was the group of immigrants in Norway that had the highest annual median income from 2011 to 2021, with a median income of over 370,000 Norwegian kroner. Moreover, whereas immigrants arriving in Norway for education purposes had the lowest income in 2011, they had the second highest in 2021. Refugees, on the other hand, had the lowest median income, nearly 100,000 kroner less than labor migrants in 2021.