Income tax in Norway (2026)
In 2026, income tax in Norway is a flat 39.8%. On a NOK 900,000 salary you take home NOK 638,047 a year, NOK 53,171 a month.
Income tax rates
- Top rate
- 39.8%
- Lowest rate
- 22%
- Tax-free allowance
- NOK 114,540
- VAT
- 25%
- Capital gains
- 37.84%
The 2026 bands, in Norwegian Krone
| Taxable income (after allowance) | Rate |
|---|---|
| over NOK 0 | 22% |
These are the national bands. The top rate of 39.8% also counts surcharges and regional or local income taxes.
Take-home pay by salary
NOK 300,000: NOK 256,197 take-home (14.6% total tax)NOK 350,000: NOK 289,818 take-home (17.2% total tax)NOK 400,000: NOK 323,018 take-home (19.2% total tax)NOK 450,000: NOK 356,218 take-home (20.8% total tax)NOK 500,000: NOK 389,418 take-home (22.1% total tax)NOK 600,000: NOK 455,818 take-home (24% total tax)NOK 700,000: NOK 522,218 take-home (25.4% total tax)NOK 800,000: NOK 581,347 take-home (27.3% total tax)NOK 900,000: NOK 638,047 take-home (29.1% total tax)NOK 1,000,000: NOK 694,131 take-home (30.6% total tax)NOK 1,200,000: NOK 801,331 take-home (33.2% total tax)NOK 1,500,000: NOK 961,803 take-home (35.9% total tax)NOK 2,000,000: NOK 1,224,803 take-home (38.8% total tax)NOK 2,500,000: NOK 1,487,803 take-home (40.5% total tax)NOK 3,000,000: NOK 1,750,803 take-home (41.6% total tax)NOK 4,000,000: NOK 2,276,803 take-home (43.1% total tax)NOK 5,000,000: NOK 2,802,803 take-home (43.9% total tax)
Compare with other countries
Cost of living in Norway
Frequently asked questions
What are the income tax rates in Norway?
Income tax in Norway is a flat 39.8%.
Is there a tax-free allowance in Norway?
Yes — the first NOK 114,540 a year is tax-free in Norway.
What is the take-home pay on NOK 900,000 in Norway?
On NOK 900,000 in Norway you take home NOK 638,047 a year — NOK 53,171 a month.
2026 rules checked against skatteetaten.no. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details