Norway
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Minimum wage (gross)
Source: Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority (Arbeidstilsynet) · effective Jun 15, 2025
Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority (Arbeidstilsynet)Norway has NO national statutory minimum wage. Following the Nordic model, pay is set via collective bargaining. Legally binding minimum rates exist only in ~10 sectors where collective agreements have been declared generally applicable (allmenngjort) by the Tariff Board, enforced by Arbeidstilsynet. There is no single "standard" national tier, so the reported figure is a representative sectoral reference: CONSTRUCTION, skilled worker = 264.32 NOK/hr (effective 15 June 2025). Other construction tiers: unskilled with no experience 239.61, with 1+ yr 249.00 NOK/hr. Selected examples of other sectors (per hour, adult, effective 15 June 2025): cleaning 236.54; electricians skilled 270.45; hospitality (18+, 4+ months) 204.79; freight transport 229.00; agriculture (unskilled) 182.80; fish processing skilled 240.96; passenger tour bus 218.62; maritime construction skilled 216.79. A new automotive-industry minimum takes effect 15 June 2026 (newly qualified 223.50, 1+ yr 237.00 NOK/hr). All rates per hour; no monthly conversion needed. Rates vary by sector, skill level and age (lower tiers for under-18s exist).
Big Mac price: The Economist · Jan 1, 2026