Data Scientist Salary in Norway
Junior · NOK · 2026 model
For junior Data Scientist professionals in Norway, total cash compensation often blends base salary with variable pay in larger firms.
Salary range · Junior
NOK 903,419–NOK 1,077,943
Gross annual · NOK
≈ $96,865 – ≈ $115,577 (USD approx. · rates from 2026-05-15)
Average
NOK 990,681
$106,221 approx.
Est. take-home
NOK 693,477
$74,355 approx.
~30% effective tax (model)
Demand
high
rising trend
Tax & cost of living
Estimated effective tax rate: 30% on gross annual pay (simplified; excludes credits, local payroll rules, and benefits).
At this gross level, purchasing power is often stronger than the nominal USD amount suggests when compared to US metro averages (≈ $101,162.857 US-equivalent buying power heuristic).
Junior vs mid vs senior
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Data Scientist salary in Norway for junior roles?
- Our 2026 model shows a typical range of NOK 903,419 to NOK 1,077,943, with a midpoint near NOK 990,681 gross per year before tax. Actual offers vary by city, employer, and skills.
- Is junior Data Scientist pay rising in Norway?
- Demand is marked as high with a rising trend in our static dataset. Use this page for planning—not contract or HR advice.
- How much tax is taken from a Data Scientist salary in Norway?
- We apply an approximate effective rate of 30% for illustration. Payroll, credits, and local rules change your real take-home—use our income tax calculator for a second opinion.
- How does cost of living affect Data Scientist pay in Norway?
- At this gross level, purchasing power is often stronger than the nominal USD amount suggests when compared to US metro averages (≈ $101,162.857 US-equivalent buying power heuristic).
- What is this salary in US dollars?
- Local offers are usually quoted in NOK. We convert to USD using rates from 2026-05-15 (frankfurter.app)—about $96,865–$115,577 gross per year (≈ $106,221 average). Rates refresh about once per day at build time, not live at every page view. For salaries natively in USD, open the United States version of this role.
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