Data Scientist Salary in Norway

Mid-level · NOK · 2026 model

Employers in Norway increasingly benchmark Data Scientist roles against international talent pools, which keeps mid-level compensation competitive in 2026.

Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.

Salary range · Mid-level

NOK 1,310,550NOK 1,630,907

Gross annual · NOK

≈ $137,592≈ $171,226 (USD approx. · rates from 2026-06-15)

Average

NOK 1,470,729

$154,409 approx.

Est. take-home

NOK 1,029,510

$108,086 approx.

~30% effective tax (model)

Demand

high

rising trend

Directional trend (estimated model)

Growth-leaning

Data Scientist · Mid-level · Norway

PressuredStableGrowth

Our static model weights this role family with above-average demand and pay momentum—useful for negotiation prep, not a hiring forecast.

Directional only—not historic BLS/payroll data or a prediction of future offers. Derived from role demand multipliers and growth tags in our static catalog.

Hourly ↔ yearly

Midpoint gross annual pay for this role converts to an implied NOK 707.08/hr before tax (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). Estimated take-home is about NOK 494.96/hr using our simplified 30% effective rate—not payroll precision.

Overtime, bonuses, and part-time schedules change real hourly pay. Adjust hours and wage in the calculator—figures here are educational ranges from the Salary Explorer model.

Take-home waterfall

Mid-point gross pay through our simplified tax rate, then cost-of-living-adjusted buying power for Norway. Planning illustration—not payroll, tax filing, or relocation advice.

1. Gross annual (mid)

$154,409 USD equivalent

NOK 1,470,729

2. − Estimated tax (~30%)

−NOK 441,219

3. = Net take-home

~NOK 85,793/mo · $108,086 USD

NOK 1,029,510

4. ÷ CoL index (1.05× US) → buying power

US-equivalent purchasing power on net pay

$102,939

Gross-only buying power in our model is $147,056 US-equivalent—use step 4 when comparing after-tax lifestyle.

Cost of living comparison

Same role and seniority (mid-level Data Scientist) in other countries. Buying power divides gross USD by our static CoL index (US = 1.0)—a planning heuristic, not a relocation quote.

Norway ranks #7 of 7 on buying power for this role ($147,056 US-equivalent vs $147,057 in Ireland). Use the table to compare gross USD vs CoL-adjusted value.

Model signals: demand high · pay trend rising (Norway, NOK)

CountryGross (mid)Gross USDCoL × USBuying power
Ireland€117,835$136,7630.93×$147,057View
Spain€91,227$105,8810.72×$147,057View
SingaporeSGD 192,327$149,9981.02×$147,057View
India₹3,900,160$41,1760.28×$147,057View
MexicoMX$1,063,031$61,7640.42×$147,057View
TürkiyeTRY 2,381,962$51,4700.35×$147,057View
Norway(this page)NOK 1,470,729$154,4091.05×$147,056Current

City-level rent and tax rules differ inside each country. See methodology & limitations on the Salary Explorer hub.

Junior vs mid vs senior

LevelRange (local)Approx. USD
JuniorNOK 922,627NOK 1,100,862$96,865 – $115,577Compare
Mid-levelNOK 1,310,550NOK 1,630,907$137,592 – $171,226Current
SeniorNOK 1,848,749NOK 2,371,222$194,096 – $248,950Compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Data Scientist salary in Norway for mid-level roles?
Our 2026 model shows a typical range of NOK 1,310,550 to NOK 1,630,907, with a midpoint near NOK 1,470,729 gross per year before tax. Actual offers vary by city, employer, and skills.
Is mid-level 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.
What is Data Scientist pay per hour in Norway?
Divide gross annual pay by 2,080 hours (40h/week × 52 weeks) for a rough hourly rate. This page includes an hourly ↔ yearly panel; open the hourly salary calculator to change hours or wage.
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 (≈ $147,056.19 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 2026-06-15 (frankfurter.app)—about $137,592–$171,226 gross per year (≈ $154,409 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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