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How much does a soldier make in Norway?

kr 986,500a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is kr 82,210 a month. estimate

Equals
$105,900
Compared with the median pay in Norway
1.7 times
Data from
2025

Where Norway ranks among 111 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $LatviaKenyaGambiaNorway, rank 2

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What armed forces occupations, other ranks earn in Norway
Lowest 10%: kr 804,300Median: kr 986,500Highest 10%: kr 1,163,400

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Switzerland estimate$139,000
2. Norway estimate$105,900
3. Austria estimate$96,090
111. Gambia estimate$658
Compare armed forces occupations, other ranks in 111 countries

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does a soldier make a month in Norway?

    The median gross salary is kr 82,210 a month, kr 986,500 a year.

    How much does a soldier make starting out and with experience?

    The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around kr 804,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than kr 1,163,400.

    Which country pays a soldier the most?

    United States, with a median of $78,350 a year before tax, according to our data.

    Does a soldier make more in Norway or in United States?

    In Norway: $105,900 a year against $78,350 in United States, 1.4 times more.

    Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate