Social Security Contributions (Trygdeavgift) – Norway
Norway's social security system (Folketrygden) provides comprehensive coverage including healthcare, pensions, parental leave, unemployment, and disability benefits. Contributions are mandatory for all workers.
Social Security Contributions (Trygdeavgift)
Norway's social security system (Folketrygden) provides comprehensive coverage including healthcare, pensions, parental leave, unemployment, and disability benefits. Contributions are mandatory for all workers.
Employee Contributions
Deducted from gross salary automatically. Applies to employment income including bonuses and benefits.
Lower rate for pension recipients. Applies to Norwegian and foreign pensions.
No social contributions required below this annual threshold (2026).
Employer Contributions
Paid by employer on top of salary. Not deducted from employee's gross pay. Varies by geographic zone (5.1% to 14.1%).
Lower rates in Northern and rural areas to incentivize business. Oslo/major cities: 14.1%. Tromsø/Finnmark: 5.1%.
Self-Employed
Self-employed pay 10.9% on net business income. Combines employer and employee portions at reduced rate.
If also employed elsewhere, pay 7.8% on self-employment income as secondary income.
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