Salaries by job in Iceland 2026: gross and net
Typical monthly pay for the main kinds of job, before and after tax and social security, from official earnings data.
Typical gross pay a month in 2026 for the main kinds of job, from the lowest-paid to the highest-paid. Your own salary and situation: in the calculator below.
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Pay by kind of job in Iceland 2026
Pay differs most by the kind of work. The table shows the typical gross pay a month of each main group of the international ISCO classification, and what is left after income tax and social security.
Typical pay a month by kind of job
| Kind of job | Gross a month | Net a month | Compared with all |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farming, forestry and fishing | ISK 1,389,052 | ISK 914,540 | +46% |
| Managers | ISK 1,337,641 | ISK 884,573 | +40% |
| Professionals: engineers, doctors, teachers, IT specialists, lawyers | ISK 1,159,606 | ISK 780,798 | +22% |
| Technicians and associate professionals | ISK 992,044 | ISK 683,127 | +4% |
| Machine operators, assemblers and drivers | ISK 962,531 | ISK 665,923 | +1% |
| Skilled trades: construction, electricians, mechanics | ISK 961,578 | ISK 665,368 | +1% |
| Office and administrative staff | ISK 806,393 | ISK 574,912 | −15% |
| Elementary jobs: cleaners, helpers, labourers | ISK 725,468 | ISK 527,741 | −24% |
| Service and sales: shops, restaurants, care, security | ISK 684,530 | ISK 503,878 | −28% |
| All employees (median) | ISK 952,058 | ISK 659,819 | 0% |
Typical gross pay: the 2026 national median, ISK 952,058 a month, times how much each group earns compared with all employees (median monthly earnings, ILOSTAT, 2020). Net pay: single, aged 35, no children, 12 salaries a year. Pay varies widely inside each group by experience, sector and region.
Frequently asked questions
Which jobs pay the most in Iceland?
Farming, forestry and fishing: typically ISK 1,389,052 gross a month, ISK 914,540 net.
Which jobs pay the least in Iceland?
Service and sales: typically ISK 684,530 gross a month, ISK 503,878 net.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
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