Unemployment benefit calculator · Norway 2026
How much unemployment benefit you would get, and for how long. Change your salary and age in the calculator below.
With NOK 60,000 gross a month, age 35. Change them in the calculator below.
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Unemployment benefit in Norway 2026: how much, and for how long
Unemployment benefit replaces part of your pay when you lose your job, if you were insured long enough. The calculator above estimates the amount and how long it is paid, from your salary and age, with the 2026 rules.
The rules in brief
- Unemployment benefit (dagpenger): 62.4% of previous income up to 6 G, for 104 weeks if you earned at least 2 G (52 weeks otherwise). Requires income of at least 1.5 G in the last 12 months.
Unemployment benefit by salary
| Gross pay a month | Benefit | Total |
|---|---|---|
| NOK 30,000 | NOK 18,720 / month for up to 104 weeks | NOK 449,280 |
| NOK 45,000 | NOK 28,080 / month for up to 104 weeks | NOK 673,920 |
| NOK 60,000 | NOK 37,440 / month for up to 104 weeks | NOK 898,560 |
| NOK 90,000 | NOK 42,603 / month for up to 104 weeks | NOK 1,022,479 |
| NOK 120,000 | NOK 42,603 / month for up to 104 weeks | NOK 1,022,479 |
| NOK 180,000 | NOK 42,603 / month for up to 104 weeks | NOK 1,022,479 |
Single person aged 35 without children; 9.8 years of service.
Frequently asked questions
How much unemployment benefit do I get on NOK 60,000 gross a month?
NOK 37,440 / month for up to 104 weeks: NOK 898,560 in total, if you are single and aged 35.
Are these amounts exact?
They are estimates under the 2026 rules. The public employment service decides the actual amount.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
Other questions about pay in Norway: What is my hourly wage? · What do I take home part-time? · How much notice must my employer give? · When can I retire? · What is my money worth after inflation?