Minimum hourly wage (from July 1, 2021):

• For skilled workers: 220.00 NOK
  [previously: 209.70 NOK – 01.06.2019–30.06.2021]

• For unskilled workers without industry experience: 198.30 NOK
  [previously: 188.40 NOK – 01.06.2019–30.06.2021]

• For unskilled workers with at least one year of industry experience: 206.50 NOK
  [previously: 196.50 NOK – 01.06.2019–30.06.2021]

• For workers under 18 years: 132.90 NOK
  [previously: 126.50 NOK – 01.06.2019–30.06.2021]

Overtime pay

The provisions of the Working Environment Act regarding overtime apply unless more favorable overtime pay has been agreed upon. An overtime supplement of at least 40 % of the hourly rate shall be paid.

Workwear

The employer shall provide necessary work clothing and safety footwear suitable for the season and the workplace.

Universal Certification in Agriculture

Minimum hourly wage (from July 1, 2021):

Workers performing work within agriculture and horticulture shall have at least an hourly wage of:

Holiday and Harvest Assistance

• Workers under 18 years: 109.40 NOK
  [previously: 103.15 NOK – 01.06.2019–30.06.2021]

• Over 18 years – employed up to 12 weeks: 129.40 kroner
  [previously: 123.15 NOK – 01.06.2019–30.06.2021]

• Over 18 years – employed for 12–24 weeks (3–6 months): 134.90 kroner
  [previously: 128.65 NOK – 01.06.2019–30.06.2021]

Employees over 18 years of age who are employed for more than 6 months shall have wages corresponding to an unskilled permanent employee.

Permanent employees

• Unskilled workers: 149.30 kroner
  [previously: 143.05 NOK – 01.06.2019–30.06.2021]

• Workers under 18 years: 118.90 kroner
  [previously: 112.65 NOK – 01.06.2019–30.06.2021]

• Additional for skilled workers: 13.00 kroner
  [previously: 11.75 NOK – 01.06.2019–30.06.2021]

Weekend/Holiday Allowance for Caretakers/Relievers in Permanent Shift Schedule

A supplement of 25 % is paid per hour worked:

1. Between Saturdays at 1 PM and Sundays at 12 AM

2. Between 1 PM and midnight on Christmas and New Year's Eve

3. Between 00:00 and 24:00 on movable holidays and May 1st and 17th.

Work in agriculture and horticulture includes tasks across all trades within the fields of agriculture, natural resource management, and environmental management that are naturally performed within the agriculture and horticulture industries. It also encompasses work at garden centers, nursery work, and warehouse and terminal operations.

Interns

Interns are paid at least 70% of the rate for unskilled permanent employees. Please review.

Reimbursement of expenses

Benefits paid as reimbursement of expenses actually incurred due to sending an employee, such as travel expenses, accommodation, and lodging, shall not be considered as salary.

Overtime Pay

The provisions of the Working Environment Act regarding overtime pay apply unless a better overtime supplement has been agreed upon. An overtime supplement of at least 40% of the hourly rate shall be paid.

Universal Certification

Universalization of collective agreements means that all or parts of a collective agreement are made applicable to everyone performing work of the type covered by the agreement. In many cases, this entails statutory establishment of a minimum wage.HERYou will find information about collectively agreed wages within various industries.