The average Norwegian employee costs 85,000 USD An average Norwegian employee costs his employer well over 50 USD an hour, when all costs are taken into account.
Those with the lowest incomes have also had the lowest wage growth in recent years An increasing number of employees in Norway work in low-wage occupations and the differences in pay are growing.
At least 300 top officials in Norway earn more than the prime minister Executives and top officials in the public sector have seen a pay increase of 64 per cent.
Why are Norwegian trade unions opposed to the EU's minimum wage proposal? The EU is proposing to introduce a system of statutory minimum wages in EU and EEA member states. But in Norway, the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions (LO) adamantly opposes the EU Directive.
Little malingering among Norwegian employees Norwegians rarely take extra days off work on the false pretence of being sick. The risk of pay-back time when salary raises are granted could be an explanation.
Immigrant workers undermine wage growth Immigrant workers, mainly from other Nordic countries, have a negative effect on the pay checks of Norwegian employees. Workers with minimal skills and little experience are the most vulnerable.