Remuneration for MPs

The remuneration for MPs, with the exception of the President of the Storting, is adopted by the Storting on the recommendation of the Storting’s Remuneration Committee, a separate committee which also sets the remuneration for members of the government. The Remuneration Committee assesses MPs’ pay annually. The President of the Storting’s remuneration is the same as that of the Prime Minister. Other members of the Storting’s Presidium are paid an additional allowance for representational duties and extra work associated with their role in the Presidium.

Basic rates

As of 1^st May 2025, the fixed annual remuneration for an MP is NOK 1 ,214,977  gross per annum.

The President of the Storting receives the same annual remuneration as the Prime Minister, which, as of 1^st May 2025, is NOK 2,134,434 gross per annum.

The First Vice President of the Storting has an additional allowance of +14% of an MP’s fixed annual remuneration. Other vice presidents and the chairs of the standing committees are paid +7% of the fixed annual remuneration.

As of 1^st May 2025, the annual remuneration for members of the government is NOK 1,734,020 gross per annum.

Severance pay

MPs who do not continue after a parliamentary election may apply for severance pay equal to the fixed remuneration for an MP for up to three months after the end of the previous parliamentary term. In order to qualify for severance pay, the person in question must submit a self-declaration form with details of their income situation. The Presidium may also grant severance pay, with the same limitations, to Substitute MPs who have served in Parliament continuously for a certain length of time.

MPs who are actively seeking work or who take essential and relevant work-related training or education may apply for severance pay for up to one year after the three months stated above. This pay constitutes 66% of an MP’s fixed remuneration, and must be reduced in the event of any other earned income.

Leave of absence

MPs may be granted leave of absence during sickness, in connection with the birth of a child or other care responsibilities, for participation in delegation travel, or for absence over an extended period. In other respects, leave of absence is only granted in exceptional circumstances. 

Pensions

MPs’ pensions are regulated by the Storting and Government Pension Act. The retirement pension in this scheme is based on the same principles as the National Insurance Scheme’s retirement pension. This means that MPs earn retirement pension rights for all the years they have served as MP or members of the government.

The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) administers the pension scheme for MPs and members of the government.

Travel expenses

Official travel and commuter travel at weekends are covered in full. Travel abroad must be approved, and expenses are covered in accordance with the Government Scale. The family members of MPs who live more than 40 km from the Storting may have up to two private visits covered annually per person.

Telecommunications expenses

MPs’ telecommunications expenses are covered in full.

Mobile office

MPs are equipped with a mobile office and a tablet computer.

Commuter accommodation

The Storting owns variously sized furnished flats that are at the disposal, free of charge, of MPs who live more than a 40-kilometre drive from the Storting.