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Brief information on occupation code

An occupation code is a 7-digit code which can be found in Statistics Norway’s directory of occupations (SSB)

Only these codes from Statistics Norway can be used. If you specify a code which does not exist in the directory (e.g. 0000 000 or 9999 999), the a-melding will be rejected.

The occupation code is determined by the employee’s specific duties, not their level of education or the type of position concerned. It is up to the employer to decide which occupation code is correct.

If you have questions regarding occupational codes, send them to [email protected].  

Example

Otto is a qualified plumber, but works as a school caretaker. For Otto, the code for caretaker, 5163 121, is the right one. Not the code for plumber, 7134 114.

 

Is it mandatory

Yes, you must specify an occupation code for all ordinary and maritime employment, and for freelancers, contractors and fee recipients.

You should not specify an occupation code if the employment type is pension or other non-employment benefits for example for persons only receiving expense allowance but no salary, fees etc.

 

When you must submit reports

State the occupation code the first time you report the employment and repeat this code every month up to and including the month in which you terminate the employment.

 

English job titles

The job titles  in the directory of occupations are mainly based on Norwegian job titles. For employees with english job titles, find a suitable Norwegian job title in the directory of occupations and provide the code for this. As previously mentioned, the occupation code should be determined by the specific tasks of the job, and it is up to the employer to assess which job code is correct.

 

Occupation code for managers

Occupation codes for managers start with 1 in the first digit. These codes are used for employees who perform a broad range of managerial duties which entail professional, HR and financial responsibility. Professional management is not enough in itself. Don't use occupation code for managers if the manager uses most of his or her time participation in the joint production and there are few employees. Then you should state the occupation code that describes the work the manarger take part in.

 

Example

Nora works as a fresh produce manager in a store. For Nora, the code 5221 135 “Fresh produce manager” or 5221 102 “Head of department (store)” will be the right one.

Per has his own carpenter company registered as an Ltd. He doesn't have any employees. He states 7421118 Carpenter as his own occupational code.

 

Several duties under a single employment relationship

If an employment relationship covers a number of duties, state the occupation code which concerns the duties on which the employee spends the most time. If the proportions are equal, select the code with the lowest number.

 

Switching duties

If an employee has switched duties since you last submitted an a-melding and you need to change the occupation code, state the new occupation from and including the month in which the employee’s duties changed.

 

Correcting errors

 

 

 

What do we use the information for

Statistics Norway (SSB) uses the information in the preparation of statistics. Occupation code is a key variable in connection with salary negotiations and in the work to reduce sickness absence and improve the working environment.

NAV uses the information in statistics and when extracting samples of occupation groups.

Information on occupation code is transferred to the Aa Register. NAV distributes information concerning employment from the Aa Register to private and public sector companies and organisations that are permitted to receive it.  Examples of such organisations are the Norwegian Tax Administration and the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority.