Abstract
The present thesis examines the factors that impact the gender wage gap in Norway. To achieve this objective, the Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition method was employed. At first, I try to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the extant literature about the gender pay gap and determine the main factors that impact the gender pay gap. Subsequently, an attempt was made to extend the conventional Mincer (1974) income framework by developing an hourly wage model. This model was then subjected to regression analysis for both males and females, and the Oaxaca-Blinder decomposition was computed. The study's findings reveal a marginal gap in the hourly wages of male and female workers in Norway. There is a downward trend in this gap from 2016 to 2020. The decomposition analysis results indicate that the majority of the gender wage gaps can be attributed to the explained components. According to our model, the impact of human capital on reducing the gap is negligible. In contrast to some research, education is increasing the gap in my research. The main elements influence on the gender pay gap are industry, occupation, and employment type. The gender wage disparity may arise from various factors, including women's part-time work, which frequently leads to reduced women's wages and causes occupational segregation within the workplace.