JOB OPENINGS IN NORWAY (2019)

Norwegians value work-life balance and so long working weeks are not commonplace. A typical working week is no more than 37 hours, often with an early finish on a Friday. Hours are flexible although most workplaces will have set core hours.

The biggest employer in Norway is the vast public sector, but fluent Norwegian is required to the majority of positions. Even expats who’ve been learning Norwegian for years can slip up here. The biggest industry in Norway remains the energy industry, and demand remains high for all types of professional engineers. Other popular industries include marine, shipping, seafood and ICT.



Job hunting? Some major American companies have a significant presence in Scandinavia. Finding a job in Norway is a real challenge for international job-seekers, especially those who don't yet speak .


Salaries in Norway are much higher than in many European countries. This is especially true at the lower end of the market, such as for cleaners, restaurant workers and manual labourers.

However, at the higher end such as for senior management, salaries can often not be as competitive as some other countries.

But how much does the average Norwegian earn? And why are salaries so high for relatively low-skilled jobs? Let's find out!




Generally collective agreements feature one fixed hourly rate for everyone over the age of 18.

There are often different rates to distinguish skilled from unskilled work, for overtime, and for younger workers.

Construction: For example, in the construction industry, skilled workers earn a minimum of NOK 197.90 per hour, while unskilled workers with no experience earn at least NOK 177.80 per hour.APPLY NOW