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Work in Norway
Currency NOK · Norwegian; English widely used at work
Average salary
NOK 660,000 / year (SSB average)
Minimum wage
No statutory minimum wage; sector minimums set by collective agreements (e.g. construction ~NOK 230/h)
Work permit
~30-60 days (UDI skilled worker)
Cost of living
High — Oslo rent 1-bed centre ~NOK 14,500/month
Employment conditions
What the law gives you
Working week
37.5 h/week typical, 40 h legal maximum
Paid annual leave
25 working days (Holiday Act) + 10.2% holiday pay
Notice period
1 month standard, up to 3 months after 5+ years
Probation
Up to 6 months, 14 days notice
Overtime
Max 200 overtime hours/year, +40% minimum supplement
Health insurance
Public healthcare through folketrygden after registration
Taxes
Progressive income tax ~25-47% incl. 7.7% national insurance; tax card (skattekort) required
Work authorization
Skilled worker permit requires a job offer, recognised qualifications and full-time contract; EU/EEA citizens register instead
Open vacancies
0 live roles in Norway
No live vacancies for this country right now. New roles are imported daily.
Official sources
Government & authorities
Always confirm permits, taxes and contracts with the official authority before you move.
Hiring demand
Professions in demand
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