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Teaching / Education Average Salaries in Norway 2024

How much money does a person working in Teaching / Education make in Norway?


Average Yearly Salary
641,000 NOK
( 53,400 NOK monthly)

LOW
311,000
NOK
AVERAGE
641,000
NOK
HIGH
1,180,000
NOK
All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Teaching / Education in Norway typically earns around 641,000 NOK. Salaries range from 311,000 NOK (lowest average) to 1,180,000 NOK (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Teaching / Education domain in Norway exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Teaching / Education
Academic Advisor632,000 NOK
Academic Assistant436,000 NOK
Academic Coach615,000 NOK
Academic Librarian440,000 NOK
Academic Manager735,000 NOK
Academic Specialist534,000 NOK
Academic Staff491,000 NOK
Accompanist545,000 NOK
Achievement Coach621,000 NOK
Admissions Specialist551,000 NOK
Agricultural Sciences Teacher475,000 NOK
Anthropology Teacher525,000 NOK
Arabic Language Teacher472,000 NOK
Archeology Teacher506,000 NOK
Architecture Teacher585,000 NOK
Archivist447,000 NOK
Art Teacher472,000 NOK
Assistant School Principal679,000 NOK
Assistant Teacher428,000 NOK
Biochemistry Professor 876,000 NOK
Biology Teacher511,000 NOK
Blended Learning Specialist670,000 NOK
Bursary Scheme Manager578,000 NOK
Business Teacher549,000 NOK
Careers Advisor651,000 NOK
Careers Consultant630,000 NOK
Chemistry Teacher470,000 NOK
Chief Remote Learning Officer820,000 NOK
Child Care Coordinator516,000 NOK
Child Care Worker400,000 NOK
Childcare Worker392,000 NOK
Classroom Assistant411,000 NOK
Clinical School Psychologist703,000 NOK
Coding Coach532,000 NOK
College Aide609,000 NOK
College and Career Readiness Specialist686,000 NOK
College Dean1,140,000 NOK
College President1,110,000 NOK
Communications Teacher517,000 NOK
Community Education Officer428,000 NOK
Computer Science Teacher467,000 NOK
Computer Teacher486,000 NOK
Creative Writing Trainer589,000 NOK
Credit Counselor590,000 NOK
Cultural Studies Teacher473,000 NOK
Curriculum Coordinator557,000 NOK
Curriculum Developer675,000 NOK
Curriculum Specialist666,000 NOK
Dean of Faculty1,060,000 NOK
Demonstrator441,000 NOK
Deputy Controller of Examinations586,000 NOK
Digital Citizenship Educator495,000 NOK
Digital Literacy Instructor516,000 NOK
Director of Learning Technology678,000 NOK
Distance Learning Coordinator551,000 NOK
E-Learning Consultant687,000 NOK
E-learning Content Developer702,000 NOK
E-Learning Designer649,000 NOK
Economics Lecturer838,000 NOK
Economics Teacher520,000 NOK
EdTech Compliance Manager539,000 NOK
EdTech Consultant592,000 NOK
EdTech Content Creator534,000 NOK
Education Administrator567,000 NOK
Education Assistant456,000 NOK
Education Assistant Director638,000 NOK
Education Assistant Librarian370,000 NOK
Education Assistant Principal515,000 NOK
Education Assistant Professor734,000 NOK
Education Associate493,000 NOK
Education Consultant729,000 NOK
Education Consultant635,000 NOK
Education Coordinator510,000 NOK
Education Counselor597,000 NOK
Education Director869,000 NOK
Education Policy Analyst680,000 NOK
Education Program Specialist621,000 NOK
Education Researcher746,000 NOK
Education Resource Specialist546,000 NOK
Education Services Facilitator554,000 NOK
Education Technology Specialist584,000 NOK
Educational Content Writer625,000 NOK
Educational Data Privacy Officer575,000 NOK
Educational Psychologist797,000 NOK
EFL Teacher532,000 NOK
eLearning Trainer453,000 NOK
Elementary School Teacher410,000 NOK
Engineering Lecturer843,000 NOK
Engineering Teacher705,000 NOK
English Teacher473,000 NOK
ESL Teacher512,000 NOK
Faculty Assistant649,000 NOK
Foreign Language Teacher461,000 NOK
GED Teacher472,000 NOK
Geography Teacher467,000 NOK
Head of Mathematics Department643,000 NOK
Head of School855,000 NOK
High School Teacher563,000 NOK
History Teacher509,000 NOK
Infant Teacher370,000 NOK
Instructional Assistant532,000 NOK
Instructional Coach590,000 NOK
Instructor575,000 NOK
Kindergarten Teacher405,000 NOK
Language Instructor For Expatriate396,000 NOK
Law Teacher683,000 NOK
Learning Designer588,000 NOK
Learning Experience Designer741,000 NOK
Learning Management System Administrator560,000 NOK
Lecturer862,000 NOK
Librarian396,000 NOK
Library Assistant326,000 NOK
Library Director571,000 NOK
Library Specialist438,000 NOK
Library Technician370,000 NOK
Life Sciences Teacher465,000 NOK
Makerspace Coordinator and Facilitator460,000 NOK
Math Lecturer925,000 NOK
Math Teacher566,000 NOK
Mathematics Teacher538,000 NOK
Mentor569,000 NOK
Middle School Teacher545,000 NOK
Music Teacher482,000 NOK
Nursery Manager762,000 NOK
Nursery Worker304,000 NOK
Online Course Developer598,000 NOK
Online Course Instructor540,000 NOK
Online Learning Facilitator520,000 NOK
Online Tutor488,000 NOK
Paraprofessional664,000 NOK
Personalized Learning Specialist601,000 NOK
Physical Education Specialist530,000 NOK
Physical Education Teacher455,000 NOK
Physics Teacher 512,000 NOK
Political Science Teacher533,000 NOK
Post Doctoral Researcher792,000 NOK
Preschool Education Administrator548,000 NOK
Preschool Teacher403,000 NOK
Primary School Teacher442,000 NOK
Principal739,000 NOK
Product Specialist563,000 NOK
Professor - Accounting920,000 NOK
Professor - Architecture900,000 NOK
Professor - Biology926,000 NOK
Professor - Business Administration869,000 NOK
Professor - Chemical Engineering917,000 NOK
Professor - Chemistry960,000 NOK
Professor - Civil Engineering857,000 NOK
Professor - Communication817,000 NOK
Professor - Computer Science916,000 NOK
Professor - Dentistry919,000 NOK
Professor - Drama899,000 NOK
Professor - Economics934,000 NOK
Professor - Education884,000 NOK
Professor - Electrical Engineering979,000 NOK
Professor - English854,000 NOK
Professor - Environmental Engineering878,000 NOK
Professor - Foreign Languages867,000 NOK
Professor - Geological Sciences864,000 NOK
Professor - History926,000 NOK
Professor - Industrial Engineering885,000 NOK
Professor - Law924,000 NOK
Professor - Legal Support876,000 NOK
Professor - Liberal Arts880,000 NOK
Professor - Marketing918,000 NOK
Professor - Mathematics1,020,000 NOK
Professor - Mechanical Engineering962,000 NOK
Professor - Medical Administration933,000 NOK
Professor - Medicine1,120,000 NOK
Professor - Music822,000 NOK
Professor - Nursing812,000 NOK
Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences910,000 NOK
Professor - Philosophy884,000 NOK
Professor - Physical Therapy987,000 NOK
Professor - Physics981,000 NOK
Professor - Psychology857,000 NOK
Professor - Rehabilitation850,000 NOK
Professor - Social Work804,000 NOK
Professor - Sociology844,000 NOK
Professor - Special Education914,000 NOK
Psychology Teacher720,000 NOK
Public Management Assistant Professor747,000 NOK
School Counselor700,000 NOK
Science Educator499,000 NOK
Science Laboratory Assistant455,000 NOK
Science Teacher489,000 NOK
Secondary Mathematics Teacher497,000 NOK
Secondary School Teacher495,000 NOK
Special Education Advocate645,000 NOK
Special Education Teacher549,000 NOK
Special Needs Assistant431,000 NOK
Statistics Lecturer833,000 NOK
STEAM Educator491,000 NOK
STEM Educator464,000 NOK
Student Accounts Coordinator478,000 NOK
Student Development Specialist611,000 NOK
Student Employment Specialist558,000 NOK
Student Services464,000 NOK
Student Services Coordinator431,000 NOK
Student Support Manager612,000 NOK
Substitute Teacher394,000 NOK
Teacher462,000 NOK
Teacher Aide401,000 NOK
Teacher Trainer629,000 NOK
Teaching Assistant394,000 NOK
TEFL Teacher488,000 NOK
Training and Development Specialist615,000 NOK
Training Coordinator457,000 NOK
Tutor498,000 NOK
University Teacher828,000 NOK
Virtual Teacher446,000 NOK
Vocational Education Teacher483,000 NOK


Teaching / Education Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Norway

Median and salary distribution Norway Teaching / Education yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
687,000 NOK or more
10% of people earn
596,000 to 687,000 NOK
20% of people earn
396,000 NOK or less
65% of people earn
396,000 to 596,000 NOK
Minimum Salary
311,000
NOK
Median
615,000
NOK
Maximum
1,180,000
NOK




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Teaching / Education in Norway range from 311,000 NOK (starting average salary) to 1,180,000 NOK (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Teaching / Education is 615,000 NOK, implying that half of the workforce in Norway earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Teaching / Education in Norway earn less than 502,000 NOK, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 723,000 NOK, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Teaching / Education in Norway. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 396,000 NOK to 596,000 NOK. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 396,000 NOK mark, while 10% ranged from 596,000 NOK to 687,000 NOK. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 687,000 NOK or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Teaching / Education in Norway having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Teaching / Education in Norway, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Norway costs anywhere from 256,000 NOK to 768,000 NOK and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Teaching / Education / Norway

Salary comparison by gender Norway Teaching / Education yearly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Teaching / Education in Norway, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 4%.

Male
654,000 NOK
Female-4%
628,000 NOK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Norway for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Teaching / Education / Norway

How much are annual salary increments in Norway for individuals working in Teaching / Education? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Teaching / Education in Norway are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 14 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Norway Teaching / Education
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Norway / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Norway is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Teaching / Education / Norway

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Norway Teaching / Education
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42% of surveyed staff in Teaching / Education reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 58% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
58%
No Bonus
42%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Teaching / Education / Norway


310 NOK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Teaching / Education in Norway is 310 NOK.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Teaching / Education in Norway is 150 NOK. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Oslo672,000 NOK
Stavanger606,000 NOK
Tromso585,000 NOK
Trondheim643,000 NOK

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Norway is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
598,000 NOK
Public Sector+5%
631,000 NOK
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Teaching / Education in Norway?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 615,000 NOK and 723,000 NOK. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Teaching / Education in Norway ranges from 311,000 NOK to 502,000 NOK. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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