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Administration / Reception / Secretarial Average Salaries in Norway 2024

How much money does a person working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial make in Norway?


Average Yearly Salary
363,000 NOK
( 30,300 NOK monthly)

LOW
182,000
NOK
AVERAGE
363,000
NOK
HIGH
829,000
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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Norway typically earns around 363,000 NOK. Salaries range from 182,000 NOK (lowest average) to 829,000 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial 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
Administration / Reception / Secretarial
Accreditation Specialist715,000 NOK
Admin Clerk213,000 NOK
Admin Executive334,000 NOK
Administrative Aide230,000 NOK
Administrative Analyst459,000 NOK
Administrative Assistant301,000 NOK
Administrative Associate302,000 NOK
Administrative Coordinator286,000 NOK
Administrative Manager486,000 NOK
Administrative Officer309,000 NOK
Administrative Receptionist293,000 NOK
Administrative Secretary264,000 NOK
Administrative Specialist289,000 NOK
Administrative Support261,000 NOK
Administrative Technician258,000 NOK
Board Secretary291,000 NOK
Branch Office Administrator477,000 NOK
Business Administrator496,000 NOK
Business Office Manager819,000 NOK
Central Office Operator301,000 NOK
Clerical Assistant192,000 NOK
Clerk203,000 NOK
Commercial Administrator419,000 NOK
Commissions Processor387,000 NOK
Conveyancing Secretary264,000 NOK
Corporate Receptionist319,000 NOK
Creditors Clerk287,000 NOK
Data Entry Clerk215,000 NOK
Data Entry Specialist301,000 NOK
Document Controller254,000 NOK
Document Management Specialist369,000 NOK
Executive Administrative Assistant334,000 NOK
Executive Assistant339,000 NOK
Executive Officer399,000 NOK
Executive Personal Assistant388,000 NOK
Executive Secretary323,000 NOK
File Clerk216,000 NOK
Front Desk Attendant294,000 NOK
Front Desk Coordinator370,000 NOK
Front Desk Manager475,000 NOK
Front Desk Receptionist274,000 NOK
Front Desk Shift Leader348,000 NOK
Front Office Assistant264,000 NOK
Front Office Executive365,000 NOK
Group Services Manager812,000 NOK
Head Receptionist362,000 NOK
Inquiry and Admissions Clerk203,000 NOK
Key Account Assistant365,000 NOK
Keyboard and Data Entry Operator188,000 NOK
Leasing Administrator394,000 NOK
Legal Secretary302,000 NOK
Librarian357,000 NOK
Mail Processing Clerk180,000 NOK
Mail Sorting Clerk174,000 NOK
Mailroom Clerk173,000 NOK
Mailroom Manager342,000 NOK
Management Support Secretary312,000 NOK
Master Programme Coordinator583,000 NOK
Medical Receptionist317,000 NOK
Meeting and Event Assistant334,000 NOK
Meeting and Event Manager775,000 NOK
Night Manager453,000 NOK
Office Administrator491,000 NOK
Office Assistant207,000 NOK
Office Automation Clerk377,000 NOK
Office Clerk231,000 NOK
Office Coordinator300,000 NOK
Office Manager502,000 NOK
Office Services Coordinator400,000 NOK
Office Supervisor368,000 NOK
Operations Analyst650,000 NOK
Operations Clerk323,000 NOK
Operations Manager801,000 NOK
Personal Assistant313,000 NOK
Planning Assistant355,000 NOK
Process Expert464,000 NOK
Program Coordinator414,000 NOK
Programme Assistant393,000 NOK
Project Administrator497,000 NOK
Project Coordinator655,000 NOK
Query Administrator365,000 NOK
Reception Team Lead376,000 NOK
Receptionist302,000 NOK
Records Officer262,000 NOK
Registry Administrator312,000 NOK
Registry and Filing Clerk213,000 NOK
Rental Clerk214,000 NOK
Schedule Officer215,000 NOK
Scheduler217,000 NOK
School Secretary285,000 NOK
Secretary273,000 NOK
Service Reception Head361,000 NOK
Switchboard Operator247,000 NOK
Technical Program Manager695,000 NOK
Technical Project Manager694,000 NOK
Typist251,000 NOK
Unit Secretary279,000 NOK
Wayleave Officer222,000 NOK


Administration / Reception / Secretarial Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Norway

Median and salary distribution Norway Administration / Reception / Secretarial yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
458,000 NOK or more
10% of people earn
391,000 to 458,000 NOK
20% of people earn
243,000 NOK or less
65% of people earn
243,000 to 391,000 NOK
Minimum Salary
182,000 NOK
Median
350,000 NOK
Maximum
829,000 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Norway range from 182,000 NOK (starting average salary) to 829,000 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial is 350,000 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Norway earn less than 287,000 NOK, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 426,000 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Norway. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 243,000 NOK to 391,000 NOK. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 243,000 NOK mark, while 10% ranged from 391,000 NOK to 458,000 NOK. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 458,000 NOK or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial 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 / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Norway

Salary comparison by gender Norway Administration / Reception / Secretarial 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Norway, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 4%.

Male
371,000 NOK
Female-4%
356,000 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 / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Norway

How much are annual salary increments in Norway for individuals working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Norway are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 16 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Norway Administration / Reception / Secretarial
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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 / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Norway

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Norway Administration / Reception / Secretarial
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67% of surveyed staff in Administration / Reception / Secretarial reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 33% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 4% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
33%
No Bonus
67%

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 / Administration / Reception / Secretarial / Norway


170 NOK per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Norway is 170 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Norway is 88 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
Oslo381,000 NOK
Stavanger343,000 NOK
Tromso332,000 NOK
Trondheim365,000 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Norway?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 350,000 NOK and 426,000 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 Administration / Reception / Secretarial in Norway ranges from 182,000 NOK to 287,000 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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