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Chef Salary in Norway

Chefs plan menus, prepare food, and lead kitchen teams. The Norway median is $156,461 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$156,461
per year
Monthly (national)
$13,038
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$156,461
Bergen, NO
Hourly (national)
$75.22
varies by city

Chef salary by city in Norway

CityPer year
Bergen, NO$156,461
Trondheim, NO$156,461
Stavanger, NO$156,461
Kristiansand, NO$156,461
Drammen, NO$156,461
Oslo, NO$109,420

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a chef make in Norway?
The national median chef salary in Norway is about 1 530 000 kr per year (127 500 kr per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about 1 070 000 kr to 1 530 000 kr.
Which Norway city pays chefs the most?
Bergen, NO pays the most at about 1 530 000 kr per year.
Which Norway city pays chefs the least?
Among cities we cover, Oslo, NO is on the lower end at about 1 070 000 kr per year for a chef.
What is the typical salary range for a chef in Norway?
Across Norway cities we cover, chef pay commonly spans from about 749 000 kr at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 2 203 200 kr for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Norway cities have chef salary data?
Pay by Role publishes chef pay for 6 cities in Norway, all shown in NOK.
Is chef in demand in Norway?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +5% over the next decade. Related skilled trades roles on Pay by Role include Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter.