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Civil Engineer Salary in Norway

The Norway median is $218,366 per year, with observed city pay up to Oslo at $153,070.

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Civil Engineer pay in Norway: Oslo leads, Oslo trails

The Norway national median for a civil engineer is 2 040 000 kr a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 1 430 000 kr in Oslo to 1 430 000 kr in Oslo (1×).

Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. Common screening skills include AutoCAD, Structures, Project mgmt, and Codes.

A modeled national band runs about 1 397 400 kr–2 825 400 kr around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +8% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Norwegian city.

When metro percentiles appear, prefer those over this national midpoint for a named city. Until then, treat 2 040 000 kr as a country-level sketch and pressure-test any offer with tax and cost-of-living tools.

Norway shows about 3.1% CPI in 2025. A civil engineer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby engineering titles on this site include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, and Aerospace Engineer.

How to use Civil Engineer pay data in Norway

Start with the national median (2 040 000 kr), then pick the metro where you would actually work. Observed city rows below are stronger than a pay-index guess. If your city is missing, stay on this page for the country figure and check the Norway hub for other careers.

Convert gross through the salary calculator before comparing two cities — tax and rent often reorder a cash ranking. Figures are estimates for research, not employer bands.

National band vs top metro

National sketch: 1 397 400 kr (10th) → 2 040 000 kr (median) → 2 825 400 kr (90th). Oslo’s observed median is 1 430 000 kr, with a local band about 972 000 kr–2 100 000 kr. If an offer is “at the Norway median” but the job is in Oslo, you may still be under local market.

National median
$218,366
per year
Monthly (national)
$18,197
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$153,070
Oslo, NO
Hourly (national)
$104.98
varies by city

Civil Engineer salary by city in Norway

Cities below have observed metro percentiles for this role. Prefer these over national-only estimates when you are relocating to a specific market.

CityPer year
Oslo, NO$153,070

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a civil engineer make in Norway?
The national median is about 2 040 000 kr per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 1 430 000 kr to 1 430 000 kr.
Which Norway city pays civil engineers the most?
Oslo, NO leads observed metros at about 1 430 000 kr per year (-30% vs national).
How many Norway cities have civil engineer salary data?
1 metros list observed civil engineer percentiles in NOK on this site.
Is civil engineer in demand in Norway?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +8% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Norwegian industry mix.