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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Norway

The Norway median is $135,944 per year, with observed city pay up to Oslo at $95,482.

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Mechanical Engineer in Norway: read the median against a +10% outlook

The Norway national median for a mechanical engineer is 1 270 000 kr a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 892 000 kr in Oslo to 892 000 kr in Oslo (1×).

Mechanical engineers design machines, systems, and products from concept to manufacture. Common screening skills include CAD, Thermodynamics, Prototyping, and Materials.

A modeled national band runs about 870 000 kr–1 759 000 kr around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +10% 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 1 270 000 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 mechanical 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 Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, and Aerospace Engineer.

How to use Mechanical Engineer pay data in Norway

Start with the national median (1 270 000 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: 870 000 kr (10th) → 1 270 000 kr (median) → 1 759 000 kr (90th). Oslo’s observed median is 892 000 kr, with a local band about 592 000 kr–1 340 000 kr. If an offer is “at the Norway median” but the job is in Oslo, you may still be under local market.

National median
$135,944
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,325
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$95,482
Oslo, NO
Hourly (national)
$65.36
varies by city

Mechanical 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$95,482

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical engineer make in Norway?
The national median is about 1 270 000 kr per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 892 000 kr to 892 000 kr.
Which Norway city pays mechanical engineers the most?
Oslo, NO leads observed metros at about 892 000 kr per year (-30% vs national).
How many Norway cities have mechanical engineer salary data?
1 metros list observed mechanical engineer percentiles in NOK on this site.
Is mechanical engineer in demand in Norway?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +10% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Norwegian industry mix.