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Professor Salary in Norway

Professors teach at the college level and often conduct original research in their field. The Norway median is $209,637 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$209,637
per year
Monthly (national)
$17,466
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$209,637
Bergen, NO
Hourly (national)
$100.79
varies by city

Professor salary by city in Norway

CityPer year
Bergen, NO$209,637
Trondheim, NO$209,637
Stavanger, NO$209,637
Kristiansand, NO$209,637
Drammen, NO$209,637
Oslo, NO$146,235

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a professor make in Norway?
The national median professor salary in Norway is about 2 050 000 kr per year (170 800 kr per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about 1 430 000 kr to 2 050 000 kr.
Which Norway city pays professors the most?
Bergen, NO pays the most at about 2 050 000 kr per year.
Which Norway city pays professors the least?
Among cities we cover, Oslo, NO is on the lower end at about 1 430 000 kr per year for a professor.
What is the typical salary range for a professor in Norway?
Across Norway cities we cover, professor pay commonly spans from about 1 080 000 kr at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 2 952 000 kr for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Norway cities have professor salary data?
Pay by Role publishes professor pay for 6 cities in Norway, all shown in NOK.
Is professor in demand in Norway?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +8% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, School Principal.