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Project Manager Salary in Norway

The Norway median is $233,352 per year, with observed city pay up to Oslo at $163,775.

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Project Manager pay in Norway: Oslo leads, Oslo trails

The Norway national median for a project manager is 2 180 000 kr a year. Among 1 metros with observed data, pay runs from about 1 530 000 kr in Oslo to 1 530 000 kr in Oslo (1×).

Project managers plan, coordinate, and deliver projects on time and within budget. Common screening skills include Planning, Stakeholders, Agile, and Risk.

A modeled national band runs about 1 395 200 kr–3 139 200 kr around that midpoint. Licensing and immigration rules are independent of this cash sort. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +7% 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 2 180 000 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 project manager 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 finance & business titles on this site include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, and Sales Manager.

How to use Project Manager pay data in Norway

Start with the national median (2 180 000 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: 1 395 200 kr (10th) → 2 180 000 kr (median) → 3 139 200 kr (90th). Oslo’s observed median is 1 530 000 kr, with a local band about 976 000 kr–2 400 000 kr. If an offer is “at the Norway median” but the job is in Oslo, you may still be under local market.

National median
$233,352
per year
Monthly (national)
$19,450
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$163,775
Oslo, NO
Hourly (national)
$112.19
varies by city

Project Manager 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$163,775

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a project manager make in Norway?
The national median is about 2 180 000 kr per year. Across 1 observed cities, pay ranges from about 1 530 000 kr to 1 530 000 kr.
Which Norway city pays project managers the most?
Oslo, NO leads observed metros at about 1 530 000 kr per year (-30% vs national).
How many Norway cities have project manager salary data?
1 metros list observed project manager percentiles in NOK on this site.
Is project manager in demand in Norway?
Occupation-level employment is projected at about +7% over ten years. Local hiring still follows Norwegian industry mix.