School Principal Salary in Norway
School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Norway median is $238,270 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$238,270
per year
Monthly (national)
$19,859
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$238,270
Bergen, NO
Hourly (national)
$114.55
varies by city
School Principal salary by city in Norway
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen, NO | $238,270 | $19,859 | 0% |
| Trondheim, NO | $238,270 | $19,859 | 0% |
| Stavanger, NO | $238,270 | $19,859 | 0% |
| Kristiansand, NO | $238,270 | $19,859 | 0% |
| Drammen, NO | $238,270 | $19,859 | 0% |
| Oslo, NO | $166,687 | $13,887 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a school principal make in Norway?
- The national median school principal salary in Norway is about 2 330 000 kr per year (194 200 kr per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about 1 630 000 kr to 2 330 000 kr.
- Which Norway city pays school principals the most?
- Bergen, NO pays the most at about 2 330 000 kr per year.
- Which Norway city pays school principals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Oslo, NO is on the lower end at about 1 630 000 kr per year for a school principal.
- What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Norway?
- Across Norway cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about 1 230 000 kr at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 3 227 100 kr for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Norway cities have school principal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 6 cities in Norway, all shown in NOK.
- Is school principal in demand in Norway?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, Professor.