Work in Norway
Jobs in Norway
UDI skilled-worker permits and high Oslo pay in a small, expensive market.
Editorial
Reviewed April 2026 (visa) and August 2026 (salary). Guidance only — not immigration legal advice. Market estimates, not job offers. How we source this
Work permit
Skilled worker residence permit
Mid software engineer · Oslo
NOK 1,245,500
Studio rent · Oslo
$1,700/mo
Visa
Skilled worker residence permit
UDI issues skilled-worker permits against a concrete job offer that meets pay and qualification rules. Oil, maritime, energy, and a smaller product-tech market drive demand. The employer typically initiates; you complete UDI steps. Nordic/EU rules differ — this page is for third-country nationals.
English works in many professional settings. Norwegian is expected for long-term integration and many roles.
Job market
How hiring actually works
Oslo salaries look high in NOK and are high in real terms once you account for oil-sector and public pay scales. The private tech market is smaller than Stockholm or Amsterdam. Cost of living, especially eating out and rent, is among Europe’s steepest.
Cities on this page: Oslo. Search on Global Job Scanner is account-gated; create a free account to run a live Norway query.
Pay
Mid-level salaries, local currency
Same model as the salary checker (2025–2026 market estimates, Q1 2026 FX). Not an offer.
| City | Software Engineer | Product Manager | Data Scientist |
|---|---|---|---|
| OsloNOK | NOK 1,245,500 | NOK 1,277,300 | NOK 1,166,000 |
Compare Oslo against another city · Rent and budget in the cost of living calculator
Questions
Before you book a one-way ticket
What visa do I need to work in Norway?
Skilled worker residence permit. UDI issues skilled-worker permits against a concrete job offer that meets pay and qualification rules. Oil, maritime, energy, and a smaller product-tech market drive demand. The employer typically initiates; you complete UDI steps. Nordic/EU rules differ — this page is for third-country nationals.
What does a software engineer earn in Norway?
A mid-level software engineer in Oslo is about NOK 1,245,500 in our 2026 model (local currency, market estimate — not an offer). Compare other roles in the table on this page or the salary checker.
Can I get by in English?
English works in many professional settings. Norwegian is expected for long-term integration and many roles.
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