Norway’s public healthcare system is built on the idea that everyone should have access to necessary healthcare regardless of income or address. If you are moving here, planning a long stay, or just visiting, it pays to understand how the system is organized, what it covers, and how to navigate it in real life. If … Read more
Moving to Norway comes with fresh air, long summer evenings, and a healthcare system that might work differently from what you are used to. If you plan to live here, understanding how to see a doctor will make your everyday life much easier. This guide explains the “fastlege” (regular GP) scheme, how to book appointments, … Read more
Working as a nurse in Norway offers stable pay, predictable raises through collective agreements, and generous benefits compared to many countries. But the numbers can feel opaque if you are looking in from the outside. This guide breaks down what nurses actually earn, how pay is structured, and the extras that make a real difference … Read more
Norway regularly ranks high in global wage comparisons, but understanding what “average salary” really means here takes a bit of context. Between collective bargaining, strong worker protections, and a high cost of living, pay in Norway is more than a single headline number. You will also find big differences between industries like oil and gas, … Read more
Starting a career in Norway as a newcomer can feel like learning to ski on an icy day. It is doable, but you want good footing. The truth is, some roles are much easier to land than others, especially if you are still building your Norwegian language skills or figuring out the hiring culture. I … Read more
Engineering is one of the most stable and respected career paths in Norway, and the pay reflects that. Whether you work in software, civil infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, or electronics, salaries are generally competitive, benefits are strong, and work-life balance is taken seriously. As a Norwegian who has spent a career alongside engineers and hired many … Read more
If you are considering working as a doctor in Norway or you are simply curious about how medical pay looks here, you will find that compensation is a mix of stable base salary and variable extras like on-call duty, overtime, and, for general practitioners, practice income. Salaries are negotiated through national agreements, so the framework … Read more
Electricians are in steady demand across Norway, from new apartment blocks in Oslo to industrial plants on the west coast and wind projects in the north. Wages reflect both that demand and Norway’s high cost of living. If you are already qualified or considering moving here to work, understanding how pay is structured will help … Read more
If you are thinking about working as an accountant in Norway, you will want to understand how pay actually looks once you add in benefits, overtime rules, and taxes. Salaries here are straightforward on paper, yet the details can shift with experience, certifications, industry, and where in the country you work. I grew up and … Read more
Working as a pharmacist in Norway can be both professionally rewarding and financially solid, whether you’re dispensing in a community pharmacy, advising clinicians in a hospital, or moving into pharma and biotech roles. Salaries are transparent, benefits are generous, and working conditions are regulated. In this guide I’ll walk you through typical pay, what affects … Read more