Average Land Surveyor Salary in Norway for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Land Surveyor salary for 2024 in Norway and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Norwegian krone. To keep things simple, we are using the NOK currency code instead of the currency symbol kr.

How Much Does a Land Surveyor Make in Norway?

A Land Surveyor working in Norway will typically earn around 250,600 NOK per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 116,400 NOK to the highest average salary of 399,100 NOK.

Average Annual Salary
250,600 NOK
Average Monthly Salary
20,883 NOK

Lowest Annual Salary
116,400 NOK
Lowest Monthly Salary
9,700 NOK

Highest Annual Salary
399,100 NOK
Highest Monthly Salary
33,258 NOK

These are average salaries for a Land Surveyor in Norway and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Land Surveyor to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Land Surveyor salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Land Surveyor Salaries in Norway

So we've looked at the average salaries a Land Surveyor will earn in Norway. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Land Surveyor can earn between 116,400 NOK and 399,100 NOK on average in Norway. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Land Surveyor in Norway is 272,800 NOK. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 272,800 NOK, and 50% of the population earn more than 272,800 NOK.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Land Surveyor salary in Norway, 25% of the population are earning less than 172,200 NOK while 75% of the population earn more than 172,200 NOK.

75% of the population earn less than 363,500 NOK, and 25% of the population earn more than 363,500 NOK.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Land Surveyor Salary by Experience Level in Norway

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average land surveyor salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Land Surveyor in Norway that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 130,500 NOK.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Land Surveyor salary would increase to 176,300 NOK.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Land Surveyor, the average salary would be 257,500 NOK.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 313,800 NOK.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Land Surveyor with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 343,600 NOK.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Land Surveyor with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 371,100 NOK.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
130,500 NOK
2-5 Years +34%
176,300 NOK
5-10 Years +48%
257,500 NOK
10-15 Years +22%
313,800 NOK
15-20 Years +9%
343,600 NOK
20+ Years +8%
371,100 NOK

Land Surveyor Salary by Education Level in Norway

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Land Surveyor in Norway based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Land Surveyor in Norway with a high school education can earn an average salary of 150,100 NOK.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Land Surveyor in Norway with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 233,800 NOK.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Land Surveyor in Norway with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 393,300 NOK.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
150,100 NOK
Certificate or Diploma +57%
233,800 NOK
Bachelor's Degree +68%
393,300 NOK

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Norway is around 255,000 to 765,000 NOK and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Land Surveyor Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Norway, a male land surveyor will earn an average of 255,000 NOK, while a female land surveyor will earn around 246,200 NOK.

This means that a male land surveyor earns approximately 4% more than a female land surveyor for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Norway

Male
255,000 NOK
Female -4%
246,200 NOK

Land Surveyor Average Pay Raise in Norway

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Land Surveyor in Norway is around 9% every 16 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Norway is around 9% every 15 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 9 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Land Surveyor in Norway can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Norway for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Norway.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
9%
Energy
9%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
9%
Travel
9%
Construction
9%
Education
9%

Land Surveyor Bonus and Incentive Rates in Norway

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Land Surveyor is a low bonus based job, with 34% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

66% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
34%
No Bonus
66%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Norway earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
628,700 NOK
Private Sector -5%
596,600 NOK

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Land Surveyor

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Land Surveyor in Norway.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 232,500 NOK
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 191,100 NOK
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 283,400 NOK
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 153,700 NOK
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 252,500 NOK
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 824,600 NOK
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 245,600 NOK
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 192,600 NOK
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 830,200 NOK
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 197,600 NOK
Carpenter Construction / Building / Installation 233,600 NOK
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 558,800 NOK
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 291,000 NOK
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 169,700 NOK
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 241,800 NOK
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 454,900 NOK
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 229,600 NOK
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 319,600 NOK
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 343,400 NOK
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 486,700 NOK
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,048,100 NOK
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 193,400 NOK
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 1,048,100 NOK
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 944,600 NOK
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 779,300 NOK
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 574,200 NOK
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 568,500 NOK
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 957,800 NOK
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 965,800 NOK
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 517,100 NOK
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 741,400 NOK
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 343,400 NOK
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 371,100 NOK
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 559,100 NOK
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 218,500 NOK
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 246,200 NOK
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 219,500 NOK
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 195,200 NOK
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 172,100 NOK
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 200,600 NOK
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 195,200 NOK
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 187,500 NOK
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 166,600 NOK
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 205,700 NOK
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 192,600 NOK
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 629,800 NOK
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 252,400 NOK
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 386,500 NOK
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 281,100 NOK
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 235,300 NOK
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 579,100 NOK
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 201,000 NOK
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 349,300 NOK
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 225,500 NOK
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 326,600 NOK
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 163,500 NOK
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 172,300 NOK
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 NOK
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 172,200 NOK
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 167,100 NOK
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 227,600 NOK
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 278,500 NOK
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 680,100 NOK
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 164,100 NOK
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 199,700 NOK
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 152,900 NOK
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 183,600 NOK
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 164,100 NOK
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 300,500 NOK
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 283,400 NOK
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 172,300 NOK
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 175,100 NOK
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 160,600 NOK
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 153,800 NOK
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 153,700 NOK
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 215,100 NOK
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 483,800 NOK
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 694,100 NOK
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 365,400 NOK
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 357,900 NOK
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 164,100 NOK
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 192,600 NOK
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 172,100 NOK
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 195,500 NOK
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 485,100 NOK
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 903,100 NOK
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 275,800 NOK
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 216,300 NOK
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 228,200 NOK
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 842,400 NOK
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 847,400 NOK
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 193,200 NOK
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 180,500 NOK
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 606,300 NOK
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 165,900 NOK
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 227,600 NOK

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Norway, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Oslo 281,100 NOK
Stavanger 243,000 NOK
Tromso 233,600 NOK
Trondheim 252,400 NOK

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