Average Purchasing and Sales Executive Salary in Norway for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Purchasing and Sales Executive 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 Purchasing and Sales Executive Make in Norway?

A Purchasing and Sales Executive working in Norway will typically earn around 1,088,600 NOK per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 501,400 NOK to the highest average salary of 1,730,200 NOK.

Average Annual Salary
1,088,600 NOK
Average Monthly Salary
90,716 NOK

Lowest Annual Salary
501,400 NOK
Lowest Monthly Salary
41,783 NOK

Highest Annual Salary
1,730,200 NOK
Highest Monthly Salary
144,183 NOK

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

Purchasing and Sales Executive 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 Purchasing and Sales Executive Salaries in Norway

So we've looked at the average salaries a Purchasing and Sales Executive will earn in Norway. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Purchasing and Sales Executive can earn between 501,400 NOK and 1,730,200 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 Purchasing and Sales Executive in Norway is 1,179,100 NOK. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 1,179,100 NOK, and 50% of the population earn more than 1,179,100 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 Purchasing and Sales Executive salary in Norway, 25% of the population are earning less than 755,800 NOK while 75% of the population earn more than 755,800 NOK.

75% of the population earn less than 1,568,600 NOK, and 25% of the population earn more than 1,568,600 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.

Purchasing and Sales Executive 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 purchasing and sales executive 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 Purchasing and Sales Executive in Norway that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 567,400 NOK.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Purchasing and Sales Executive salary would increase to 760,300 NOK.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Purchasing and Sales Executive, the average salary would be 1,118,800 NOK.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 1,371,300 NOK.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Purchasing and Sales Executive with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 1,489,900 NOK.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Purchasing and Sales Executive with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 1,610,700 NOK.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
567,400 NOK
2-5 Years +34%
760,300 NOK
5-10 Years +48%
1,118,800 NOK
10-15 Years +22%
1,371,300 NOK
15-20 Years +9%
1,489,900 NOK
20+ Years +8%
1,610,700 NOK

Purchasing and Sales Executive 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 Purchasing and Sales Executive 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 Purchasing and Sales Executive in Norway with a high school education can earn an average salary of 698,300 NOK.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Purchasing and Sales Executive in Norway with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 821,800 NOK.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Purchasing and Sales Executive in Norway with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,190,800 NOK.

  • Master's Degree. A Purchasing and Sales Executive in Norway with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 1,560,800 NOK.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
698,300 NOK
Certificate or Diploma +18%
821,800 NOK
Bachelor's Degree +45%
1,190,800 NOK
Master's Degree +31%
1,560,800 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.

Purchasing and Sales Executive 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 purchasing and sales executive will earn an average of 1,109,200 NOK, while a female purchasing and sales executive will earn around 1,068,100 NOK.

This means that a male purchasing and sales executive earns approximately 4% more than a female purchasing and sales executive for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Norway

Male
1,109,200 NOK
Female -4%
1,068,100 NOK

Purchasing and Sales Executive 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 Purchasing and Sales Executive in Norway is around 13% 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 = ( 13 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that a Purchasing and Sales Executive in Norway can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 10% 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%

Purchasing and Sales Executive 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 Purchasing and Sales Executive is a high bonus based job, with 87% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

13% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
87%
No Bonus
13%

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 Purchasing and Sales Executive

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Purchasing and Sales Executive in Norway.

Job Title Category Salary
Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 662,700 NOK
Account Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 367,800 NOK
Area Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 767,300 NOK
Area Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,198,300 NOK
Area Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,000,300 NOK
Assisstant Store Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 393,000 NOK
Assistant Department Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 472,100 NOK
Assistant Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 548,900 NOK
Branch Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 725,500 NOK
Branch Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 609,700 NOK
Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 229,600 NOK
Cashier Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 530,200 NOK
Commercial Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 960,900 NOK
Corporate Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 874,900 NOK
Depot Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 701,100 NOK
Depot Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 623,700 NOK
Deputy Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 691,300 NOK
Director of Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,118,800 NOK
Distribution Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 835,800 NOK
District Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 588,200 NOK
District Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 708,100 NOK
District Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 730,300 NOK
External Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 721,600 NOK
Field Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 479,800 NOK
Furniture Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 346,600 NOK
Global Wholesale Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,251,900 NOK
Head Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 452,300 NOK
Head of Direct Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 877,900 NOK
Head of Retail Sales Retail and Wholesale 847,700 NOK
Head Teller Sales Retail and Wholesale 481,600 NOK
Inside Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 382,600 NOK
Inside Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 605,700 NOK
Inside Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 435,200 NOK
Inside Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 614,600 NOK
Inside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 405,200 NOK
Internal Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 715,200 NOK
Inventory Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 682,100 NOK
Key Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 701,100 NOK
Medical Device Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 544,100 NOK
Medical Device Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 520,900 NOK
Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 472,100 NOK
National Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 935,300 NOK
National Customer Solution Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 805,900 NOK
National Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,279,900 NOK
Outside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 497,900 NOK
Parts Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 383,600 NOK
Project Development Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 785,400 NOK
Project Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 733,400 NOK
Project Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 731,900 NOK
Quotation Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 399,400 NOK
Regional Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,251,900 NOK
Regional Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,289,500 NOK
Relationship Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 835,800 NOK
Retail Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 300,500 NOK
Retail Operations Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 761,400 NOK
Retail Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 544,100 NOK
Retail Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 422,000 NOK
Retail Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 375,700 NOK
Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 747,700 NOK
Retail Store Sales Person Sales Retail and Wholesale 372,700 NOK
Revenue Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 715,200 NOK
Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 810,200 NOK
Sales Admin Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 985,700 NOK
Sales Administration Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 877,900 NOK
Sales Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 729,700 NOK
Sales Assistant Sales Retail and Wholesale 291,000 NOK
Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 392,400 NOK
Sales Consultant Sales Retail and Wholesale 544,100 NOK
Sales Coordinator Sales Retail and Wholesale 431,700 NOK
Sales Development Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 507,700 NOK
Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,209,300 NOK
Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 414,600 NOK
Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 769,600 NOK
Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 1,068,100 NOK
Sales Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 414,600 NOK
Sales Planner Sales Retail and Wholesale 609,900 NOK
Sales Planning Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 682,000 NOK
Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 388,100 NOK
Sales Service Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 368,600 NOK
Sales Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 583,800 NOK
Sales Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 626,200 NOK
Sales Support Sales Retail and Wholesale 301,800 NOK
Sales Support Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 664,000 NOK
Sales Team Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 658,300 NOK
Sales Trainer Sales Retail and Wholesale 669,000 NOK
Securities Sales Agent Sales Retail and Wholesale 654,900 NOK
Shipper / Receiver Sales Retail and Wholesale 301,800 NOK
Shop Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 698,300 NOK
Store Development Administrator Sales Retail and Wholesale 477,000 NOK
Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 784,600 NOK
Territory Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 951,100 NOK
Territory Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 567,400 NOK
Trade Marketing Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 637,100 NOK
Treasury Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 644,500 NOK
Vice President Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 950,100 NOK
Visual Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 339,100 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 1,161,100 NOK
Stavanger 1,061,900 NOK
Tromso 1,080,400 NOK
Trondheim 1,138,300 NOK

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