A shortlist of countries, the official sources to check and the Norwegian data we already have.
By AtiveSite · Published 06/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
| Country worth researching ⇅ | Free movement ⇅ | Immigration ⇅ | Public jobs ⇅ | Live jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | EEA (not EU) | Immigration | Job portal | Live jobs |
| Germany | EU | Immigration | – | Live jobs |
| Australia | Outside EU/EEA/EFTA | Immigration | – | planned |
| Canada | Outside EU/EEA/EFTA | – | Job portal | planned |
Some employers or countries may require licences, certificates or recognition of foreign training; check the official sources.
357 live ads today in Construction.
| Occupation (SSB STYRK-08 group) ⇅ | Employees ⇅ | Avg. monthly earnings, NOK ⇅ | Median, NOK ⇅ | Contract hours/week ⇅ | Change vs Q3 2025 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters and joiners | 44,208 | 49,290 | 48,710 | 35.6 | +4.7% |
| Bricklayers | 4,017 | 51,410 | 50,000 | 36.0 | +5.2% |
| Building construction labourers | 7,658 | 43,770 | 43,840 | 30.7 | +3.7% |
| Construction supervisors | 13,251 | 69,710 | 66,670 | 36.1 | +4.7% |
Gross monthly earnings before tax, all employees in Norway (not specific to this place), as defined by SSB. The occupation list is a selection, not the full catalogue. Averages hide big differences by employer, experience and collective agreement. Contract hours include part-time employees.
Signals in these ads: 5.6% mostly in English, 34.7% ask for Norwegian, 0.8% mention visa or relocation, 7.0% mention authorisation.
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