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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Outside EU/EEA/EFTA | Immigration | – | planned |
| Switzerland | EFTA (bilateral agreements with the EU) | Immigration | Job portal | planned |
| Ireland | EU | Immigration | Job portal | planned |
| United Arab Emirates | Outside EU/EEA/EFTA | Immigration | Job portal | planned |
Some employers or countries may require licences, certificates or recognition of foreign training; check the official sources.
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| Occupation (SSB STYRK-08 group) ⇅ | Employees ⇅ | Avg. monthly earnings, NOK ⇅ | Median, NOK ⇅ | Contract hours/week ⇅ | Change vs Q3 2025 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks | 24,208 | 43,990 | 42,530 | 27.9 | +3.8% |
| Waiters | 28,153 | 38,780 | 37,870 | 18.4 | +4.8% |
| Hotel receptionists | 13,221 | 39,510 | 39,120 | 22.9 | +4.5% |
| Cleaners and helpers (offices, hotels, other units) | 63,508 | 43,100 | 42,120 | 22.1 | +4.0% |
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: 11.3% mostly in English, 17.0% ask for Norwegian, 0.9% mention visa or relocation, 1.8% mention authorisation.
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