Managing director salary in Norway
Market pay for managing directors in Norway, based on official statistics (SSB). See the range, what drives the pay, and tailor it to your own experience.
A managing director in Norway typically earns NOK 1,052,000 a year (median, Statistics Norway). The market range for managing directors runs from NOK 780,000 to NOK 1,560,000.
Last updated 9 June 2026
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Daglig leder
1,052,400 kr/yr
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As a managing director the median salary is around 1,052,400 NOK per year, but the range is wide: from roughly 780,000 NOK for the lowest paid to over 1,560,000 NOK for the highest paid. Pay is largely driven by the size of the business, the industry and the scope of responsibility. The figures come from Statistics Norway (SSB) pay statistics for full-time employees.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a managing director earn in Norway?
A managing director typically earns NOK 1,052,000 a year (median from Statistics Norway). Most managing directors fall between NOK 780,000 and NOK 1,560,000.
What is the salary range for managing directors?
The lower quartile is NOK 780,000 and the upper quartile NOK 1,560,000 a year. Where you land depends on region, seniority and specialisation.
How can a managing director get a raise?
Know the market range, document your results, and bring a concrete case to the talk. The Worktube agent builds the negotiation case for you, free: the arguments, the target and the opening.
Where do the salary numbers come from?
From official salary statistics (Statistics Norway, SSB), matched to the role. The numbers are estimates: actual pay varies with region, experience and employer.