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Filmmaker salary in Norway

Market pay for filmmakers in Norway, based on official statistics (SSB). See the range, what drives the pay, and tailor it to your own experience.

A filmmaker in Norway typically earns NOK 772,000 a year (median, Statistics Norway). The market range for filmmakers runs from NOK 650,000 to NOK 925,000.

Last updated 9 June 2026

Your market salary

Filmskaper

771,600 kr/yr

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650,400Market range925,200

As a filmmaker the median salary sits around 772 000 kroner a year, with a typical range from roughly 650 000 to 925 000 kroner between the lowest and highest earners. Income varies a great deal with experience, whether you are employed or freelancing, and how steady your flow of projects is. The figures come from Statistics Norway (SSB).

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Frequently asked questions

What does a filmmaker earn in Norway?

A filmmaker typically earns NOK 772,000 a year (median from Statistics Norway). Most filmmakers fall between NOK 650,000 and NOK 925,000.

What is the salary range for filmmakers?

The lower quartile is NOK 650,000 and the upper quartile NOK 925,000 a year. Where you land depends on region, seniority and specialisation.

How can a filmmaker 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.

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