Chief Design Officer Salary in Rogaland, Norway

Rogaland's design leaders earn around kr1,040,000 annually. The figure reflects demand from oil‑service and maritime firms. Living costs rise alongside offshore salaries.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr790,000 to kr950,000

Average (per year)

kr870,000

Strong demand in the oil and gas industry drives up entry-level salaries in Stavanger.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr950,000 to kr1,150,000

Average (per year)

kr1,040,000

Higher wages for mid-level roles are common within energy, consulting, and tech firms.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr1,150,000 to kr1,350,000

Average (per year)

kr1,250,000

Leads design strategy, oversees cross‑functional teams, and ensures innovative, user‑centric product development.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

kr1,350,000+

Top salaries are often commanded by principal-level roles, which frequently exceed national averages.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

kr380 - kr510

per hour

Mid-level

kr510 - kr600

per hour

Senior

kr600 - kr720

per hour

Rogaland's chief design officer pay sits above Norway's average by roughly 12 percent. Earnings in the region are higher, and housing costs are also higher.