Graphic Designer Salary in Vestland, Norway

In Vestland, a mid‑level graphic designer earns around kr525,000 per year. This figure is the reported salary level for the region. Salaries in the area are compared with those in smaller Norwegian towns.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr420,000 to kr480,000

Average (per year)

kr450,000

Graduates in Bergen start with media houses, advertising firms, or digital agencies.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr490,000 to kr560,000

Average (per year)

kr525,000

Mid-level designers work in Bergen's media sector, tech startups, and established corporations.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr570,000 to kr650,000

Average (per year)

kr610,000

Senior designers lead teams in agencies serving energy, shipping, and tourism industries.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

kr660,000+

Principal designers hold senior positions in media groups or corporate creative departments.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

kr270 - kr350

per hour

Mid-level

kr360 - kr450

per hour

Senior

kr460 - kr620

per hour

Across Norway, graphic designers average roughly kr460,000, leaving Vestland's median about 14 percent higher.