Service Designer Salary in Norway

In Norway, a mid‑level Service Designer earns around 610,000 kroner per year. The figure reflects demand. Salaries vary across cities such as Oslo and Stavanger.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr500,000 to kr575,000

Average (per year)

kr540,000

Graduates start with entry-level salaries.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr575,000 to kr650,000

Average (per year)

kr610,000

With experience, designers move into higher salary bands as public sector and consulting firms hire for digital projects.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

kr650,000 to kr750,000

Average (per year)

kr690,000

Senior roles offer higher pay for managers of service design in healthcare or education.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

kr760,000+

Principal designers leading major transformation projects have higher salaries.

Hourly Rates

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

Junior

kr280 - kr380

per hour

Mid-level

kr390 - kr520

per hour

Senior

kr520 - kr700

per hour

Market Overview

Norwegian enterprises such as Equinor, Telenor, and startups employ service designers. Public sector projects also create openings. Oslo has high living costs.