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By AtiveSite · Published 06/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
434 live ads in Tourism & food in Norway (0.15 per 1,000 jobs). Full-time 53% · permanent 63% · mostly English 11% · ask for Norwegian 17% · mention visa/permit/relocation 1% · mention authorisation/licence 2%. Open these jobs →
| County ⇅ | Open ads in Tourism & food ⇅ | Share of county ads ⇅ | Ads per 1,000 jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | 69 | 4.8% | 0.13 |
| Østfold | 12 | 2.8% | 0.09 |
| Akershus | 38 | 4.3% | 0.12 |
| Buskerud | 29 | 6.4% | 0.23 |
| Innlandet | 36 | 5.7% | 0.21 |
| Vestfold | 18 | 5.7% | 0.16 |
| Telemark | 15 | 5.6% | 0.19 |
| Agder | 14 | 3.1% | 0.09 |
| Rogaland | 38 | 4.9% | 0.14 |
| Vestland | 34 | 2.9% | 0.10 |
| Møre og Romsdal | 22 | 3.9% | 0.16 |
| Trøndelag | 31 | 3.9% | 0.12 |
| Nordland | 32 | 4.7% | 0.27 |
| Troms | 31 | 5.7% | 0.34 |
| Finnmark | 15 | 6.3% | 0.39 |
Counties ranked by openings in this field. "Per 1,000 jobs" divides by all jobs in the county, so small counties are not hidden by big ones. It is a snapshot of hiring activity, not a forecast.
| Sub-category (NAV, Norwegian) ⇅ | Open ads ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Kokk | 151 |
| Restaurant | 138 |
| Reiseliv, hotell og overnatting | 132 |
| Baker og konditor | 13 |
| Occupation (SSB STYRK-08 group) ⇅ | Employees ⇅ | Avg. monthly earnings, NOK ⇅ | Median, NOK ⇅ | Contract hours/week ⇅ | Change vs Q3 2025 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooks | 24,208 | 43,990 | 42,530 | 27.9 | +3.8% |
| Waiters | 28,153 | 38,780 | 37,870 | 18.4 | +4.8% |
Gross monthly earnings before tax, all employees in Norway (not specific to this place), as defined by SSB. The occupation list is a selection, not the full catalogue. Averages hide big differences by employer, experience and collective agreement. Contract hours include part-time employees.
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