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By AtiveSite · Published 06/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
1,362 live ads in Sales & service in Norway (0.47 per 1,000 jobs). Full-time 52% · permanent 70% · mostly English 3% · ask for Norwegian 20% · mention visa/permit/relocation 1% · mention authorisation/licence 2%. Open these jobs →
| County ⇅ | Open ads in Sales & service ⇅ | Share of county ads ⇅ | Ads per 1,000 jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo | 230 | 16.0% | 0.43 |
| Østfold | 52 | 12.2% | 0.41 |
| Akershus | 154 | 17.5% | 0.49 |
| Buskerud | 63 | 13.9% | 0.50 |
| Innlandet | 98 | 15.4% | 0.56 |
| Vestfold | 49 | 15.4% | 0.43 |
| Telemark | 34 | 12.6% | 0.43 |
| Agder | 61 | 13.4% | 0.41 |
| Rogaland | 104 | 13.3% | 0.39 |
| Vestland | 133 | 11.5% | 0.39 |
| Møre og Romsdal | 70 | 12.3% | 0.52 |
| Trøndelag | 105 | 13.2% | 0.42 |
| Nordland | 92 | 13.4% | 0.77 |
| Troms | 90 | 16.6% | 0.99 |
| Finnmark | 24 | 10.1% | 0.62 |
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 ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Salg, butikk- og varehandel | 862 |
| Renholdere og renovasjon | 211 |
| Frisør og velvære | 121 |
| Personlig tjenesteyting | 113 |
| Markedsføring og reklame | 40 |
| Tolk og oversettere | 7 |
| Eiendomsmegler | 7 |
| Post og måleavlesere | 1 |
| Occupation (SSB STYRK-08 group) ⇅ | Employees ⇅ | Avg. monthly earnings, NOK ⇅ | Median, NOK ⇅ | Contract hours/week ⇅ | Change vs Q3 2025 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shop sales assistants | 175,376 | 41,810 | 42,700 | 18.1 | +4.1% |
| Hairdressers | 8,820 | 41,990 | 39,780 | 30.5 | +3.5% |
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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