Salaries at BI

At the Norwegian School of Management BI, located in Norway, salary expectations for faculty and staff are typically determined by a combination of role, academic rank, experience, and field of expertise. As a leading business school in Europe, BI adheres to structured pay scales often aligned with Norwegian public sector standards, though it operates as a private institution. Salaries are influenced by collective bargaining agreements and market competitiveness for specialized roles in business and management education. While BI does not publicly publish detailed salary bands on its official website, some information may be inferred from national academic salary frameworks and industry reports, ensuring a degree of transparency in line with Norwegian labor practices.

• Professor: Typical salary range is approximately 800,000–1,200,000 NOK per year (around 75,000–112,000 USD). Seniority, research output, and international experience often impact placement within this range.
• Associate Professor: Average salary range is about 600,000–800,000 NOK annually (approximately 56,000–75,000 USD). Progression to full professor often depends on research funding and publication records.
• Lecturer: Salaries generally fall between 500,000–650,000 NOK per year (around 47,000–61,000 USD), with variations based on teaching load and temporary versus permanent contracts.
• Administrative Manager: Typical range is 550,000–750,000 NOK annually (roughly 51,000–70,000 USD), often tied to department size and responsibilities.
• Research Assistant: Salaries are usually between 450,000–550,000 NOK per year (about 42,000–51,000 USD), frequently linked to grant funding or project duration.

Salaries at BI are generally competitive within the Norwegian higher education sector, reflecting the country’s high cost of living and strong labor protections. Progression often follows clear academic or administrative career paths, with opportunities for salary increases tied to performance, additional responsibilities, or external funding. As BI operates in a hybrid public-private model, its compensation packages are benchmarked against both national academic standards and international business schools, ensuring attractiveness to global talent. However, specific individual salaries remain confidential, and prospective employees are encouraged to consult directly with BI’s human resources for precise figures tailored to their qualifications and roles.