Australia
+28%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2021)
Graduate jobs and salaries in Cambodia
Updated Data years: 2025 How we use data
Quick answer
In Cambodia, employees with tertiary education earned a median of KHR 1,600,000 a month in 2025 (PPP$ 1,086) — +54% compared with all employees. Their unemployment rate was 2.3%, against 2.1% for all adults aged 25 and over (2025).
Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO)
- +54%degree premium: tertiary-educated vs all employees (2025)
- KHR 1,600,000median monthly pay with tertiary education (2025)
- 2.3%unemployment, tertiary-educated adults 25+ (all adults: 2.1%, 2025)
- 20.0%unemployment, tertiary-educated 15–24 year olds (2025)
Do graduates earn more in Cambodia?
| Education level | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | KHR 918,404 | 624 | -12% |
| Basic education | KHR 1,000,000 | 679 | -4% |
| Intermediate education | KHR 1,200,000 | 815 | +15% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | KHR 1,600,000 | 1,086 | +54% |
| Bachelor's or equivalent | KHR 1,600,000 | 1,086 | +54% |
| Master's or equivalent | KHR 2,000,000 | 1,358 | +92% |
| All levels | KHR 1,040,000 | 706 | — |
The degree premium ranks 62 of 128 countries with data. That is above the East Asia and Pacific median of +52%.
Earnings over time (PPP$ a month)
Advanced (tertiary) educationAll levels
PPP$ values are in current international dollars, so part of the rise reflects inflation.
Which occupations pay the most in Cambodia?
Median monthly earnings by occupation group in 2025, from highest to lowest. Examples link to our career profiles.
| Occupation group | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professionals Software developer, Web developer, Data scientist, Data analyst | KHR 1,600,000 | 1,086 | +54% |
| Clerical support workers | KHR 1,500,000 | 1,018 | +44% |
| Technicians and associate professionals IT support technician, Paramedic, Biomedical scientist, Paralegal | KHR 1,400,000 | 951 | +35% |
| Plant and machine operators and assemblers | KHR 1,100,000 | 747 | +6% |
| Craft and related trades workers | KHR 1,092,000 | 741 | +5% |
| Managers Construction manager, Marketing manager, Project manager, Supply chain manager | KHR 1,001,724 | 680 | -4% |
| Service and sales workers Police officer | KHR 900,000 | 611 | -13% |
| Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers | KHR 840,000 | 570 | -19% |
| Elementary occupations | KHR 720,000 | 489 | -31% |
| All occupations | KHR 1,040,000 | 706 | — |
Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in Cambodia?
| Education level | Adults 25+ | Young people 15–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Basic education | 2.0% | 7.1% |
| Intermediate education | 2.0% | 12.1% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | 2.3% | 20.0% |
| All levels | 2.1% | 8.5% |
Unemployment among tertiary-educated adults is the 19 lowest of 130 countries with data. The East Asia and Pacific median is 2.3%.
Studying and working in Cambodia
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Country context
- Population
- 17.8M (2025)
- GDP per person (PPP)
- $8,543 (2025)
- Tertiary enrolment (gross)
- 21.4% (2024)
Questions about graduate jobs in Cambodia
Do graduates earn more than non-graduates in Cambodia?
According to the International Labour Organization, employees in Cambodia with tertiary education earned a median of KHR 1,600,000 a month in 2025, compared with KHR 1,040,000 for all employees — +54%. The degree premium ranks 62 of 128 countries with data.
What is the unemployment rate for graduates in Cambodia?
In 2025, the unemployment rate for adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education in Cambodia was 2.3%, compared with 2.1% for all adults. Among young people aged 15–24 with tertiary education it was 20.0%.
Which jobs pay the most in Cambodia?
The best-paid occupation group in Cambodia in 2025 was “Professionals”, with median monthly earnings of KHR 1,600,000 (PPP$ 1,086). Professionals, the group that includes most graduate careers, earned a median of KHR 1,600,000.
Compare with other countries in East Asia and Pacific
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Malaysia
2.2%
unemployment, tertiary-educated adults (2022) -
Laos
+1%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2022) -
South Korea
2.6%
unemployment, tertiary-educated adults (2025) -
Singapore
3.2%
unemployment, tertiary-educated adults (2025) -
Myanmar
-16%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2020)
Sources
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by education — LFS - Labour Force Survey, 2025
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by occupation — LFS - Labour Force Survey, 2025
- ILOSTAT — Unemployment rate by age and education — LFS - Labour Force Survey, 2025
- World Bank — World Development Indicators — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment
How to cite this page: CourseToJob (2026). Cambodia: graduate salaries, jobs and unemployment. https://coursetojob.com/countries/cambodia/ (accessed September 26, 2026)