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Graduate jobs and salaries in Côte d’Ivoire
Updated Data years: 2022 How we use data
Quick answer
In Côte d’Ivoire, employees with tertiary education earned a median of F CFA 232,295 a month in 2022 (PPP$ 999) — +186% compared with all employees. Their unemployment rate was 8.5%, against 1.9% for all adults aged 25 and over (2022).
Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO)
- +186%degree premium: tertiary-educated vs all employees (2022)
- F CFA 232,295median monthly pay with tertiary education (2022)
- 8.5%unemployment, tertiary-educated adults 25+ (all adults: 1.9%, 2022)
- 43.0%unemployment, tertiary-educated 15–24 year olds (2022)
Do graduates earn more in Côte d’Ivoire?
| Education level | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | F CFA 60,000 | 258 | -26% |
| Basic education | F CFA 70,000 | 301 | -14% |
| Intermediate education | F CFA 120,000 | 516 | +48% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | F CFA 232,295 | 999 | +186% |
| Short-cycle tertiary | F CFA 165,193 | 711 | +104% |
| Bachelor's or equivalent | F CFA 203,498 | 876 | +151% |
| Master's or equivalent | F CFA 300,000 | 1,291 | +270% |
| All levels | F CFA 81,000 | 349 | — |
The degree premium ranks 14 of 128 countries with data. That is above the Sub-Saharan Africa median of +151%.
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 Côte d’Ivoire?
Median monthly earnings by occupation group in 2022, 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 | F CFA 250,000 | 1,076 | +208% |
| Technicians and associate professionals IT support technician, Paramedic, Biomedical scientist, Paralegal | F CFA 250,000 | 1,076 | +208% |
| Clerical support workers | F CFA 150,000 | 645 | +85% |
| Plant and machine operators and assemblers | F CFA 100,000 | 430 | +23% |
| Craft and related trades workers | F CFA 80,000 | 344 | -1% |
| Service and sales workers Police officer | F CFA 70,000 | 301 | -14% |
| Elementary occupations | F CFA 60,000 | 258 | -26% |
| Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers | F CFA 52,000 | 224 | -36% |
| All occupations | F CFA 81,000 | 349 | — |
Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in Côte d’Ivoire?
| Education level | Adults 25+ | Young people 15–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Basic education | 1.8% | 3.7% |
| Intermediate education | 4.9% | 17.8% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | 8.5% | 43.0% |
| All levels | 1.9% | 4.4% |
Unemployment among tertiary-educated adults is the 108 lowest of 130 countries with data. The Sub-Saharan Africa median is 8.3%.
Unemployment over time, adults 25+
Advanced (tertiary) educationAll levels
Studying and working in Côte d’Ivoire
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Country context
- Population
- 32.7M (2025)
- GDP per person (PPP)
- $8,209 (2025)
- Tertiary enrolment (gross)
- 12.3% (2024)
Questions about graduate jobs in Côte d’Ivoire
Do graduates earn more than non-graduates in Côte d’Ivoire?
According to the International Labour Organization, employees in Côte d’Ivoire with tertiary education earned a median of F CFA 232,295 a month in 2022, compared with F CFA 81,000 for all employees — +186%. The degree premium ranks 14 of 128 countries with data.
What is the unemployment rate for graduates in Côte d’Ivoire?
In 2022, the unemployment rate for adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education in Côte d’Ivoire was 8.5%, compared with 1.9% for all adults. Among young people aged 15–24 with tertiary education it was 43.0%.
Which jobs pay the most in Côte d’Ivoire?
The best-paid occupation group in Côte d’Ivoire in 2022 was “Professionals”, with median monthly earnings of F CFA 250,000 (PPP$ 1,076). Professionals, the group that includes most graduate careers, earned a median of F CFA 250,000.
Compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Compare Côte d’Ivoire side by side
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Ghana
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Mozambique
+296%
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Niger
+346%
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Angola
+200%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2024) -
Mali
+161%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2024)
Sources
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by education — HIES - Living Standards Measurement Survey, 2022
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by occupation — HIES - Living Standards Measurement Survey, 2022
- ILOSTAT — Unemployment rate by age and education — HIES - Living Standards Measurement Survey, 2022
- World Bank — World Development Indicators — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment
How to cite this page: CourseToJob (2026). Côte d’Ivoire: graduate salaries, jobs and unemployment. https://coursetojob.com/countries/cote-divoire/ (accessed September 26, 2026)