> Source: https://coursetojob.com/countries/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ — updated 2026-09-26 · language: en > Markdown version of this CourseToJob page for AI agents. The HTML page is canonical. Data licence CC BY 4.0: cite the page URL and the original statistical source. Sub-Saharan Africa # Graduate jobs and salaries in Democratic Republic of the Congo Updated September 26, 2026 Data years: 2016, 2020 [How we use data](https://coursetojob.com/methodology/) Older data (2016) The latest official figure is from 2016. It may not reflect today's labour market. Quick answer In Democratic Republic of the Congo, employees with tertiary education earned a median of CDF 148,800 a month in 2016 (PPP$ 303) — +66% compared with all employees. Their unemployment rate was 5.1%, against 1.4% for all adults aged 25 and over (2020). Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO) - **+66%** degree premium: tertiary-educated vs all employees (2016) - **CDF 148,800** median monthly pay with tertiary education (2016) - **5.1%** unemployment, tertiary-educated adults 25+ (all adults: 1.4%, 2020) ## Do graduates earn more in Democratic Republic of the Congo? **Median monthly earnings by education level, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2016Employees, median monthly earnings. PPP$ adjusts for price differences between countries.** | Education level | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Basic education | CDF 36,735 | 75 | -59% | | Intermediate education | CDF 80,000 | 163 | -11% | | Advanced (tertiary) education | CDF 148,800 | 303 | +66% | | All levels | CDF 90,000 | 183 | — | The degree premium ranks 51 of 128 countries with data. That is below the Sub-Saharan Africa median of +151%. ## Which occupations pay the most in Democratic Republic of the Congo? Median monthly earnings by occupation group in 2016, 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](https://coursetojob.com/careers/software-developer/), [Web developer](https://coursetojob.com/careers/web-developer/), [Data scientist](https://coursetojob.com/careers/data-scientist/), [Data analyst](https://coursetojob.com/careers/data-analyst/) | CDF 150,000 | 306 | +67% | | Clerical support workers | CDF 141,499 | 288 | +57% | | Managers [Construction manager](https://coursetojob.com/careers/construction-manager/), [Marketing manager](https://coursetojob.com/careers/marketing-manager/), [Project manager](https://coursetojob.com/careers/project-manager/), [Supply chain manager](https://coursetojob.com/careers/supply-chain-manager/) | CDF 117,000 | 238 | +30% | | Craft and related trades workers | CDF 92,447 | 188 | +3% | | Plant and machine operators and assemblers | CDF 91,888 | 187 | +2% | | Technicians and associate professionals [IT support technician](https://coursetojob.com/careers/it-support-technician/), [Paramedic](https://coursetojob.com/careers/paramedic/), [Biomedical scientist](https://coursetojob.com/careers/biomedical-scientist/), [Paralegal](https://coursetojob.com/careers/paralegal/) | CDF 90,000 | 183 | 0% | | Service and sales workers [Police officer](https://coursetojob.com/careers/police-officer/) | CDF 90,000 | 183 | 0% | | Elementary occupations | CDF 46,500 | 95 | -48% | | Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers | CDF 19,917 | 41 | -78% | | All occupations | CDF 90,000 | 183 | — | ## Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in Democratic Republic of the Congo? **Unemployment rate by education level, 2020** | Education level | Adults 25+ | Young people 15–24 | | --- | --- | --- | | Less than basic education | 0.3% | — | | Basic education | 1.5% | 1.9% | | Advanced (tertiary) education | 5.1% | — | | All levels | 1.4% | 1.7% | Unemployment among tertiary-educated adults is the 75 lowest of 130 countries with data. The Sub-Saharan Africa median is 8.3%. ## Studying and working in Democratic Republic of the Congo Rules on student visas, work after graduation and recognition of qualifications change often. Use the official sources below and check the date on any advice you read. [Guide: how to choose a country to study in](https://coursetojob.com/guides/study-abroad/) · [Guide: getting your degree recognised abroad](https://coursetojob.com/guides/degree-recognition-abroad/) ## Country context - **Population:** 112.8M (2025) - **GDP per person (PPP):** $1,920 (2025) - **Tertiary enrolment (gross):** 6.4% (2020) ## Questions about graduate jobs in Democratic Republic of the Congo **Do graduates earn more than non-graduates in Democratic Republic of the Congo?** According to the International Labour Organization, employees in Democratic Republic of the Congo with tertiary education earned a median of CDF 148,800 a month in 2016, compared with CDF 90,000 for all employees — +66%. The degree premium ranks 51 of 128 countries with data. **What is the unemployment rate for graduates in Democratic Republic of the Congo?** In 2020, the unemployment rate for adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 5.1%, compared with 1.4% for all adults. **Which jobs pay the most in Democratic Republic of the Congo?** The best-paid occupation group in Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2016 was “Professionals”, with median monthly earnings of CDF 150,000 (PPP$ 306). Professionals, the group that includes most graduate careers, earned a median of CDF 150,000. ## Compare with other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa [Compare Democratic Republic of the Congo side by side](https://coursetojob.com/compare/?c=CD,ET,TZ) - **[Ethiopia](https://coursetojob.com/countries/ethiopia/)** — +72% more for tertiary-educated employees (2021) Sub-Saharan Africa - **[Tanzania](https://coursetojob.com/countries/tanzania/)** — +219% more for tertiary-educated employees (2025) Sub-Saharan Africa - **[South Africa](https://coursetojob.com/countries/south-africa/)** — +96% more for tertiary-educated employees (2020) Sub-Saharan Africa - **[Kenya](https://coursetojob.com/countries/kenya/)** — +617% more for tertiary-educated employees (2019) Sub-Saharan Africa - **[Nigeria](https://coursetojob.com/countries/nigeria/)** — +36% more for tertiary-educated employees (2024) Sub-Saharan Africa - **[Sudan](https://coursetojob.com/countries/sudan/)** — -3% more for tertiary-educated employees (2022) Sub-Saharan Africa ## Sources 1. [ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by education](https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/) — HS - Core Welfare Indicators Questionnaire, 2016 2. [ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by occupation](https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/) — HS - Core Welfare Indicators Questionnaire, 2016 3. [ILOSTAT — Unemployment rate by age and education](https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/) — HIES - Indicator Cluster Survey, 2020 4. [World Bank — World Development Indicators](https://data.worldbank.org/country/cd) — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment **How to cite this page:** CourseToJob (2026). Graduate jobs and salaries in Democratic Republic of the Congo. https://coursetojob.com/countries/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ (accessed September 26, 2026) [Report a data or content issue](mailto:hello@elitedigitalagency.io?subject=Data%20issue%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fcoursetojob.com%2Fcountries%2Fdemocratic-republic-of-the-congo%2F) **Notes from the data source** - Geographical coverage: Main cities or metropolitan areas ## Key facts - **Region:** Sub-Saharan Africa - **Currency:** CDF - **Degree premium:** +66% (2016) - **Unemployment, tertiary:** 5.1% (2020) - **Degree premium rank:** 51 of 128 **On this page** 1. Do graduates earn more in Democratic Republic of the Congo? 2. Which occupations pay the most in Democratic Republic of the Congo? 3. Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in Democratic Republic of the Congo? 4. 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