Pakistan
0%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2025)
Graduate jobs and salaries in Egypt
Updated Data years: 2024 How we use data
Quick answer
In Egypt, employees with tertiary education earned a median of EGP 5,000 a month in 2024 (PPP$ 719) — +10% compared with all employees. Their unemployment rate was 9.1%, against 4.1% for all adults aged 25 and over (2024).
Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO)
- +10%degree premium: tertiary-educated vs all employees (2024)
- EGP 5,000median monthly pay with tertiary education (2024)
- 9.1%unemployment, tertiary-educated adults 25+ (all adults: 4.1%, 2024)
- 42.8%unemployment, tertiary-educated 15–24 year olds (2024)
Do graduates earn more in Egypt?
| Education level | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | EGP 4,563 | 656 | 0% |
| Basic education | EGP 4,563 | 656 | 0% |
| Intermediate education | EGP 4,563 | 656 | 0% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | EGP 5,000 | 719 | +10% |
| Bachelor's or equivalent | EGP 5,000 | 719 | +10% |
| Master's or equivalent | EGP 6,000 | 863 | +32% |
| All levels | EGP 4,563 | 656 | — |
The degree premium ranks 121 of 128 countries with data. That is below the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan median of +38%.
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 Egypt?
Median monthly earnings by occupation group in 2024, from highest to lowest. Examples link to our career profiles.
| Occupation group | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers Construction manager, Marketing manager, Project manager, Supply chain manager | EGP 6,000 | 863 | +32% |
| Professionals Software developer, Web developer, Data scientist, Data analyst | EGP 5,000 | 719 | +10% |
| Technicians and associate professionals IT support technician, Paramedic, Biomedical scientist, Paralegal | EGP 5,000 | 719 | +10% |
| Craft and related trades workers | EGP 4,867 | 700 | +7% |
| Clerical support workers | EGP 4,800 | 690 | +5% |
| Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers | EGP 4,563 | 656 | 0% |
| Plant and machine operators and assemblers | EGP 4,563 | 656 | 0% |
| Service and sales workers Police officer | EGP 4,000 | 575 | -12% |
| Elementary occupations | EGP 4,000 | 575 | -12% |
| All occupations | EGP 4,563 | 656 | — |
Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in Egypt?
| Education level | Adults 25+ | Young people 15–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Basic education | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Intermediate education | 3.7% | 13.9% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | 9.1% | 42.8% |
| All levels | 4.1% | 15.3% |
Unemployment among tertiary-educated adults is the 114 lowest of 130 countries with data. The Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan median is 9.8%.
Unemployment over time, adults 25+
Advanced (tertiary) educationAll levels
Studying and working in Egypt
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Country context
- Population
- 118.4M (2025)
- GDP per person (PPP)
- $20,204 (2025)
- Tertiary enrolment (gross)
- 38.0% (2025)
Questions about graduate jobs in Egypt
Do graduates earn more than non-graduates in Egypt?
According to the International Labour Organization, employees in Egypt with tertiary education earned a median of EGP 5,000 a month in 2024, compared with EGP 4,563 for all employees — +10%. The degree premium ranks 121 of 128 countries with data.
What is the unemployment rate for graduates in Egypt?
In 2024, the unemployment rate for adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education in Egypt was 9.1%, compared with 4.1% for all adults. Among young people aged 15–24 with tertiary education it was 42.8%.
Which jobs pay the most in Egypt?
The best-paid occupation group in Egypt in 2024 was “Managers”, with median monthly earnings of EGP 6,000 (PPP$ 863). Professionals, the group that includes most graduate careers, earned a median of EGP 5,000.
Compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan
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Afghanistan
+27%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2020) -
Tunisia
+83%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2019) -
Jordan
+50%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2024) -
Lebanon
+35%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2019) -
Djibouti
+75%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2017)
Sources
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by education — LFS - Labour Force Sample Survey, 2024
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by occupation — LFS - Labour Force Sample Survey, 2024
- ILOSTAT — Unemployment rate by age and education — LFS - Labour Force Sample Survey, 2024
- World Bank — World Development Indicators — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment
How to cite this page: CourseToJob (2026). Egypt: graduate salaries, jobs and unemployment. https://coursetojob.com/countries/egypt/ (accessed September 26, 2026)
Notes from the data source
- Break in series: Methodology revised
- The source reports a break in the series, so compare with earlier years carefully.