Timor-Leste
+50%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2021)
Graduate jobs and salaries in Fiji
Updated Data years: 2024 How we use data
Quick answer
In Fiji, employees with tertiary education earned a median of FJD 1,512 a month in 2024 (PPP$ 1,632) — +40% compared with all employees. Their unemployment rate was 4.0%, against 3.9% for all adults aged 25 and over (2024).
Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO)
- +40%degree premium: tertiary-educated vs all employees (2024)
- FJD 1,512median monthly pay with tertiary education (2024)
- 4.0%unemployment, tertiary-educated adults 25+ (all adults: 3.9%, 2024)
- 15.0%unemployment, tertiary-educated 15–24 year olds (2024)
Do graduates earn more in Fiji?
| Education level | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | FJD 801 | 865 | -26% |
| Basic education | FJD 866 | 935 | -20% |
| Intermediate education | FJD 977 | 1,055 | -10% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | FJD 1,512 | 1,632 | +40% |
| Short-cycle tertiary | FJD 1,212 | 1,309 | +12% |
| Bachelor's or equivalent | FJD 1,793 | 1,936 | +66% |
| Master's or equivalent | FJD 3,812 | 4,115 | +252% |
| All levels | FJD 1,083 | 1,169 | — |
The degree premium ranks 77 of 128 countries with data. That is below the East Asia and Pacific median of +52%.
Which occupations pay the most in Fiji?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professionals Software developer, Web developer, Data scientist, Data analyst | FJD 1,577 | 1,702 | +46% |
| Managers Construction manager, Marketing manager, Project manager, Supply chain manager | FJD 1,516 | 1,636 | +40% |
| Technicians and associate professionals IT support technician, Paramedic, Biomedical scientist, Paralegal | FJD 1,288 | 1,390 | +19% |
| Clerical support workers | FJD 1,083 | 1,169 | 0% |
| Craft and related trades workers | FJD 1,039 | 1,122 | -4% |
| Plant and machine operators and assemblers | FJD 996 | 1,075 | -8% |
| Service and sales workers Police officer | FJD 972 | 1,049 | -10% |
| Elementary occupations | FJD 861 | 930 | -20% |
| Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers | FJD 779 | 841 | -28% |
| All occupations | FJD 1,083 | 1,169 | — |
Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in Fiji?
| Education level | Adults 25+ | Young people 15–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Basic education | 2.9% | 12.7% |
| Intermediate education | 4.7% | 18.4% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | 4.0% | 15.0% |
| All levels | 3.9% | 16.5% |
Unemployment among tertiary-educated adults is the 57 lowest of 130 countries with data. The East Asia and Pacific median is 2.3%.
Studying and working in Fiji
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Country context
- Population
- 933.2K (2025)
- GDP per person (PPP)
- $16,338 (2025)
- Tertiary enrolment (gross)
- 75.0% (2024)
Questions about graduate jobs in Fiji
Do graduates earn more than non-graduates in Fiji?
According to the International Labour Organization, employees in Fiji with tertiary education earned a median of FJD 1,512 a month in 2024, compared with FJD 1,083 for all employees — +40%. The degree premium ranks 77 of 128 countries with data.
What is the unemployment rate for graduates in Fiji?
In 2024, the unemployment rate for adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education in Fiji was 4.0%, compared with 3.9% for all adults. Among young people aged 15–24 with tertiary education it was 15.0%.
Which jobs pay the most in Fiji?
The best-paid occupation group in Fiji in 2024 was “Professionals”, with median monthly earnings of FJD 1,577 (PPP$ 1,702). Professionals, the group that includes most graduate careers, earned a median of FJD 1,577.
Compare with other countries in East Asia and Pacific
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Mongolia
+11%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2025) -
Samoa
+53%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2022) -
New Zealand
2.6%
unemployment, tertiary-educated adults (2020) -
Singapore
3.2%
unemployment, tertiary-educated adults (2025) -
Kiribati
+110%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2023)
Sources
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by education — LFS - Employment, Unemployment Survey, 2024
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by occupation — LFS - Employment, Unemployment Survey, 2024
- ILOSTAT — Unemployment rate by age and education — LFS - Employment, Unemployment Survey, 2024
- World Bank — World Development Indicators — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment
How to cite this page: CourseToJob (2026). Fiji: graduate salaries, jobs and unemployment. https://coursetojob.com/countries/fiji/ (accessed September 26, 2026)