Dominican Republic
+101%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2025)
Graduate jobs and salaries in Honduras
Updated Data years: 2025 How we use data
Quick answer
In Honduras, employees with tertiary education earned a median of HNL 22,500 a month in 2025 (PPP$ 1,783) — +150% compared with all employees. Their unemployment rate was 5.0%, against 4.0% for all adults aged 25 and over (2025).
Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO)
- +150%degree premium: tertiary-educated vs all employees (2025)
- HNL 22,500median monthly pay with tertiary education (2025)
- 5.0%unemployment, tertiary-educated adults 25+ (all adults: 4.0%, 2025)
Do graduates earn more in Honduras?
| Education level | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | HNL 5,200 | 412 | -42% |
| Basic education | HNL 7,200 | 571 | -20% |
| Intermediate education | HNL 16,333 | 1,295 | +82% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | HNL 22,500 | 1,783 | +150% |
| Short-cycle tertiary | HNL 14,879 | 1,179 | +65% |
| Bachelor's or equivalent | HNL 23,333 | 1,849 | +159% |
| Master's or equivalent | HNL 24,523 | 1,944 | +173% |
| All levels | HNL 9,000 | 713 | — |
The degree premium ranks 20 of 128 countries with data. That is above the Latin America and the Caribbean median of +67%.
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 Honduras?
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 | HNL 23,333 | 1,849 | +159% |
| Managers Construction manager, Marketing manager, Project manager, Supply chain manager | HNL 20,000 | 1,585 | +122% |
| Technicians and associate professionals IT support technician, Paramedic, Biomedical scientist, Paralegal | HNL 18,484 | 1,465 | +105% |
| Clerical support workers | HNL 16,333 | 1,295 | +82% |
| Plant and machine operators and assemblers | HNL 12,772 | 1,012 | +42% |
| Craft and related trades workers | HNL 11,000 | 872 | +22% |
| Service and sales workers Police officer | HNL 9,333 | 740 | +4% |
| Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers | HNL 7,000 | 555 | -22% |
| Elementary occupations | HNL 5,000 | 396 | -44% |
| All occupations | HNL 9,000 | 713 | — |
Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in Honduras?
| Education level | Adults 25+ | Young people 15–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | 1.9% | 6.5% |
| Basic education | 3.4% | 6.5% |
| Intermediate education | 6.1% | — |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | 5.0% | — |
| All levels | 4.0% | 8.4% |
Unemployment among tertiary-educated adults is the 71 lowest of 130 countries with data. The Latin America and the Caribbean median is 3.9%.
Unemployment over time, adults 25+
Advanced (tertiary) educationAll levels
Studying and working in Honduras
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Country context
- Population
- 11M (2025)
- GDP per person (PPP)
- $7,871 (2025)
- Tertiary enrolment (gross)
- 23.3% (2024)
Questions about graduate jobs in Honduras
Do graduates earn more than non-graduates in Honduras?
According to the International Labour Organization, employees in Honduras with tertiary education earned a median of HNL 22,500 a month in 2025, compared with HNL 9,000 for all employees — +150%. The degree premium ranks 20 of 128 countries with data.
What is the unemployment rate for graduates in Honduras?
In 2025, the unemployment rate for adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education in Honduras was 5.0%, compared with 4.0% for all adults.
Which jobs pay the most in Honduras?
The best-paid occupation group in Honduras in 2025 was “Professionals”, with median monthly earnings of HNL 23,333 (PPP$ 1,849). Professionals, the group that includes most graduate careers, earned a median of HNL 23,333.
Compare with other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Bolivia
+29%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2025) -
Paraguay
+49%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2017) -
Ecuador
+55%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2025) -
Guatemala
+127%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2025) -
El Salvador
+26%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2025)
Sources
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by education — HS - Continuous Multi-Purpose Household Survey, 2025
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by occupation — HS - Continuous Multi-Purpose Household Survey, 2025
- ILOSTAT — Unemployment rate by age and education — HS - Continuous Multi-Purpose Household Survey, 2025
- World Bank — World Development Indicators — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment
How to cite this page: CourseToJob (2026). Honduras: graduate salaries, jobs and unemployment. https://coursetojob.com/countries/honduras/ (accessed September 26, 2026)
Notes from the data source
- Data reference period: Second quarter