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+83%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2019)
Graduate jobs and salaries in Jordan
Updated Data years: 2024 How we use data
Quick answer
In Jordan, employees with tertiary education earned a median of JOD 450 a month in 2024 (PPP$ 1,401) — +50% compared with all employees. Their unemployment rate was 22.3%, against 12.6% for all adults aged 25 and over (2024).
Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO)
- +50%degree premium: tertiary-educated vs all employees (2024)
- JOD 450median monthly pay with tertiary education (2024)
- 22.3%unemployment, tertiary-educated adults 25+ (all adults: 12.6%, 2024)
- 61.9%unemployment, tertiary-educated 15–24 year olds (2024)
Do graduates earn more in Jordan?
| Education level | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | JOD 260 | 809 | -13% |
| Basic education | JOD 300 | 934 | 0% |
| Intermediate education | JOD 300 | 934 | 0% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | JOD 450 | 1,401 | +50% |
| Bachelor's or equivalent | JOD 450 | 1,401 | +50% |
| Master's or equivalent | JOD 500 | 1,557 | +67% |
| Doctoral or equivalent | JOD 900 | 2,802 | +200% |
| All levels | JOD 300 | 934 | — |
The degree premium ranks 68 of 128 countries with data. That is above 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 Jordan?
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 | JOD 600 | 1,868 | +100% |
| Professionals Software developer, Web developer, Data scientist, Data analyst | JOD 450 | 1,401 | +50% |
| Technicians and associate professionals IT support technician, Paramedic, Biomedical scientist, Paralegal | JOD 400 | 1,245 | +33% |
| Clerical support workers | JOD 400 | 1,245 | +33% |
| Service and sales workers Police officer | JOD 300 | 934 | 0% |
| Craft and related trades workers | JOD 300 | 934 | 0% |
| Plant and machine operators and assemblers | JOD 300 | 934 | 0% |
| Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers | JOD 280 | 872 | -7% |
| Elementary occupations | JOD 250 | 778 | -17% |
| All occupations | JOD 300 | 934 | — |
Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in Jordan?
| Education level | Adults 25+ | Young people 15–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Less than basic education | 10.2% | 26.5% |
| Basic education | 11.6% | 38.6% |
| Intermediate education | 6.5% | 41.3% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | 22.3% | 61.9% |
| All levels | 12.6% | 39.3% |
Unemployment among tertiary-educated adults is the 129 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 Jordan
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Country context
- Population
- 11.5M (2025)
- GDP per person (PPP)
- $12,632 (2025)
- Tertiary enrolment (gross)
- 35.9% (2024)
Questions about graduate jobs in Jordan
Do graduates earn more than non-graduates in Jordan?
According to the International Labour Organization, employees in Jordan with tertiary education earned a median of JOD 450 a month in 2024, compared with JOD 300 for all employees — +50%. The degree premium ranks 68 of 128 countries with data.
What is the unemployment rate for graduates in Jordan?
In 2024, the unemployment rate for adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education in Jordan was 22.3%, compared with 12.6% for all adults. Among young people aged 15–24 with tertiary education it was 61.9%.
Which jobs pay the most in Jordan?
The best-paid occupation group in Jordan in 2024 was “Managers”, with median monthly earnings of JOD 600 (PPP$ 1,868). Professionals, the group that includes most graduate careers, earned a median of JOD 450.
Compare with other countries in Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan
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Lebanon
+35%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2019) -
Afghanistan
+27%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2020) -
Djibouti
+75%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2017) -
Egypt
+10%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2024) -
Malta
+40%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2020)
Sources
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by education — LFS - Employment and Unemployment Survey, 2024
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by occupation — LFS - Employment and Unemployment Survey, 2024
- ILOSTAT — Unemployment rate by age and education — LFS - Employment and Unemployment Survey, 2024
- World Bank — World Development Indicators — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment
How to cite this page: CourseToJob (2026). Jordan: graduate salaries, jobs and unemployment. https://coursetojob.com/countries/jordan/ (accessed September 26, 2026)