Slovenia
+29%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2025)
Graduate jobs and salaries in Moldova
Updated Data years: 2025 How we use data
Quick answer
In Moldova, employees with tertiary education earned a median of MDL 10,000 a month in 2025 (PPP$ 1,140) — +39% compared with all employees. Their unemployment rate was 2.8%, against 1.2% for all adults aged 25 and over (2025).
Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO)
- +39%degree premium: tertiary-educated vs all employees (2025)
- MDL 10,000median monthly pay with tertiary education (2025)
- 2.8%unemployment, tertiary-educated adults 25+ (all adults: 1.2%, 2025)
Do graduates earn more in Moldova?
| Education level | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic education | MDL 6,000 | 684 | -17% |
| Intermediate education | MDL 6,500 | 741 | -10% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | MDL 10,000 | 1,140 | +39% |
| Bachelor's or equivalent | MDL 10,000 | 1,140 | +39% |
| Master's or equivalent | MDL 13,422 | 1,530 | +86% |
| All levels | MDL 7,200 | 821 | — |
The degree premium ranks 78 of 128 countries with data. That is above the Europe and Central Asia median of +25%.
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 Moldova?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers Construction manager, Marketing manager, Project manager, Supply chain manager | MDL 12,000 | 1,368 | +67% |
| Professionals Software developer, Web developer, Data scientist, Data analyst | MDL 9,680 | 1,103 | +34% |
| Technicians and associate professionals IT support technician, Paramedic, Biomedical scientist, Paralegal | MDL 8,931 | 1,018 | +24% |
| Clerical support workers | MDL 8,000 | 912 | +11% |
| Craft and related trades workers | MDL 7,500 | 855 | +4% |
| Plant and machine operators and assemblers | MDL 7,271 | 829 | +1% |
| Service and sales workers Police officer | MDL 6,000 | 684 | -17% |
| Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers | MDL 6,000 | 684 | -17% |
| Elementary occupations | MDL 5,500 | 627 | -24% |
| All occupations | MDL 7,200 | 821 | — |
Are graduates less likely to be unemployed in Moldova?
| Education level | Adults 25+ | Young people 15–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Basic education | 0.5% | — |
| Intermediate education | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Advanced (tertiary) education | 2.8% | — |
| All levels | 1.2% | 2.4% |
Unemployment among tertiary-educated adults is the 34 lowest of 130 countries with data. The Europe and Central Asia median is 3.6%.
Unemployment over time, adults 25+
Advanced (tertiary) educationAll levels
Studying and working in Moldova
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Country context
- Population
- 2.4M (2025)
- GDP per person (PPP)
- $19,996 (2025)
- Tertiary enrolment (gross)
- 74.7% (2024)
Questions about graduate jobs in Moldova
Do graduates earn more than non-graduates in Moldova?
According to the International Labour Organization, employees in Moldova with tertiary education earned a median of MDL 10,000 a month in 2025, compared with MDL 7,200 for all employees — +39%. The degree premium ranks 78 of 128 countries with data.
What is the unemployment rate for graduates in Moldova?
In 2025, the unemployment rate for adults aged 25 and over with tertiary education in Moldova was 2.8%, compared with 1.2% for all adults.
Which jobs pay the most in Moldova?
The best-paid occupation group in Moldova in 2025 was “Managers”, with median monthly earnings of MDL 12,000 (PPP$ 1,368). Professionals, the group that includes most graduate careers, earned a median of MDL 9,680.
Compare with other countries in Europe and Central Asia
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Lithuania
+33%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2025) -
Latvia
+28%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2025) -
Armenia
0%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2023) -
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2025) -
Croatia
+52%
more for tertiary-educated employees (2025)
Sources
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by education — LFS - Labour Force Survey, 2025
- ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by occupation — LFS - Labour Force Survey, 2025
- ILOSTAT — Unemployment rate by age and education — LFS - Labour Force Survey, 2025
- World Bank — World Development Indicators — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment
How to cite this page: CourseToJob (2026). Moldova: graduate salaries, jobs and unemployment. https://coursetojob.com/countries/moldova/ (accessed September 26, 2026)