> Source: https://coursetojob.com/countries/palau/ — updated 2026-09-26 · language: en > Markdown version of this CourseToJob page for AI agents. The HTML page is canonical. Data licence CC BY 4.0: cite the page URL and the original statistical source. East Asia and Pacific # Graduate jobs and salaries in Palau Updated September 26, 2026 Data years: 2023 [How we use data](https://coursetojob.com/methodology/) Quick answer In Palau, employees with tertiary education earned a median of $1,400 a month in 2023 (PPP$ 1,399) — +68% compared with all employees. Sources: ILOSTAT (ILO) - **+68%** degree premium: tertiary-educated vs all employees (2023) - **$1,400** median monthly pay with tertiary education (2023) ## Do graduates earn more in Palau? **Median monthly earnings by education level, Palau, 2023Employees, median monthly earnings. PPP$ adjusts for price differences between countries.** | Education level | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Less than basic education | $595 | 595 | -28% | | Basic education | $728 | 728 | -12% | | Intermediate education | $824 | 823 | -1% | | Advanced (tertiary) education | $1,400 | 1,399 | +68% | | Bachelor's or equivalent | $1,400 | 1,399 | +68% | | All levels | $831 | 831 | — | The degree premium ranks 46 of 128 countries with data. That is above the East Asia and Pacific median of +52%. ## Which occupations pay the most in Palau? Median monthly earnings by occupation group in 2023, from highest to lowest. Examples link to our career profiles. | Occupation group | Local currency a month | PPP$ a month | vs all employees | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Professionals [Software developer](https://coursetojob.com/careers/software-developer/), [Web developer](https://coursetojob.com/careers/web-developer/), [Data scientist](https://coursetojob.com/careers/data-scientist/), [Data analyst](https://coursetojob.com/careers/data-analyst/) | $1,290 | 1,289 | +55% | | Managers [Construction manager](https://coursetojob.com/careers/construction-manager/), [Marketing manager](https://coursetojob.com/careers/marketing-manager/), [Project manager](https://coursetojob.com/careers/project-manager/), [Supply chain manager](https://coursetojob.com/careers/supply-chain-manager/) | $1,200 | 1,199 | +44% | | Technicians and associate professionals [IT support technician](https://coursetojob.com/careers/it-support-technician/), [Paramedic](https://coursetojob.com/careers/paramedic/), [Biomedical scientist](https://coursetojob.com/careers/biomedical-scientist/), [Paralegal](https://coursetojob.com/careers/paralegal/) | $1,161 | 1,160 | +40% | | Clerical support workers | $900 | 900 | +8% | | Plant and machine operators and assemblers | $800 | 800 | -4% | | Craft and related trades workers | $756 | 756 | -9% | | Service and sales workers [Police officer](https://coursetojob.com/careers/police-officer/) | $720 | 720 | -13% | | Elementary occupations | $636 | 636 | -23% | | All occupations | $831 | 831 | — | ## Studying and working in Palau Rules on student visas, work after graduation and recognition of qualifications change often. Use the official sources below and check the date on any advice you read. [Guide: how to choose a country to study in](https://coursetojob.com/guides/study-abroad/) · [Guide: getting your degree recognised abroad](https://coursetojob.com/guides/degree-recognition-abroad/) ## Country context - **Population:** 17.7K (2025) - **GDP per person (PPP):** $23,052 (2025) - **Tertiary enrolment (gross):** 71.8% (2024) ## Questions about graduate jobs in Palau **Do graduates earn more than non-graduates in Palau?** According to the International Labour Organization, employees in Palau with tertiary education earned a median of $1,400 a month in 2023, compared with $831 for all employees — +68%. The degree premium ranks 46 of 128 countries with data. **Which jobs pay the most in Palau?** The best-paid occupation group in Palau in 2023 was “Professionals”, with median monthly earnings of $1,290 (PPP$ 1,289). Professionals, the group that includes most graduate careers, earned a median of $1,290. ## Compare with other countries in East Asia and Pacific [Compare Palau side by side](https://coursetojob.com/compare/?c=PW,MH,TO) - **[Marshall Islands](https://coursetojob.com/countries/marshall-islands/)** — +67% more for tertiary-educated employees (2019) East Asia and Pacific - **[Tonga](https://coursetojob.com/countries/tonga/)** — 0% more for tertiary-educated employees (2023) East Asia and Pacific - **[Kiribati](https://coursetojob.com/countries/kiribati/)** — +110% more for tertiary-educated employees (2023) East Asia and Pacific - **[Samoa](https://coursetojob.com/countries/samoa/)** — +53% more for tertiary-educated employees (2022) East Asia and Pacific - **[Fiji](https://coursetojob.com/countries/fiji/)** — +40% more for tertiary-educated employees (2024) East Asia and Pacific - **[Timor-Leste](https://coursetojob.com/countries/timor-leste/)** — +50% more for tertiary-educated employees (2021) East Asia and Pacific ## Sources 1. [ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by education](https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/) — HIES - Household Income and Expenditure Survey, 2023 2. [ILOSTAT — Median monthly earnings of employees by occupation](https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/) — HIES - Household Income and Expenditure Survey, 2023 3. [World Bank — World Development Indicators](https://data.worldbank.org/country/pw) — Population, GDP per person (PPP) and tertiary enrolment **How to cite this page:** CourseToJob (2026). Palau: graduate salaries, jobs and unemployment. https://coursetojob.com/countries/palau/ (accessed September 26, 2026) [Report a data or content issue](mailto:hello@elitedigitalagency.io?subject=Data%20issue%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fcoursetojob.com%2Fcountries%2Fpalau%2F) ## Key facts - **Region:** East Asia and Pacific - **Currency:** USD - **Degree premium:** +68% (2023) - **Degree premium rank:** 46 of 128 **On this page** 1. Do graduates earn more in Palau? 2. Which occupations pay the most in Palau? 3. 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