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Average Salary in Fiji 2024

How much money does a person working in Fiji make?


Average Monthly Salary
4,830 FJD
( 57,900 FJD yearly)

LOW
1,220
FJD
AVERAGE
4,830
FJD
HIGH
21,500
FJD
All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Fiji typically earns around 4,830 FJD. Salaries range from 1,220 FJD (lowest average) to 21,500 FJD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

This is the average salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Salaries in Fiji vary drastically between different careers. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, see below for salaries for specific job titles.



Pay Scale and Salaries in Fiji

Median and salary distribution Fiji monthly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
9,690 FJD or more
10% of people earn
7,580 to 9,690 FJD
20% of people earn
2,950 FJD or less
65% of people earn
2,950 to 7,580 FJD
Minimum Salary
1,220 FJD
Median
4,460 FJD
Maximum
21,500 FJD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per month except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Fiji range from 1,220 FJD (starting salary) to 21,500 FJD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). This is not the minimum wage as per the law, only the lowest reported number in the salary survey that had thousands of participants and professionals from all over the country.

  • Median Salary

    The median salary is 4,460 FJD, which means that 50% of the population in Fiji earns less than that while the other half earns more. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of the population in Fiji earn less than 3,220 FJD while 75% of them earn more. Also from the diagram, 75% of the population earn less than 6,750 FJD while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    We grouped the most common and recurring salaries into brackets to give more insight into what salary to expect. This method is more accurate than just the average salary and gives more insights into how salaries are actually distributed in Fiji. Around 65% of all reported figures are in the range 2,950 FJD to 7,580 FJD. Approximately 20% fall under the 2,950 FJD cap. Ten percent of wages are from 7,580 FJD to 9,690 FJD. Only 5% of people grossed 9,690 FJD or more.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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Salary is primarily determined by the level of experience one possesses, with higher levels of experience resulting in higher wages.

In Fiji, employees with two to five years of experience typically earn an average of 32% more than entry-level and junior workers in all industries and fields.

Individuals with more than five years of experience tend to earn an average of 36% more than those with less than five years of experience.

After ten years of work, salaries increase by 21%, with an additional 14% increase for those who have worked for over 15 years.

These figures should be used as rough estimates, as considering individual job titles can lead to more accurate assessments.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.

Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

Salary Comparison By Education
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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

The correlation between higher education and higher salary is widely acknowledged, but how much of an income increase can one expect from obtaining a degree?

We conducted a study in Fiji comparing the salaries of professionals with different levels of college degrees who held similar positions in various industries.

Our results showed that individuals with a certificate or diploma earned an average of 17% more than those who only completed high school.

Those who obtained a Bachelor's Degree earned 24% more than their counterparts with a certificate or diploma.

Professionals with a Master's Degree earned 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, those who held a PhD earned an average of 23% more than those with a Master's Degree while performing the same job.


Is investing in a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Is pursuing higher education worth the investment?

Earning a Master's degree or any post-graduate qualification in Fiji is a substantial financial commitment, with tuition fees ranging from 24,100 FJD to 72,400 FJD and a duration of around two years. It's important to note that during this period, any salary increases are unlikely, assuming ongoing employment. Salary reviews are typically conducted after completing the program and obtaining the degree.

Many individuals pursue advanced education as a means of transitioning to higher-paying positions, and the statistics indicate that this is an effective strategy. On average, individuals who change jobs after earning a higher degree receive a salary increase of about 10% more than the typical annual raise.

Ultimately, deciding whether or not to pursue advanced education depends on a variety of factors, including the personal situation and experience. However, if one can afford the financial costs of obtaining a higher degree, the return on investment is likely to be worthwhile, with the ability to recoup the costs in approximately a year.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Fiji

Salary comparison by gender Fiji monthly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In Fiji, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 11% across all career fields.

Male
5,070 FJD
Female-10%
4,580 FJD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value


Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Fiji

How much are annual salary increments in Fiji? How often do employees get salary raises?

Fiji

Employees in Fiji are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 5% every 28 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Fiji
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Fiji is 2%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.



Bonus and Incentive Rates in Fiji

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Fiji
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61% of surveyed staff in Fiji reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 39% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 2% to 7% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
39%
No Bonus
61%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


Bonus Rates Comparison by Career Field

Finance
High
Architecture
High
Sales
High
Business Development
High
Marketing / Advertising
High
Information Technology
Moderate
Healthcare
Moderate
Insurance
Moderate
Customer Service
Moderate
Human Resources
Moderate
Construction
Low
Transport
Low
Hospitality
Low

What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Salaries for popular jobs. Salaries by occupations.

Job TitleAverage Salary
Accounting and Finance
Accountant3,240 FJD
Accounting Assistant2,470 FJD
Accounting Manager7,150 FJD
Bookkeeper2,270 FJD
Chartered Accountant4,110 FJD
Corporate Treasurer6,540 FJD
Financial Analyst5,870 FJD
Financial Manager8,820 FJD
Internal Auditor4,420 FJD

Administration / Reception / Secretarial
Administrative Assistant2,420 FJD
Office Manager4,150 FJD
Receptionist2,330 FJD
Secretary2,120 FJD

Advertising / Graphic Design / Events
Art Director4,500 FJD
Creative Director4,520 FJD
Graphic Designer3,050 FJD
Photographer2,540 FJD

Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense
Aerospace Engineer6,030 FJD
Air Traffic Controller5,040 FJD
Flight Attendant3,060 FJD
Pilot8,130 FJD

Architecture
Architect5,840 FJD
CAD Drafter2,450 FJD

Automotive
Mechanic1,750 FJD
Service Advisor3,360 FJD

Banking
Bank Branch Manager8,690 FJD
Teller1,790 FJD

Bilingual
Teacher3,580 FJD
Translator4,110 FJD

Business Planning
Business Analyst5,710 FJD
Business Development Manager7,190 FJD
Project Manager6,130 FJD

Care Giving and Child Care
Nanny1,860 FJD
Nursery Teacher1,740 FJD

Construction / Building / Installation
Civil Engineer4,230 FJD
Construction Project Manager7,380 FJD
Health and Safety Officer2,160 FJD

Customer Service and Call Center
Call Center Representative1,780 FJD
Customer Service Manager6,060 FJD
Customer Service Representative1,810 FJD

Engineering
Civil Engineer4,190 FJD
Electrical Engineer4,540 FJD
Engineer4,560 FJD
Mechanical Engineer4,510 FJD

Executive and Management
Chief Executive Officer10,500 FJD
Chief Financial Officer9,490 FJD
General Manager7,860 FJD
Project Manager5,370 FJD

Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Chef2,990 FJD
Executive Chef3,270 FJD
Hotel Manager8,480 FJD
Receptionist1,760 FJD
Travel Agent2,950 FJD
Waiter / Waitress1,430 FJD

Health and Medical
Dentist10,800 FJD
Dietitian9,520 FJD
Laboratory Technician3,580 FJD
Nurse3,750 FJD

Human Resources
Human Resources Manager7,150 FJD
Human Resources Officer2,830 FJD

Information Technology
Computer Technician3,480 FJD
Database Administrator4,540 FJD
Developer / Programmer4,670 FJD
Information Technology Manager7,900 FJD
Network Engineer3,990 FJD

Law Enforcement / Security / Fire
Police Officer2,910 FJD

Legal
Attorney8,970 FJD
Legal Assistant2,350 FJD

Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment
Journalist5,140 FJD

Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology
Biomedical Engineer3,780 FJD
Pharmacist6,220 FJD

Sales Retail and Wholesale
Cashier1,780 FJD
Sales Manager7,870 FJD
Sales Representative2,880 FJD

Teaching / Education
Elementary School Teacher3,250 FJD
Secondary School Teacher3,970 FJD

Average Hourly Wage in Fiji


28 FJD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) for all employees in Fiji is 28 FJD.This is the rate that the average individual gets paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for a person in Fiji is 7 FJD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Suva5,150 FJD

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Fiji is 25% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
4,300 FJD
Public Sector+25%
5,360 FJD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Fiji?

It is extremely difficult to give an exact figure of a good salary when no specific job is selected, however; an estimate can be provided based purely on the cost of living. A good compensation in Fiji would range anywhere between 4,460 FJD and 6,750 FJD.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary in Fiji ranges from 1,220 FJD to 3,220 FJD. The base salary depends on many factors including profession, experience, and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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