Expand your global workforce in Fiji
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Fiji
Capital
Suva
Currency
Fijian Dollar (FGD)
Languages
English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi, Rotuman
GDP per Capita
$5,316.70
Employer Tax
26%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Talent overview
Fiji is known to be a developing country in the Pacific Islands and is considered to be a middle income nation. Their main economic sectors are agriculture and tourism. Indigenous Fijians are responsible for 18% of their GDP through subsistence farming, where they cultivate crops like taro, cocoa, banana, cassava, and etc. Commercially, they export sugar and have a huge market in the European Union countries.
Major economic hubs:
Suva, Lautoka, Nadi, Labasa
Skills in demand:
Agriculture skills, Tourism skills
Fiji
Top local universities in Fiji
The University of South Pacific
Ranking
Local: 1
World: 2252
Fiji National University
Ranking
Local: 2
World: 7284
The University of Fiji
Ranking
Local: 3
World: 9322
Top Local Job Boards
My Jobs Fiji ; Jobsite ; Jobboard Finder
Number of LinkedIn users
216,500
Top Recruitment Agencies
Where to find talent
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Top Local Job Boards
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Salary Data
Below are the monthly average salaries of some jobs in Fiji:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (FJD) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Financial Accountant | 3,030 | 1,365 |
| Software Engineer | 4,680 | 2,110 |
| Data Analyst | 4,300 | 1,938 |
| Sales Manager | 8,240 | 3,715 |
| Product Manager | 6,880 | 3,102 |
Employ in Fiji
Employing in Fiji
Knowing the labor laws in Fiji is the first step to employing local employees in the country. Below are some areas that employers must delve into before taking in Fijian workers:
Employee Contract
The language used in a written Fijian employment contract in English. It is also the preferred medium in business, government, and educational documents.
Probation Period
The employee probationary period in Fiji is at the employer’s discretion. However, it should be in agreement with the local labor laws.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Name | Type |
| January 1 | New Year | National Holiday |
| April 18 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| April 19 | Holy Saturday | National Holiday |
| April 21 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| May 30 | Sukuna’s Day Holiday | National Holiday |
| September 8 | The Prophet’s Birthday | National Holiday |
| October 10 | Fiji Day | National Holiday |
| October 21 | Diwali | National Holiday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| December 26 | Boxing Day | National Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type of Leave | Duration | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 10 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 10 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 98 days | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Public and Provincial Holidays
Payroll in Fiji
Payroll cycle
Payroll in Fiji is released once a month.
Minimum wage
The minimum wage in Fiji ranges from FJD 4.50 to FJD 5 per hour.
Overtime pay
Overtime Pay in Fiji varies on the day that extra work was done. Below are the rates with the corresponding type of day:
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How taxes work
Employer Payroll Tax
| Contribution | Tax Rate |
| Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) employer contribution | 10% |
| Fringe Benefit tax | 20% |
Employee Payroll Tax
| Contribution | Tax Rate |
| Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) employer contribution | 8% |
| Fringe Benefit tax | – |
Employee Income Tax
| Annual Taxable Income (FJD) | SRT rate |
| 0 to 270,000 | 0% |
| 270,000 to 300,000 | 13% |
| 300,000 to 350,000 | 14% |
| 350,000 to 400,000 | 15% |
| 400,000 to 450,000 | 16% |
| 450,000 to 500,000 | 17% |
| 500,000 to 1,000,000 | 18% |
| Above 1,000,000 | 19% |
For resident employees, the current tax rates applicable on any excess income above FJD 30,000 (Fijian dollars) are 18% (for income up to FJD 50,000 per annum) and 20% (for income above FJD 50,000 per annum). For non-resident employees, 20% is applicable from the first dollar of chargeable income.
VAT
In Fiji, the standard rate of VAT is 15%.
Bonus
13th Month Pay
There is no obligatory rule, but it is a general practice to pay the 13th-month salary as a bonus.
Employee Benefits
- Maternity leave
- Paternity leave
- Provident Fund
Employee offboarding
An employer may terminate an employee by giving one month’s written notice or any other notice period as agreed by them mutually in the employment agreement. However, in the event of summary dismissal, no notice is required.
The notice period in Fiji is generally up to one month.
A sum equal to and not less than 5/6th of a day’s wages for each completed month of the period of employment.
Visa and
immigration
Foreigners wanting to work in Fiji need a work permit to legally stay in the country. Below are the types of permits they can apply for based on the nature of their employment:
- Work Permit Checklist.
- Short-Term Work Permit
- Work Permit Fishing Checklist
- Work Permit Under Education
- Work Permit Under Religious
- Work Permit under Volunteer
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Overtime Pay
Minimum Wage
Overtime Pay
| Type of Day | Rate |
| Weekdays | Hourly rate x 1.5 for the first two hours ; Hourly rate x 2 for the succeeding hours thereafter |
| Public Holidays | Hourly rate x 2 |
Visa and Immigration