Talent Wiki - Fiji
Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Fiji
Capital
Suva
Currency
Fijian Dollar (FGD)
Languages
English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi, Rotuman
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
GDP per Capita
$4,442.93
Employer Tax
26%
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
Local Universities
Top Local universities in Fiji are mentioned below
The University of South Pacific
Ranking
Local: 1
World: 1526
Fiji National University
Ranking
Local: 2
World: 6687
The University of Fiji
Ranking
Local: 3
World: 10351
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 | 3,380 | 1,544.31 |
| Software Engineer | 4,680 | 2,138.27 |
| Data Analyst | 4,300 | 1,964.65 |
| Sales Manager | 8,240 | 3,764.82 |
| Product Manager | 6,880 | 3,143.44 |
Talent Sourcing Tips
Top Local Job Boards
My Jobs Fiji ; Jobsite ; Jobboard Finder
Number of LinkedIn users
200,200
Top Recruitment Agencies
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 2023
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year | Public Holiday |
| 2 Jan | Day off for New Year | Public Holiday |
| 7 Apr | Good Friday | Public Holiday |
| 8 Apr | Holy Saturday | Public Holiday |
| 10 Apr | Easter Monday | Public Holiday |
| 7 Sep | Constitution Day | Public Holiday |
| 2 Oct | The Prophet’s Birthday Holiday (Tentative Date) | Public Holiday |
| 10 Oct | Fiji Day | Public Holiday |
| 13 Nov | Diwali | Public Holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | Public Holiday |
| 26 Dec | Boxing Day | Public Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type of Leave | Duration | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 10 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 10 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 84 days | Yes |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
Payroll in Fiji is released once a month.
Minimum Wage
The minimum wage in Fiji is $3.67 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:
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
Taxes
Employer Payroll Tax
| Contribution | Tax Rate |
| Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) employer contribution | 6% |
| Fringe Benefit tax | 20% |
Employee Payroll Tax
| Annual Income (FGD) | Contributions | ||
| SRT Payable | ECAL Payable | Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) | |
| 0 – 30,000 | 0% | 0 | 6% |
| 30,000 – 50,000 | 0% | 0 | |
| 50,000 – 270,000 | 0% | 0 | |
| 270,000 – 300,000 | 13% over FGD 270,000 | 10% of excess over FJD 270,000 | |
| 300,000 – 350,000 | FGD 3900 + 14% over FGD 300,000 | 10% of excess over FJD 270,000 | |
| 350,000 – 400,000 | FGD 10,900 + 15% over FGD 300,000 | 10% of excess over FJD 270,000 | |
| 400,000 – 450,000 | FGD 18,400 + 16% over FGD 300,000 | 10% of excess over FJD 270,000 | |
| 450,000 – 500,000 | FGD 26,400 + 17% over FGD 300,000 | 10% of excess over FJD 270,000 | |
| 500,000 – 1,000,000 | FGD 124,900 + 19% over FGD 300,000 | 10% of excess over FJD 270,000 | |
| 1,000,000 and above | FGD 124,900 + 19% over FGD 300,000 | 10% of excess over FJD 270,000 | |
Employee Income Tax
| Annual Income (FGD) | Income Tax |
| 0 – 30,000 | 0% |
| 30,000 – 50,000 | 18% over FGD 30,000 |
| 50,000 – 270,000 | FGD 3,600 + 20% over FGD 50,000 |
| 270,000 – 300,000 | FJD 47,600 + 20% over FJD 270,000 |
| 300,000 – 350,000 | FJD 53,600 + 20% over FJD 300,000 |
| 350,000 – 400,000 | FJD 63,600 + 20% over FJD 350,000 |
| 400,000 – 450,000 | FJD 73,600 + 20% over FJD 400,000 |
| 450,000 – 500,000 | FJD 83,600 + 20% over FJD 450,00 |
| 500,000 – 1,000,000 | FJD 93,600 + 20% over FJD 500,000 |
| > 1,000,000 | FJD 193,600 + 20% over FJD 1,000,000 |
VAT
In Fiji, the standard rate of VAT is 15%.
Offboarding & Termination
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
