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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

$5,316.70

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

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Local Universities

The top local universities in Fiji are as follows:

Uni1 19

The University of South Pacific

Ranking

Local: 1

World: 2252

Uni2 18

Fiji National University

Ranking

Local: 2

World: 7284

Uni3 19

The University of Fiji

Ranking

Local: 3

World: 9322

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
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Talent Sourcing Tips

Top Local Job Boards

My Jobs Fiji ; Jobsite ; Jobboard Finder

Number of LinkedIn users

216,500

Top Recruitment Agencies

Uni Agents, Pacific People Recruitment

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
2 Jan New Year Public Holiday
7 Apr Good Friday Public Holiday
8 Apr Easter Saturday Public Holiday
10 Apr Easter Monday Public Holiday
15 May Girmit Day Public Holiday
29 May Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Da Public Holiday
2 Oct The Prophet’s Birthday  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 1

Payroll Cycle

Payroll in Fiji is released once a month.

Payroll 2

Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Fiji ranges from FJD 4.19 to FJD 4.93 per hour.

Payroll 3

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
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Payroll

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

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