Jordan-Amman is an Arab country located in Western Asia and Amman is the capital city. Jordan is known to be rich in resources, like phosphates and potash, but unfortunately, this hasn’t helped reduce the unemployment rate in Jordan. In fact, the country has been suffering from high unemployment for a long time now and it continues to increase, which makes it hard for both locals and foreigners to find a well-paid job.
Job placement adjustment
When looking a job in Amman, there are two options. Either, you can accept a low salary and use the experience to build your CV in the hopes of finding something better later; or you can keep searching for a more suitable job and try to earn a salary that actually matches your skills.
Most of the locals accept a low paying salary job instead of waiting for something better because the prices are soaring, making it near impossible to remain unemployed for long.
On the other hand, expats working in Jordan are usually paid a higher salary rate because some companies are desperate for employees with specific training in fields that are struggling in Jordan. Expats can usually expect to be quite satisfied by their working conditions in Jordan generally because living in Amman isn’t expensive, the people are straightforward and so are the regulations and laws. If you work full time, that’s an average of 8 hours a day according to the Jordanian Labor Law. For more information on the regulations and laws in a country, employees should always read up about the country first. The Jordanian Labor Law, or Hammouri Law, is explained in more detail here.
Locals and the additional income plan
As we mentioned before, many locals accept low paying salaries, but they manage to make do thanks to the more ambitious youths, who often
have a second night job. This includes running a kind of taxi service at night or using their cars for deliveries for companies like Careem and Uber and airport transportations. Even if the extra job does bring in an extra income, it is exhausting over a long period.
The other social group, which often does extra work, is women. They can create handmade merchandise from own, for example, and produce food products, cosmetics and decorative items, like candles, cups and many other amazing products. E-commerce has opened up a world of new opportunities.
Locals and foreigners
Jordan is a great place for investments. Amman is now considered a diverse city, and many new investment businesses are growing fast and in a stable way. Many thought that it would be risky to launch foreign projects in Amman, but after setting up a primitive project, they quickly realized how successful the venture could be. This lead to new franchises and new business growth.
The soaring unemployment rate in Jordan has made the job market extremely competitive, so some locals resent foreigners getting great job opportunities, while they continue to struggle. That said, Jordanians are known for being both friendly and open minded in the workplace and outside the office.
How to find a Job in Jordan
If you want to find work in Jordan, the best place to start is online. Job boards are one of the most popular places to advertise new job opportunities. However, some people still prefer the old-fashioned way: handing out resumes directly to the recruiters in the targeted companies. Both locals and expats should search for jobs on renowned job sites like LinkedIn, and Joblang is also a great place to find work. If you are a foreigner, you must make sure it’s a suitable job for you before accepting it. Remember to check the advantages, the accommodation prices, the insurance, the airplane tickets, and even transportation information.
Help Jordan Prosper
Jordan is a pleasant country, where you can live the simple life. The work regulations are relatively flexible and there are many investment opportunities. It’s a lively place but Jordan does need more experienced labour. Now is the perfect time to check it out and see if you would like to be a part of Jordan’s growth. Let’s help the country prosper!
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Author: Ali Neill
As the job board tester and blog editor for the Jobboard Finder, Ali works on job boards from all around the world and keeps a close eye on the recruitment trends thanks to a number of sources, including the website’s social media pages.
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What is the minimum working age for expats in Jordan?
This is not our area of expertise but I would imagine it is the same as it is for Jordanians: 16 years of age.
Me and my husband want to work in Jordan. can you halp me please..
How can we help? :)
Hi,
I’m from India. 20 years of age.do I’ll get the job in jordan
Look at the job offers on the local job sites ! That’s the best place to start
Excellent
Can one work while studying in Jordan, because I have friends there who says it’s against the law for students to work in Jordan.
It depends on where you are from. Some students don’t even need a visa to work in Jordan. I suggest checking the exact requirements based on your visa.
Assalamualaikum Ali Neill am from india am a businessman my wife completed ph,D in marine biology and she want to do the job in Jordon so how she can apply for the job please suggest me this is our watsup no +919538796286 i hope you help me in shaa ALLAH
Hi,
Thanks in advance. I’m from the States. What are the visa requirements if I wanted to open an office in Amman?
Best,
Hi Philip, unfortunately, we do not specialize in visa requirements! I would imagine you have an embassy in the US from Amman that you can visit to ask for advice. It would probably depend on your type of visa (work, student, etc.) and the kind of contact you have overseas (a job, an enrolement, etc.) Good luck!
I want to work in Jordan can you help me
Please, is there any avelible work In Jordan? please help me and get one .
hello Ali Neill, could you please elaborate more about things to consider for foreigners before accepting job offer in Jordan ? e.g. what should be minimum salary, and how about taxation part for foreigners
Sure :) We’ll give you a call!
I am about to accept the offer from one of the local Jordanian company, hence I required some groundwork information before accepting the offer. Request you to please write to me at satishbc85@gmail.com. waiting for your positive reply, thanks in advance.
According to the internet: “190 dinars
The national monthly minimum wage is 190 dinars. The average monthly covered wage for private-sector work- ers is 460 dinars. each year until reaching 17.5%) of monthly earnings between the national minimum wage and 3,000 dinars. The national monthly minimum wage is 190 dinars”. I’m sure we can give you more information with a call with hope this helps for now.
Is it easy to get a well paid salary job for foreigner who study accounting in Jordan
Did you study accounting in Jordan or in a different country?
What is the average monthly salary of an Assistant Professor in Jordan especially foreigner
Hi Steve! You should be able to find that info on a site like Bayt :)
Hello, how can I get work in Jordan. I am from Nigeria and in Nigeria.
Does foreign worker need a year working training in Jordan ?And if yes will there be monthly salary for those period?
Response,pls.
Are you asking because you want to employ someone or to work there?
Hi Naill
I got a good working offer from a well established company from Jordan.
Currently iam working in Indonesia as an expert.
I would like to know whether the facilities and surrounding for a family to settledown.
Coz iam planing myself and my wife to be moved to Amman.
Before I accept the offer I would like to understand the positives and negatives to settle as a family where company will sponsor accommodation.
Thanks
Appreciate ur guidance as a expact
Hi, I was offered a contract to work for a company outside of Jordan after finishing my studies. I finished my studies abroad but currently am in Jordan. The work is mainly online so i can work form anywhere. As i am new to Jordan and the labor laws there, how can i register to indicated that i am working and will be receiving paychecks on a monthly base?
Hi there. Unfortunately, this question probably isn’t for us. Try your local employment office.
Hi. I wont to know that can i do a business in jordan
Have you tried applying to jobs there?
Hi , Muhammad Saad Khalid here how are you and i have a question about how and where to apply for job in jordon kindly share links.
Regards Muhammad Saad Khalid.
I got a job offer from Amman. Can i work part time jobs without Permit ? do i need permit to do other jobs
Good day to you, thank you for your write-up, it’s very impactful. I would like to find out if it’s not illegal for a visitor who’s on a tourist visa to search for work while in Jordan. Also I want to know if such person should find a suitable job, can the employer easily convert the tourist visa to work visa without having the need to first exit Jordan? I will be glad if your response come in time. Accept my regards.
A tourist visa does not let you work so by that logic, you cannot use that visa to get into the country and work (unless you change your visa while in Jordan).
Hi neill,
I m having work permit for one year.after 1year can i study in university?
This is a question for the a visa department :)
Hello Ali,
I came to Jordan right before the Covid apocalypse began. I’m married to a Jordanian who has finally found work, over 2 years later. However I keep encountering the same two roadblocks. My age (48) and lack of Arabic language skills. If you have any suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated.
Hello Erica,
What kind of work are you looking for? Have you created a CV to hand out?
Just like the other middle eastern countries like qatar, UAE, Saudi where expats can go on visit visa to these countries and apply for jobs in companies. Can the same be followed in Jordan?
I need a security job in Jordan pls
Hi….. Thanks for the helps. I’m gonna be in Jordan next week on work permit. How can I get you incase of clarifications
Please Jordan is it a good place to to and work?
Hi, I am from South Africa and would like to relocate to Jordan with my family, please advise
Hi I’m Albert Jatta from the Gambia, is it possible for me to have high salary pay by having diploma certificate in construction technician
Of course!
Hai Ali,
I’m learning python and I’m fresher, How can I get job in Jordan?
Can you people please suggest me to learn any required skills?
Hi Jyo, languages skills can always help when travelling to a new country and of course learning about the cultue.
Please I am coming from Nigeria to Jordan on a tourist visa, please can I be working and also change my visa to work permit visa from jordan
Not on a tourist visa but you can try enrolling in a university to get a student visa. Then, you can work part time.