Work & Business Guide · JordanWork & Business Guide in Jordan
Job market, business opportunities, and work permits for expats
Employment Rate
42.5%Below-average employment rate reflects high youth unemployment (~40%) and gender gaps (women at ~15% participation). Job market improving via vocational training and foreign investment, with opportunities in Amman for skilled professionals.
Startup Ecosystem
42.0%Emerging ecosystem centered in Amman with incubators like Oasis500 and government-backed accelerators. Limited VC funding but growing via Jordan Source and free zones; success stories in fintech and e-commerce, though regulatory hurdles persist.
Average Salary Range
JOD 4,800 - JOD 24,000 annually
Average salaries 400–2,000 JOD/month; public sector ~500 JOD, private/IT up to 3,000 JOD. Moderate purchasing power in Amman (high living costs), better regionally. Low taxes (5–30%) enhance take-home pay.
Work Visa Requirements
Visa on arrival (30 days, extendable); work permit via employer sponsorship through Ministry of Labor.
Work visa required; employer applies for permit. Skilled workers qualify under premium investor programs; processing 1–3 months.
Strict work authorization tied to job offers; no digital nomad visa but premium residency for investors (200k JOD investment). Key docs: passport, medical, police clearance. EU citizens have easier entry but need permits for employment.
Business Registration
1–2 weeks
Streamlined online via Ministry of Industry & Trade portal (Companies Control Dept). LLC popular, no min capital; requires 2 shareholders, MOA, lease. Fees ~200 JOD. Ranks 75th in Ease of Doing Business; free zones faster for exports.
Remote Work Policies
No specific remote work law; allowed under standard employment contracts with Labor Law compliance.
Hybrid models growing in IT/BPO sectors; co-working spaces abundant in Amman (e.g., Impact Hub). Employers must sponsor visas for non-residents; digital infrastructure supports but cross-border remote work needs local compliance.
Key Industries
Job Opportunities by Sector
High demand for software developers, cybersecurity experts, BPO staff in Amman hubs. Growth via Jordan Valley Authority; salaries 1,000–3,000 JOD/month. English skills key for outsourcing.
Guides, hotel managers, event planners needed at Petra, Dead Sea. Seasonal peaks; multilingual roles pay 600–1,500 JOD. Recovery post-COVID boosts hiring.
Banking analysts, fintech developers in demand at Amman hub. Regulatory reforms spur growth; salaries 800–2,500 JOD with career progression.
Nurses, pharmacists for expanding private clinics. Expat-friendly; salaries 700–2,000 JOD. Shortages drive opportunities for qualified professionals.
English teachers, university lecturers at international schools. TEFL demand high; contracts 800–1,800 JOD plus housing.
Engineers for solar/wind projects under government targets. Emerging field with incentives; salaries 1,200–2,500 JOD.
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