Unemployment in Cyprus fell to 4.4% in 2025, and the minimum wage is €979 a month when you start, rising to €1,088 after six months with the same employer. Employers are short of ICT professionals and construction workers, and tourism hires seasonal staff, usually from April to November. Find out how to apply, how to register and what to do in your first weeks.
According to EURES (February 2025), the occupational groups with the biggest shortages in Cyprus are:
Sectors expected to grow are tourism, technology, healthcare and renewable energy; EURES names FOREX (currency trading) and IT support as the fastest-growing sectors. In 2023 the job vacancy rate was 2.8% overall – highest in accommodation and food services (5.3%), administrative and support services (3.9%) and transport and storage (3.5%).
Seasonal work: tourism and agriculture rely heavily on seasonal staff. Most EU jobseekers who find seasonal jobs in tourism work under private agreements with employers for a set period, usually from April to November.
Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.
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