Jobs in Monaco:
the market hits a new record in Q2 2026

Nearly 70,000 Private-Sector Jobs in Monaco

The number of active jobs in Monaco's private sector reached 69,529 in the second quarter of 2026. Year on year, this represents an increase of 4.2%, or nearly 2,800 additional jobs.

This growth follows a year 2025 marked by a decline in private-sector employment. The labour market has therefore regained positive momentum in the first half of 2026, with employment reaching a new high.

IMSEE data also show an increase in the number of hours worked. Over the first six months of the year, it reached around 53.5 million hours, nearly 964,000 hours more than in the same period of 2025.

The Number of Employers Is Also Rising

This job growth goes hand in hand with a slight increase in the number of private-sector employers. Monaco had 6,444 employers at the end of the first half of 2026, 48 more than a year earlier.

The Monegasque market thus remains characterised by a large number of companies and activities concentrated in a small territory, with recruitment needs across many occupations.

A Diversified Job Market

Monaco's economy relies on a particularly diverse range of activities. Recruitment needs concern in particular the services, hospitality and catering, retail, finance, real estate, construction, scientific and technical activities, and administrative services sectors.

This diversity is reflected in the profiles sought: administrative staff, sales staff, hospitality and catering professionals, finance professionals, technical roles, managers, service staff and specialist profiles.

For candidates, this diversity is a key feature of the Monegasque job market. Opportunities are not limited to a single sector or a handful of occupations: companies in the Principality recruit profiles with a wide range of qualifications and experience levels.

Key Takeaways from Monaco's 2026 Employment Figures

The second-quarter figures highlight several trends:

• 69,529 private-sector jobs at the end of June 2026;
• +4.2% year on year;
• 2,795 additional jobs in twelve months;
• around 53.5 million hours worked in the first half of the year;
• 6,444 employers in the private sector.

These indicators paint a positive picture of the quantitative development of employment in Monaco in the first half of 2026. On their own, however, they do not capture every aspect of the labour market, such as recruitment difficulties, salaries, the skills in demand or the types of contracts offered.

Opportunities for Candidates in Monaco

The rise in the number of jobs confirms the importance of the Monegasque market for people looking for work in the Principality.

For candidates, regularly checking the available vacancies is a way to keep track of companies' needs and identify positions that match their profile, experience and qualifications.

JobMonaco lets you browse job offers in Monaco and search for opportunities across different sectors: permanent contracts (CDI), fixed-term contracts (CDD), temporary work, internships, as well as hospitality, catering and tourism jobs.

For companies, the growth in employment also underlines the importance of having effective solutions to advertise their vacancies and find candidates who match their needs.

A Market to Watch in the Coming Months

The second quarter of 2026 therefore marks a new milestone in the development of Monaco's job market. With nearly 70,000 private-sector jobs and a 4.2% year-on-year increase, the indicators published by IMSEE reflect significant employment growth in the first half of the year.

The next figures will show whether this momentum continues in the second half of the year and provide a closer look at trends by sector.