Working in Andorra: Jobs, Salaries and Required Level of Catalan
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The short answer
The Andorran job market is dominated by retail, tourism, finance and services. Catalan is the official language; depending on the post, French, Spanish and English are enough, but some jobs (notably public ones) require Catalan.
A narrow but active market
The country is small: opportunities are concentrated in a few sectors, with a dense professional network. Word of mouth counts for a lot.
Languages
| Language | Usefulness |
|---|---|
| Catalan | Official language; an advantage, and a requirement in some jobs |
| Spanish | Widely used in retail and services |
| French | Widespread, very useful for French-speaking customers |
| English | Tourism and business |
Procedures
A foreign employee needs a work authorisation, often initiated by the employer. See active residency as an employee.
Salaries in perspective
The legal framework for employees
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Gross monthly minimum wage | 1,568.66 €verified on 09/10/2026 (since 1 July 2026) |
| Hourly minimum wage | 9.05 €verified on 09/10/2026 |
| Reference working time | 40 hverified on 09/10/2026 per week |
| Paid leave | 30 calendar days or 22 working days |
| CASS contributions | 6.5 %verified on 09/10/2026 for the employee and 15.5 %verified on 09/10/2026 for the employer |
| Unemployment | No unemployment insurance as in France; an allowance may be paid subject to conditions |
To work out your net pay: net salary calculator.
Catalan and the work authorisation
For residency with work, the quota regulation makes renewals conditional on Catalan levels: level A1 at the first renewal, level A2 at the secondverified on 12/10/2026. A holder who demonstrates a good command of the language, culture and institutions can obtain the longer renewal period. See durations and renewals.
Employer requirements
The company must prove that its need cannot be met by the domestic labour market before submitting the authorisation application. An employee cannot hold more than 5 %verified on 12/10/2026 of the capital of the company that hires them. See active residency as an employee.
If you live in France
The cross-border worker authorisation is issued for 1 yearverified on 12/10/2026 and then renewed for 3 yearsverified on 12/10/2026: see cross-border workers.
Work out your own case
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Frequently asked questions
Which sectors are recruiting?
Retail, hotels and restaurants, ski resorts, banking and finance, healthcare, construction and business services.
Do I need to speak Catalan to work?
For many private-sector posts, French or Spanish is enough. Catalan is an advantage, and a requirement for other jobs.
What are salaries like?
They vary widely by sector. A salary should always be weighed against the cost of housing.
Can I work before obtaining residency?
The work authorisation is tied to your status. Do not start working without authorisation.
Going further
Official sources
This information is general and is not personalised legal, tax or financial advice. It is verified as of the date shown and may change.