# Iceland hiring trends

> 1,034 new job posts in Iceland in the last 90 days from 112 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/country/iceland/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 344
- New job posts, last 90 days: 1,034
- New job posts, last 12 months: 4,780
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 112
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 9%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $57,400 per year (USD; 158 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in Iceland last month?

354 new job posts in October 2026, up 8% from the month before.

### Is hiring in Iceland going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 2% compared with the three months before (1,167 vs. 1,144).

### Which roles are most in demand in Iceland?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Teacher (123), Manager (108) and Specialist (90).

### Which companies are hiring the most in Iceland?

In the last 90 days: Reykjavíkurborg (218), Alvotech (65) and Akureyrarbær (50).

### How common is remote work in Iceland?

9% of job posts in Iceland in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in Iceland?

$57,400 per year (USD) across 158 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 315 |
| 2025-12 | 253 |
| 2026-01 | 487 |
| 2026-02 | 472 |
| 2026-03 | 489 |
| 2026-04 | 431 |
| 2026-05 | 412 |
| 2026-06 | 406 |
| 2026-07 | 326 |
| 2026-08 | 486 |
| 2026-09 | 327 |
| 2026-10 | 354 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Teacher | 123 |
| Manager | 108 |
| Specialist | 90 |
| Technician | 85 |
| Engineer | 53 |
| Preschool Teacher | 41 |
| Analyst | 33 |
| Operator | 30 |
| Salesperson | 27 |
| Nurse | 25 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Reykjavíkurborg | 218 |
| Alvotech | 65 |
| Akureyrarbær | 50 |
| Reboot Monkey | 47 |
| Garðabær | 25 |
| Stranger Soccer | 24 |
| Sveitarfélagið Skagafjörður | 19 |
| Hrafnista | 18 |
| Memorial Hermann Health System | 18 |
| Krónan | 17 |

## Top industries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Government Administration | 237 |
| Biotechnology Research | 68 |
| Human Resources Services | 66 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Hospitals and Health Care | 35 |
| Hospitality | 31 |
| Airlines and Aviation | 29 |
| Staffing and Recruiting | 24 |
| Wellness and Fitness Services | 24 |
| Banking | 19 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?country_code=IS&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.