Pago Pago - Post Report Question and Answers
What types of jobs do most expatriate spouses/partners have? Locally based or telecommuting? Full-time or part-time? Can you comment on local salary scales?
Most expats work for US federal agencies, the court system, tuna canneries, or the local banks. There are few, if any, jobs for spouses. Occasionally contract work will open at one of the local government agencies, but money laundering and fraud is rampant so few take them if available. Internet is spotty at best so telecommuting is not usually possible. Federal employees make normal US wages. Expats in general make 80% of normal US wages Locals make on average $6000/ year. - Feb 2018
