Jobs in Italy

With a highly flourishing culture pervading a laid back pace of life, there are few better places in the world to work than in Italy. Not only is the boot-shaped peninsula the hub of much of Western life and culture, but it is still a trendsetter in the world of food, fashion, and the relaxed, inspired lifestyle idealized in travel blogs. Italy attracts millions of visitors annually but to truly experience la dolce vita you’ll have to work in Italy. Shopping on the weekend, an aperitivo after work, and indulging in the language and culture are all on hand when you’re living in il bel paese.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Skip “speculative” search by checking out and comparing offers on a jobs abroad platform. Learn about the legalities of working in Italy as well and learn some Italian since many locals are not fluent in English.

How to Move to Italy and Get a Job

Contact the Italian consulate or embassy in your country to know the requirements. Please note that securing an Italian work visa is generally difficult, with the government limiting the permits it grants for most jobs, so you need to move fast.

How to Get a Visa to Visit Any Country in the World

The cost of an Italian work visa is 116 EUR (125 USD) and for a residence permit is around 77 EUR (83 USD), with charges like the residence card, application stamp, and mailing fee.

How to Work Your Way Around the World Without the Visa Hassle

The Italian job market is diverse, so a lot of opportunities are available. But among the top five in-demand positions are English teachers, registered nurses, tour guides, sales and marketing representatives, and licensed engineers.

To make it simple, a lot of well-paying jobs in Italy go to locals first. But with the right qualifications, including a master’s degree and several years of experience, you could earn 35,000 EUR a year (or higher) – which is above the minimum wage.

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A Guide to Working Abroad in Italy

Best Cities for Expats

We all have our idea of what Italy is. For some, the image of a gondolier gliding passengers down a Venetian canal springs to mind, for others it’s the idyllic and miniature seaside towns dotting the heel that is the Italian region of Puglia. Like any country, the majority of jobs abroad in Italy lie in major Italian cities.

Rome, also called the Eternal City, has been the heart of the region ever since the earliest days of the Roman Empire. While working in Rome, you will find yourself in a modern flourishing city which has a backdrop of beautiful ancient architecture.

Florence, the heart of the Renaissance movement, remains a central hub of art and fashion for creative individuals from around the world. With some of the greatest museums in all of Europe and a history that breathes life into the streets, working in Florence is endlessly stimulating and lively.

Milan, the country’s second largest city after Rome, is the industrial and financial capital of Italy and also the nation’s leading international hub of commerce. Also an aesthetically rich metropolis and leader in global fashion, expats will find no shortage of job opportunities in Milan.

Popular Job Types

Italians are envied the world over for their “lazy” work ethic; but in fact the typical afternoon break enjoyed by most Italians is great work/life balance. Plus, having the afternoon off to wander through tiny, cobblestoned alleyways is wonderful. So if you’re willing to embrace this work culture, there’s plenty of work abroad in Italy for you.

While jobs abroad in Italy in the tourist industries will require at least a basic grasp of the Italian language, teaching English offers the possibility of working in Italy without knowing much Italian, though working in Italy will make picking up the musical and appetizing tongue of Dante and Boccaccio irresistible to even the most stubborn expat.

Other common jobs in Italy are in childcare, from working as an Au Pair to helping at summer camps. These positions working with kids will expose you to a part of the culture you won’t often get to experience.

If you are seeking to work in Italy more permanently, then you may want to look into Italy’s innovative business culture, agricultural exports, and expert design in fashion and luxury items. If any of these fields are what you’re looking for, you’re gondola find plenty of work in Italy.

Estimated Salaries

Salaries vary according to your job in Italy, and it goes without saying that an average English teacher’s salary of 1000 to 1500 euros is going to get you further in the countryside than it will in Rome or Milan. It is far better to eat and shop where the Italians do, and while working in Italy you’ll be able to find bargains even within sight of notoriously overpriced Piazza di Spagna. Still, if you think you’re going to move to Rome on an English teacher’s salary and find an apartment overlooking the Coliseum, prepare to be disappointed.

Accommodation & Visas

Available accommodations will depend on where you obtain a job in Italy and for how long you plan on working in Italy. Many employers will help international workers organize housing in advance, or if working as an Au Pair in Italy you may be living directly with your employer. If you are planning on finding your own housing, living with roommates will significantly reduce the costs of a flat and also provide a good opportunity for meeting people while you work in Italy.

Of course, one cannot discuss the possibility of working in Italy without bringing up visas. This could very well be the one thing getting in the way of you and your blissful Italian existence—if you’re an American that is. Due to European Union regulations, workers from the E.U. can live and work in Italy with relatively little hassle and paperwork. This is not so for those born on the other side of the pond, however. Many Americans you’ll meet in Italy are there senza documenti, a product of an increasingly convoluted bureaucracy, which marries Italian “laziness” (so charming and refreshing in other spheres) to an almost comically challenging procedural process. There are plenty of employers who can accommodate American workers’ visa needs.

GoAbroad's Inside Scoop

Working abroad in Italy will give you priceless work experiences that will help your long term career even if working in Italy is temporary. But if you’re looking for a higher salary or the opportunity to move up in an international company, odds are jobs in Italy aren’t your best bet. However, working in Italy will be life changing.

Life in any country comes at a cost, as in, your willingness to sacrifice a bit of organization and a higher salary for the opportunity to have a coffee outside the Pantheon each day (note: sitting at many of Italy’s more centrally located cafes can cost you up to four times more than simply standing at the bar… something to keep in mind). Whether you are planning on securing a job in Italy as a temporary adventure or as a permanent career path, you will find the country to be a fun and stimulating cultural environment, as well as a historically rich and scenically stunning hub of the Mediterranean lifestyle.

So start brushing up on your Italian language skills, watch The Godfather or La Dolce Vita, and apply today for a life changing journey in one of the world’s greatest countries!