For many people, seeking out the highest paying jobs in the world, and working towards acquiring them is a primary goal in their lives. After all, with how much time most of us will have to spend working in our lives, it only makes sense to apply oneself so that you can maximize all those hours spent toiling away in some capacity.
This isn’t true for everyone however, and some choose instead to focus on careers that are personally interesting or exciting to them, and through which their time spent working will be challenging, enjoyable, rewarding, or all of the above. While they may not be making the most money in the world, their happiness at doing what they do more than makes up for it. Of course for some lucky people, their passion just happens to be found in one of the highest paying jobs in the world, giving them double the pleasure.
Just what are these jobs? Well, naturally, they tend to require skills that are difficult to come by, or takes years of training to master. Medical professions are high on the list, as are positions of leadership, due to the responsibilities that come with leading a team and being a prime decision maker. Of course, the highest paying fields also vary by country, so if you’re more interested in the pay situation in the US, be sure to check out our previous article on the The 10 Highest Paying Jobs in America.
Are you excited for our list? Well get ready. We’ve gathered the ten highest paying jobs in the world, giving you a good idea of high paying jobs that are in demand virtually anywhere you may end up. Check it out.
10. Natural Sciences Manager
Average Annual Wages: $97,600
Natural science managers supervise the work of chemists, biologists, and agricultural and medical scientists. They also plan, coordinate and conduct advanced research, and process design and production activities. With these great responsibilities in highly important fields of work, they really deserve their large payments, which place them tenth on our list.
9. Marketing Manager
Average Annual Wages: $100,100
Marketing managers are in charge of observing and analyzing market trends, studying opponents’ products and facilities, exploring ways of improving existing products, and increasing profitability. They also have to deal with the media and guarantee the build, repair, or maintain the image of a company in front of the entire world.
8. Computer and Information Systems Manager
Average Annual Wages: $100,222
These people are responsible for maintaining the overall computer systems of a company by overseeing their installation, ensuring the effective operation of their backup systems, purchasing required hardware and software, as well as providing the ICT technology infrastructures for the company and contributing to directorial policy about quality standards and strategic planning.
7. Air Traffic Controller
Average Annual Wages: $100,500
The aviation industry has grown so much in recent years that people working in this field are paid quite well, as you can see. An air traffic controller has a lot of responsibilities, including managing aircraft through all phases of their flights with a priority on their safety, as well as other aspects such as ensuring timely arrivals and departures. Even a little mistake can bring devastation and possibly the loss of several lives.
6. Lawyer
Average Annual Wages: $110,600
Lawyers can specialize in a variety of different fields, including bankruptcy, environmental, international or corporate law. Even though most lawyers focus on criminal or civil law, lawyers are rarely seen in a courtroom. Instead, they spend most of their time investigating cases by interviewing their clients and witnesses, and gathering other information vital to their client’s case.
5. Dental Surgeon
Average Annual Wages: $132,702
Dental surgeons are the health care professionals who provide preventive and curative treatments for mouth and teeth problems. The amount of money a dentist earns is increasing exponentially day be day, as dental hygiene and having a good smile is ever more important.
4. Airline Pilots
Average Annual Wages: 134,090
The demand for airline pilots is increasing rapidly these days. It’s hardly surprising they are paid quite well, given the general perception that their job is extremely dangerous (though flying is actually one of the safest forms of travel). Airline pilots are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft and the safety of the crew and passengers. Though advanced technologies are applied for aerial flights using computer systems, the role of pilots is still as vital as ever.
3. Engineering Managers
Average Annual Wages: $140,210
Engineering managers are responsible for a number of activities, such as supervising engineers, scientists and technicians, planning, researching and developing new processes and overseeing the quality of products. They also have to write performance reviews and solve internal issues, and to coordinate with other units or organizations.
2. Chief Executive Officers
Average Annual Wages: $140,890
CEOs are the highest ranking administrators in any company, though they fall one short of reaching the highest ranking position on our list. In general, a CEO has functions as a director, decision maker, leader, manager, and chief communicator in an organization. CEOs are most directly responsible for the success of a company, and thus get the highest payment of anyone in the company for their vision.
1. Surgeons
Average Annual Wages: $181,850
It is now very well known that people working in the field of medical science are paid a lot, and thus surgery is currently the highest paying job in the world. The major responsibility of a surgeon is to treat diseases, injuries and abnormalities by performing delicate and dangerous operations on patients.
