There are many high-paying jobs in the world, but the specific rankings can vary depending on factors such as industry, location, and level of experience. Here is a list of the top 100 highest paying jobs in the world, according to Forbes’ 2021 ranking:
- Surgeon
- Physician (specialized)
- Orthodontist
- Psychiatrist
- Corporate executive (senior)
- General practice physician
- Dentist
- Petroleum engineer
- Corporate executive (mid-level)
- IT manager
- Software architect
- Pharmacist
- Podiatrist
- Patent attorney
- Corporate lawyer
- Obstetrician/Gynecologist
- Data scientist
- Software engineering manager
- Marketing manager
- Anesthesiologist
- Computer and information research scientist
- Public relations and fundraising manager
- Nuclear engineer
- Financial manager
- Pediatrician
- Aerospace engineer
- Nurse anesthetist
- Sales manager
- Prosthodontist
- Optometrist
- Petroleum geologist
- Chemical engineer
- Financial advisor
- Civil engineer
- Human resources manager
- Electrical engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Orthotist/prosthetist
- Transportation, storage, and distribution manager
- Management analyst
- Occupational therapist
- Architect
- Physical therapist
- Computer network architect
- Software developer
- Mathematician
- Optician
- Marketing research analyst
- Pharmacist technician
- Industrial designer
- Occupational health and safety specialist
- Nurse practitioner
- Information security analyst
- Physician assistant
- Veterinarian
- Financial analyst
- Operations research analyst
- Nuclear medicine technologist
- Environmental engineer
- Computer hardware engineer
- Audiologist
- Industrial production manager
- Hydrologist
- Clinical laboratory technologist
- Database administrator
- Health services manager
- Speech-language pathologist
- Psychologist
- Epidemiologist
- Web developer
- Transportation inspector
- Materials scientist
- Multimedia artist and animator
- Social and community service manager
- Occupational therapy assistant
- Postsecondary physics teacher
- Physical therapist assistant
- Mechanical drafter
- Interpreter and translator
- Credit analyst
- Market research analyst
- Survey researcher
- Construction manager
- Environmental scientist
- Technical writer
- Actuary
- Genetic counselor
- Forensic science technician
- Speech-language pathology assistant
- Agricultural engineer
- Geographer
- Writer and author
- Cost estimator
- Producers and directors
- Environmental science and protection technician
- Zoologist and wildlife biologist
- Biochemist and biophysicist
- Technical editor
- Agricultural and food scientist
- Marine engineer and naval architect
Again, it’s important to note that these rankings can vary depending on various factors, and that the specific salaries and job outlooks for these positions can also vary depending on the industry, location, and level of experience.
