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Top 10 highest paying jobs in 2021
BY RASHMI KANGO AUGUST 7, 2019 4860 VIEWS
Last Updated on April 16, 2021, by school connect
Choosing the perfect career can seem like a daunting task. Your skills, interests, and potential salary are some of the most important factors you should consider. So, if you have to choose, why not pick one of the highest-paying jobs you're good at?
When deciding upon a career, international students consider multiple factors, such as their preferences, personal and professional goals, strengths and weaknesses, and more. And although the median salary isn't the perfect metric, it provides a fair idea of how much their chosen field is valued worldwide. In this article, we have evaluated the top highest-paying jobs in 2021.
(Note: All the salary statistics mentioned below are derived from LinkedIn salary insights.
1) Surgeon
Surgeon holding medical tools
Almost 68% of surgeons work more than 60 hours a week.
Specializing in the field of surgery is a challenging, gratifying, and monumental venture. However, this demanding job certainly pays off. In the United States, a general surgeon can earn around $3,75,000 per year. Similarly, Canadian general surgeons make around $3,50,000 a year. In Europe, general surgeons aren't paid as much and get approximately $1,01,153 in the United Kingdom. Of course, if you manage to specialize in a certain field of surgery, the prospect of earning more money is higher.
2) Dentist
A dentist performing a check-up on a girl
The overall employment of dentists in the US is set to grow by 19% between 2016-2026
Dentistry is the second profession on this list of highest paying jobs as they make around $1,73,000 annually in the United States. In the UK, they earn $75,634 on an average. Furthermore, Canadian dentists can expect to earn as much as $78,281 a year. Therefore, while dental school is expensive, it is one of the degrees that help make the most money.
3) Engineering manager
An engineering manager guiding workers
The job outlook for engineering managers in the USA is expected to grow up to 6% from 2016 to 2026
Engineering managers are responsible for the management, supervision, and development of a multitude of organization projects. Choosing a STEM field like this one in college can increase your chances of landing a high-paying job. Engineering managers earn $1,33,000 in the US, $73,062 in Canada, and $91,165 in the UK. Some Canadian engineering managers make more than $190,000 per annum.
4) IT systems manager
IT system managers are responsible for managing the IT resources of a company.
The projected employment for IT system managers in the US stands at 411,800 by 2026
As we flourish in the golden age of technology, it's no wonder that IT system managers have excellent prospects for making big bucks. In the US, IT system managers can expect to earn $93,000, whereas Canadian IT managers make up to $67,615 every year. In the UK, their salaries run at an average of $54,807.
And this figure will only increase with time.) Corporate lawyer
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The profession of corporate law is one of the top careers that pay well and primarily deal with counseling clients and handling various business transactions. As a successful corporate lawyer, you can get as much as $1,30,000 in the US. In the UK, corporate lawyers make $1,04,365. However, corporate lawyers in Canada earn a relatively lower salary and get $89,646 USD a year.
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