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This is where Australia’s top earners work.
In the current economic climate, every wants to earn – and save – more money.
🍀 For a number of lucky Aussies, they can rely on their jobs to earn them an incredibly bountiful pay packet. So which jobs were the best-paying in 2022, and how can you increase your earning potential for the future?
Drum roll for the top 10 best-paying jobs in Australia…
Finding yourself in one of these roles takes not just hard work, determination and a little bit of luck, but also years and years of study and experience. While the salaries are certainly enviable, remember that these people worked incredibly hard to forge their career paths. Here are the top 10 best-paying jobs from 2022:
In-house general counsel (Legal): $400,000 p.a.
Anaesthetist (Medical): $386,065 p.a.
Cardiologist (Medical): $351,827 p.a.
General manager / Project manager (Construction): $350,000 p.a.
Company secretary (Legal): $342,500
Head of operations (Mining): $325,000
Surgeon (Medical): $305,276
Internal medicine specialist (Medical): $304,752
Chief technology officer (IT): $300,000
Investment director (Finance): $300,000
How to boost your earning potential
Want to earn more money? You might not be able to command $400k straight away, but you can increase your earning potential in a few different ways.
🧠 Upskill yourself by taking professional development courses, studying part-time or getting a mentor who can help you develop in different areas.
💡 If you want a big lifestyle change, why not reinvent yourself with a career change? It might take a while to climb the rungs, but it could be well worth it. Take inspiration from this 75-year-old Victorian who only just earned her law degree!
💲Earning a bit of extra money on the side is helping lots of Aussies get through the tough times. A side hustle can be anything you’re good at – or simply something to do in your spare time like becoming a ride-share driver.
❓Think you’re worth more in your current job? Ask for a raise! It might not work for everyone, but keep your eyes open on similar jobs that are paying more – a different employer might be able to pay you what you deserve.
Higher-pay hack: Here’s one skill you might want to develop. It’s in-demand, it a core part of high-paying jobs, and it’s future-proof: data analysis.
The bottom line
You could be earning all the money in the world, but would you really be happy if it wasn’t work that you enjoyed doing?
🫶🏽 You don’t necessarily have to love what you do, but it is important to find balance. Money isn’t everything!
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