Top 10 Highest Paid Jobs in the World

1. Surgeon

Surgeons command the highest median salary of all careers both in and out of health care likely because the job requires such specialized skills.

2. Psychiatrist
In 2015, psychiatrists made an annual median wage of $181,880. Like surgeons, the 10-year projected growth rate for psychiatrists is 18%.


3. General Practice Physician
General practice physicians earned an annual median wage of $180,180, according to the study, just $700 less than the average psychiatrist. The growth outlook for this profession is also 18%. Since most people need a general practice physician regardless of health and age, the demand for them is expected to rise as more Americans gain access to health insurance.

4. Senior Level Corporate Executive
This is where many of the world’s highest-paid people can be found. Running a successful organization is a high-stress job with inordinate challenges. However, because the list of highest-paying jobs is based on median wages, average pay in the corporate world falls below that of medical doctors.

5. Dentist
Dentists had an annual median wage of $146,340 in 2015, and they have a 10-year projected job growth rate of 16%.

6. Petroleum Engineer
Petroleum engineers only require a bachelor’s degree and earn an annual median wage of $130,050. Since oil exploration and extraction are critical to the world’s economy, the need for more engineers drives both high growth outlook (26% over 10 years) and wages that rank among the world's best.

7. Orthodontist
 Orthodontists are expected to be in higher demand in areas with more accessibility to comprehensive dental insurance. The 10-year growth outlook for this occupation is also 16%.

8. Data Scientist
In the age of information technology, data scientist is a burgeoning career. The field's skill set is still new, and those trained in data science can command competitive salaries. There was no data to support that an advanced degree increased pay in this field. The profession has an expected growth rate of 15% over the next decade.

9. Air Traffic Controller
The demand for air traffic controllers has fallen as a result of automation and the economic woes of the travel industry. Nevertheless, the stress and specialized skills this job requires command high pay.

10. Pharmacist
 Becoming a pharmacist requires post-graduate education and special certification. However, as more people gain access to medication through increased health coverage, pharmacists are in growing demand.