Salaries for jobs vary according to the country and state, but overall we can identify the Top 10 Highest-Paying Jobs of 2019 using the US Bureau of Statistics and various job seeking sites. In the following list, there are some surprises and also some highly predictable results.





IT Manager
IT Managers are in charge of maintaining the company’s technical infrastructure. With the world going digital, businesses wish to remain competitive and constantly looking to hire someone to manage the cyber side of things.
Average Annual Salary: $139,220
Expected Job Growth: 12%




Marketing Manager
The number of SEO and content marketing jobs have increased by 43% and 33% respectively in the past two years. Companies are investing heavily in search and email marketing, display ads, and online videos, creating a greater demand for marketing managers.
Average Annual Salary: $101,472
Expected Job Growth: 10%




Financial Advisor
Be it a house, or shares and stocks, or even mutual funds, investment products and the laws around it are becoming more and more complex. Customers are seeking out holistic financial advice from experts to help them make better financial decisions.
Average Annual Salary: $90,460
Expected Job Growth: 15%




Sales Manager
Companies big or small are highly reliant on sales managers who demonstrate the value of the business offerings to close sales and create winning transactions for their companies and clients.
Average Annual Salary: $91,563
Expected Job Growth: 7%




Registered Nurse
Registered nurses are the backbone of the healthcare industry. The job demand for registered nurses is growing faster than the average for all types of jobs around the world.
Average Annual Salary: $73,550
Expected Job Growth: 15%




Corporate Lawyer
With updated employment and labour laws and government regulations, corporations across the world require a greater number of lawyers to help them deal with the legal requirements.
Average Annual Salary: $98,823
Expected Job Growth: 8%




Pharmacist
From specialty pharmacy, to personalised healthcare expansions, many exciting developments are taking place in the pharmacy field, creating a demand for more professionals in this field.
Average Annual Salary: $87,120
Expected Job Growth: 6%




Data Scientist
A few years ago, data science jobs were in-demand mostly within the tech and finance sectors. But now, companies from all industries, from retail to manufacturing, is collecting data on their customers and make business decisions based on a data-driven approach.
Average Annual Salary: $117,345
Expected Job Growth: 19%




Software Developer
The geniuses behind the software world, integrating the power of data, design, and technology. Following this career path means the world is open to you, literally!
Average Annual Salary: $84,033
Expected Job Growth: 11%




Business Operations Manager
Be it overseeing facilities and financial management, or implementing operational plans across the business, the field of operations management is growing exponentially.
Average Annual Salary: $64,654
Expected Job Growth: 7%