Everyone wants to get paid well, but who are the ones who actually do?
Taking a look at Glassdoor’s annual report of the "25 Highest Paying Jobs in America," some won’t surprise you: Doctors, lawyers, architects and engineers. But others might. The new study shows research and development managers are also bringing home the biggest bucks.
But if you don’t have your dream job or salary yet, don’t worry. Glassdoor found that despite how problem-solving a load of cash may seem, it doesn't equate to career satisfaction.
“There’s no doubt that pay is among the leading factors most job seekers weigh when determining where to work. However, our research shows that a big paycheck isn’t necessarily tied to long-term satisfaction in your job,” said Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, Glassdoor Chief Economist.
2016's 25 Highest Paying Jobs in America, according to Glassdoor:
1. Physician
• Median Base Salary: $180,000
• Number of Job Openings: 2,064
2. Lawyer
• Median Base Salary: $144,500
• Number of Job Openings: 995
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3. Research & Development Manager
• Median Base Salary: $142,120
• Number of Job Openings: 112
4. Software Development Manager
• Median Base Salary: $132,000
• Number of Job Openings: 3,495
5. Pharmacy Manager
• Median Base Salary: $130,000
• Number of Job Openings: 1,766
6. Strategy Manager
• Median Base Salary: $130,000
• Number of Job Openings: 701
7. Software Architect
• Median Base Salary: $128,250
• Number of Job Openings: 655
8. Integrated Circuit Designer Engineer
• Median Base Salary: $127,500
• Number of Job Openings: 165
9. IT Manager
• Median Base Salary: $120,000
• Number of Job Openings: 3,152
10. Solutions Architect
• Median Base Salary: $120,000
• Number of Job Openings: 2,838
11. Engagement Manager
• Median Base Salary: $120,000
• Number of Job Openings: 1,452
12. Applications Development Manager
• Median Base Salary: $120,000
• Number of Job Openings: 263
13. Pharmacist
• Median Base Salary: $118,000
• Number of Job Openings: 4,502
14. Systems Architect
• Median Base Salary: $116,920
• Number of Job Openings: 439
15. Finance Manager
• Median Base Salary: $115,000
• Number of Job Openings: 2,582
16. Data Scientist
• Median Base Salary: $115,000
• Number of Job Openings: 1,985
17. Risk Manager
• Median Base Salary: $115,000
• Number of Job Openings: 1,137
18. Creative Director
• Median Base Salary: $115,000
• Number of Job Openings: 696
19. Actuary
• Median Base Salary: $115,000
• Number of Job Openings: 175
20. Data Architect
• Median Base Salary: $113,000
• Number of Job Openings: 762
21. Tax Manager
• Median Base Salary: $110,000
• Number of Job Openings: 1,495
22. Product Manager
• Median Base Salary: $107,000
• Number of Job Openings: 7,758
23. Design Manager
• Median Base Salary: $106,500
• Number of Job Openings: 510
24. Analytics Manager
• Median Base Salary: $106,000
• Number of Job Openings: 988
25. Information Systems Manager
• Median Base Salary: $106,000
• Number of Job Openings: 147
