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13.11.2019

World's most highly paid occupations

Our rating will give you an idea on the world's most prestigious and highly paid jobs on the labor market

Our first choice of whom we would like to become happens in early childhood. Some of us are lucky enough to fulfil the dream, while others begin to pursue different goals. After school, we usually choose a college or university where we can surely get enrolled or a place recommended by our parents or friends. But it is also very important to know your true vocation and make your choice of future occupation with full responsibility. Your future job will be the source of income, but also - a thing to get satisfaction from.  

With time some jobs become very popular while others quickly vanish away. But there are always certain fields od occupation that remain highly demanded and well paid — and MyUniver will tell you about some of them.

1. Surgeon

Doctors are one of the most important people in the world, without them, it would be hard for us to exist. According to the world's statistics, most demanded surgeons earn about 181.000$ annually. In Belarus, a surgeon's salary can vary from $1,000 to $3,000 per month, depending on experience and specialisation. And to really become a highly qualified surgeon, you have to devote a lot of time to study and then to practice.  If that was your dream once, you can make it true by applying to universities such as  BSMU, GSMU.

2. Intensivist

Another medical occupation which is deemed to be rather routine, yet intensivist is a physician who specializes in the care of critically ill patients, usually in an intensive care unit, so he has to know a lot of things and be able to react immediately at the change of the patients state. Moreover, he has to know everything about his patients - what medicine they take, what allergies they have and other tricky moments. That's why this job's wages total up to 162.000$ per year. Intensivists in Belarus earn between $800 and $3,000 per month. If you are not afraid of challenges, you can apply to BSMUGSMU to become an intensivist. 

3. IT specialist

The XXI century is hard to be imagined without all the computer technologies - and they all are supported by the IT specialists of different kinds.  They develop new software, fight the cyber-attacks, create mobile applications and do many more. IT specialists are needed in almost every industry, from medicine to finance. The opportunity to work remotely allows you to choose the most comfortable working conditions. Thanks to them our everyday life becomes more and more ergonomic. IT specialists can earn 105.000$ per year - and this sum can be multiplied. Salaries of IT specialists in Belarus vary depending on experience and specialisation. The average salary can range from $1,500 to $4,000 per month, while experienced specialists and project managers can earn considerably more.

Many Belarusian universities offer IT-oriented educational programs, try looking into Belarus State University of Informatics and Radio ElectronicsBelarusian National Technical UniversityPolotsk State University, or Gomel State University named after Francisk Skaryna.

4. Top manager

Such people have to be born leaders, as they are responsible for managing big numbers of people, processes and finances. Top managers are among presidents of associations and C.E.Os — and these positions are among the key ones in every organization. They make important decisions that effect every filed of the company's activity - which requires good critical thinking, stress resistance and the ability to quickly adjust to any changes. Salaries can vary significantly depending on the company and industry. In Belarus, the average income level for top managers can range from 1,000 to 2,500 USD per month, while in international companies the income can be even higher. According to international statistics, top managers earn about 135.000$ per year. If you are ready to accept the challenge - try to apply to Belarus State Economic UniversityBelarusian National Technical University or Grodno State University named after Yanka Kupala.  

5. Advertising manager

What makes Apple iPhone different from any other mobile phones? That's right, it's great PR and advertising. Of course you can say that Apple are incredibly high quality, and they are really good, but there is much more to advertising, excellent marketing and PR.

To make a lot of money from this - you need to sell, and to get sales going you need quality promotion. People will never buy a product if they don't know about it. And if you help your company to increase its sales, be sure that your wages will increase, too.

Salaries of advertising managers depend on experience, region and company. Qualified marketing specialists can earn around 100.000$ annually. In Belarus, they can earn from $800 to $2,000 a month. Many of them got their diplomas at  Belarus State Economic University or Grodno State University named after Yanka Kupala

6. Market Analyst

Market analysts know everything about goods and services and can predict the changes in the sales and demand pattern for them.
Market analysts know everything about goods and services and can predict the changes in the sales and demand pattern for them.

Information on the present sales and demand situation is valuable for those who want to gain on the market. Such data is very valuable for businessmen, who are eager to pay to a specialist with the most accurate market analysis. 111.000$ per year is not the limit for the income of a market analyst. The average salary of such specialists in Belarus can vary between $800-1,200 per month. To become one you can apply to  Belarus State Economic University or Grodno State University named after Yanka Kupala.  

7. Lawyer

A good lawyer is a treasure not everyone is lucky to come across. Most experienced and highly-qualified specialists in jurisprudence earn around 110.000$ annually, in Belarus they earn about $1,200 a month. There are quite a lot of Belarusian universities that offer this major, you can check out  Belarusian State Economic UniversityGomel State University named after Francisk Skaryna,  Grodno State University named after Yanka KupalaPolotsk State UniversityBrest State University named after A. S. Pushkin, Masherov Vitebsk State University or International University "MITSO".

8. Airplane pilot

An airline pilot operates an aircraft, ensuring the safety of passengers and cargo during flight. This profession requires a high level of professionalism, responsibility and flying skills. To become an airplane pilot, you need to undergo special training at an aviation educational institution. In Belarus, one can get a pilot's qualification at the Belarusian State Academy of Aviation. Training includes theoretical training in aviation disciplines and practical training on simulators and real aircraft. Pilots have a high salary, which can range from $1,000 to $2,500 per month.

9.Biotechnology Engineer

Biotechnology is an industry of the future that is rapidly developing and gaining popularity. The trend towards bio- and eco-products is already noticeable today, reflecting society's growing interest in sustainability and care for the planet. A biotechnical engineer applies engineering principles and methods to work with biological systems. The goal is to develop new products, technologies, and processes in biotechnology. In order to become a biotechnological engineer, it is necessary to obtain higher education in biotechnology or bioengineering. In Belarus, such programmes are offered, for example, by BSU, BSTU, State University of Grodno named after Yanka Kupala. Training includes theoretical courses in biology, chemistry, physics and engineering, as well as practical work in laboratories. Salaries for biotechnological engineers in Belarus can range from $800 to $2,000 per month, depending on experience and specialisation.

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