The highest paid professions in Russia
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The possibility of professional self-realization plays a colossal role in the life of every person. Today, young specialists are especially acutely faced with the question of choosing a profession and, of course, earning money. Today we have prepared for you an overview of the highest paid professions in Russia and abroad.
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Overview of in-demand and promising professions
The ratings of high-cost specialties change from year to year and from one country to another. So, in the United States of America, the work of anesthesiologists and surgeons is valued most of all - according to the employment service, their earnings amount to 230-270 thousand dollars annually. Physicians in America receive much more than IT specialists and financial managers. In Russia, unfortunately, a doctor is more of a vocation, since average salaries in this area rarely exceed 50-70 thousand rubles, and even less in municipal hospitals.
It is not always possible to give an objective assessment of income within each specific specialty. If we consider the amount of remuneration of different professionals, then in each specialty there are always separate representatives who receive much more than others. For example, the salary of a hairdresser in the capital is 40-50 thousand rubles, while top stylists can receive 400-500 thousand. The earnings of professional athletes, singers and artists are in the hundreds of thousands, while artists from provincial theaters and sports school teachers rarely earn more than 30,000.
When compiling a rating of the most profitable professions, we focused on the average specialist. The data was obtained based on information from sites Superjob, HeadHunter and the like.
We did not include top managers, high-level officials and deputies in the list of highly paid specialties - only real professions that every young specialist can get.
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Dentist
The dentist is responsible for dental treatment and prosthetics. The most paid in this area are orthopedists and surgeons. The average salary of a doctor of this profile in Russia is 60-70 thousand rubles, while in private centers the level of payment is much higher than in municipal institutions. The maximum earnings in the capital region can reach 300 thousand rubles.
Obstetrician-gynecologist
Medical workers who treat gynecological problems and diseases that prevent the conception and bearing of a child remain in demand. The obstetrician-gynecologist monitors the condition of the mother and her unborn child from the moment of pregnancy to childbirth. The most popular is the specialization of fertility doctors, these people deal with the problems of male and female infertility.
The average salary of a gynecologist in the country is 70 thousand rubles. As in the case of dentists, specialists in private centers receive much more than doctors in municipal clinics.
The maximum level of payment for the position of a reproductologist in private institutions in Moscow and St. Petersburg reaches 500 thousand rubles.
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Drilling engineer
The drilling foreman is engaged in the organization and control of well drilling for the extraction of ore and other minerals. An engineer in his work must assess all the possible risks that may be associated with his activities. - changes in the ecosystem, the likelihood of collapse, as well as ensuring the safety of workers. A person with a higher specialized education can apply for this position. The average salary of a driller in the country is 90 thousand rubles, the maximum income level is 180 thousand.
Lawyer
Lawyers deal with the field of law and its application in practice. A person with a legal education can hold a variety of positions, ranging from a company clerk to a notary and even a judge. Many combine their main job with teaching. Average salaries of lawyers in the country are 50-70 thousand rubles, the maximum level of income goes beyond 300 thousand.
Risk manager
Highly profitable professions include employees involved in risk assessment in the financial segment. This person is in demand at enterprises of the energy complex, as well as in insurance companies and in the banking sector. Its functionality is reduced to assessing potential risks, taking into account the current situation and statistics of past periods. By analyzing these indicators, he can minimize or completely eliminate the financial and economic losses of the enterprise. The average salary of a risk manager is 100 thousand rubles, the maximum is 300 thousand.
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IOS and Android Developers
In recent years, programmers who create applications for smartphones and other gadgets based on IOS or Android platforms have fallen into the category of the most prestigious professions. The demand for the profession is explained by the fact that most commercial organizations sooner or later decide to create their own mobile application., while today the demand for developers is much higher than the supply. The average salary is 140-150 thousand rubles, the most experienced craftsmen can focus on a salary of about 250 thousand.
Big Data Analyst
This is a programmer who works with large databases of various degrees of structure. These masters are in demand in a wide variety of industries - Big Data analysis is widespread in the financial sector, public administration, marketing, IT and even agriculture. The average salary of workers in this industry is 140 thousand.rubles, the maximum rate in the capital regions is approaching 200 thousand.
Civil aviation pilot
The civil aviation pilot is a very popular profession, however, the competition among these specialists is high. To take the position of the first pilot, you need at least 150 flight hours, professional experience, as well as certification for compliance with international standards.
The average salary of the first pilot in our country is 150 thousand rubles, work on international lines is appreciated more - up to 650 thousand.
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SAP Consultant
This is one of the variations of an ERP consultant, a specialist in this area implements IT automation processes in companies. To be realized in this profession, you will need a higher economic or specialized IT education, good knowledge of a foreign language. The offered rates require 1 year or more experience in the implementation and maintenance of SAP, the salary varies from 160 to 350 thousand rubles.
Java / Ruby Programmer
Narrow-profile specialists involved in the development of application programs in Java or Ruby. As practice shows, there are not many universities in Russia where these languages are taught. Meanwhile, they are the most common in the world. To master the material, good motivation and the ability to learn on your own are important. Java and Ruby programmers earn an average of 160 thousand rubles, and a professional with good work experience can expect to earn from 400 to 450 thousand.
Ship captain
This is an interesting and extremely responsible specialty. The captain of the ship is personally responsible for the safety of the ship itself, as well as passengers and transported cargo. The maximum salaries are received by the captains of ocean liners and sea vessels - their salaries vary from 180 to 500 thousand rubles.
However, becoming a captain is not easy. To do this, it is necessary to graduate from the naval academy, work as an assistant captain or navigator for several years, gain extensive experience as a navigator, and only then take the helm.
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Professions with high wages by city
Perhaps only Moscow can boast of the highest salaries in our country. At the same time, the gap in pay for specialists of various professions in this city and in other regions is large. For example, a dentist in Moscow receives an average of 120-150 thousand rubles, and in Saratov - 30-40 thousand.
In general, the same specialties are required in Moscow as in the country, with the exception of the oil-producing professions. The maximum salary can be counted on:
- senior managers;
- civil engineers;
- IT specialists;
- narrow-profile doctors;
- management personnel in financial institutions.
And, of course, we shouldn't forget about top-ranked civil servants. So, the average salary of a State Duma deputy last year approached 350 thousand rubles.
St. Petersburg is slightly behind Moscow. Most of all here are the heads of IT companies and financial managers. Marketers and administrators of large companies receive good earnings - their salaries start at 70 thousand rubles.
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In the capital regions, representatives of working specialties can also self-actualize, which can be obtained immediately after the end of the 9th grade. If these foremen work for themselves, then they have no upper limit on their salaries. According to analysts' estimates, an experienced plumber, electrician or gasman at maximum load may well claim for 250-300 thousand rubles. per month.
Both in Moscow and in St. Petersburg, the position of an internal auditor is in demand - this is a person who develops and implements business processes within organizations. In St. Petersburg, their earnings are on average 90 thousand rubles, in Moscow - 110-120 thousand. For comparison, in the regions they are unlikely to receive more than 40 thousand. Real estate agents are in demand in all regions of our country.Their official salary even in Moscow is small, but taking into account the commission, a realtor in the capital can receive 100 thousand or more. In the regions, this level rarely goes beyond 50 thousand rubles.
A large gap in salaries between Moscow and other cities is observed in marketing and advertising:
- in the capital, these specialists receive up to 100 thousand rubles;
- in St. Petersburg - 60-70 thousand rubles;
- and in other regions their labor is estimated at 20-30 thousand rubles.
Lawyers and economists in large cities can count on a salary of about 100-115 thousand, in the regions they usually receive 30-40 thousand.
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Which specialty is better to choose?
In accordance with the current legislation, women do not have the opportunity to realize themselves in dangerous military areas, as well as in difficult industries. Therefore, it is better for young female specialists to choose a profession:
- marketer;
- PR-specialist;
- flight attendants;
- private psychologist;
- a lawyer;
- accountant.
Ladies make good programmers. Leaders of thriving IT companies argue that women are the best at performing software tester functions, as this activity requires maximum concentration, scrupulousness and perseverance. Girls can achieve good success in the position of an accountant, the salary of a chief specialist of a large enterprise can reach 200 thousand rubles. per month or more. The services of online accountants are in great demand.
Having several regular clients, you can work anywhere in the world and make good money at the same time.
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Representatives of the stronger sex most often become pilots, sailors and IT specialists. In addition, the positions of engineers are in demand among them, as well as harsh specialties in the mining and processing of minerals. In the oil and gas sector, the maximum level of wages is observed today - this is due to the fact that one has to work in difficult weather conditions. Agree that installing a new oil rig or concentrating ore will be much more difficult than sitting in an office from 8 to 17.
The most promising areas include the work of an architect. The salary of this specialist directly depends on his qualifications. A beginner worker is unlikely to receive more than 40 thousand rubles. Having gained experience and having implemented several serious projects, he may well count on a salary of up to 70-80 thousand rubles. Specialists of the highest category receive allowances that are 2-3 times higher than the salary itself.
At all times, financial specialists were valued, they receive an average of 60 to 150 thousand rubles. Employees of the highest category can have a salary comparable to the salary of the head of the company. However, it is not easy to achieve a high position in the enterprise - this will require a higher education, additional advanced training courses, as well as a long professional experience.
According to Forbes magazine, the most demanded directions for the next decade will be:
- IT genetics;
- 3D design;
- cybersport.
To date, their salaries start at $ 10,000. e.
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In general, the modern labor market is no different from the goods market. A professional is the same commodity. If the number of offers in a particular industry is insufficient to fully cover the demand, a deficit arises. Such workers will always be in demand and dearly paid.
However, before determining the prospects of a particular specialty, you need to understand the reasons for the shortage of personnel. First of all, they are associated with the fact that the development of the industry is ahead of the capabilities of the education system, universities simply do not have time to adjust their curricula to meet the real needs of the economy. So, The boom in the IT industry is explained by the fact that today educational institutions prepare IT specialists with insufficient qualifications for a potential employer. For example, to become an information security engineer, you can graduate from an institute and even college, but in order to take the position of a devOps engineer, game designer or Big Data analyst, you will have to study the subject on your own.
Another reason for the increased salaries is the lack of boundaries of the profession, that is, the popularity of specialists of a certain category not only in Russia, but also abroad. This applies a lot to the same programmers, pilots, athletes, and medics. If Russian employers offer wages below European levels, then the employee will have a natural desire to move to work abroad. A similar situation took place in the winter of 2018, when experienced pilots began to massively move to work in eastern countries. After that, Aeroflot was forced to raise the level of payment to the pilots to the declared level of 650 thousand rubles.
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In conclusion, I would like to give some advice on choosing a profession for future specialists. Unfortunately, children at the age of 15-17 are not always able to make an informed choice that will determine their life in the future and allow them to find the optimal vector of development for themselves. Most often, this is done for them by the parents, without taking into account the child's predisposition and his interests. If you are not sure which specialty to choose, here are some guidelines.
- Make a list of what you enjoy and what you enjoy and analyze it. Evaluate what your warehouse is - humanitarian or mathematical, whether you like working alone or want to self-actualize in a large team, whether you will be comfortable communicating with people or you prefer to sit staring at a computer. Focus only on your desires without taking into account the opinions of peers and parents.
- If possible, get tested to identify all your strengths and weaknesses. As a result, you can get a list of suitable professions. Similar programs work online as well. In addition, many schools offer special career guidance activities for high school students.
- If you have chosen "your" specialty, but could not find it in the list of the most expensive, do not rush to refuse it. It is important to take into account not only the needs of the market, but also your abilities and desires, to assess your potential in the chosen direction.
Perhaps it is better to study for an ordinary profession, but become a specialist of the highest class in it. Remember that a real professional in his field will get good money in any area.
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