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Real salary ranges for 31 career fields in 195 countries — so your next move is priced before you make it.

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Surgeon - Heart Transplant$194k/yrChief of Surgery$187k/yrSurgeon - Orthopedic$181k/yrSurgeon - Plastic Reconstructive$174k/yrInvasive Cardiologist$172k/yrSurgeon - Neurology$167k/yrSurgeon - Pediatric$151k/yrUrologist$144k/yrInternist$134k/yrSupreme Court Judge$129k/yr
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  1. 1

    Surgeon - Heart Transplant

    Avg$194k/yr
    Top$1325k/yr
  2. 2

    Chief of Surgery

    Avg$187k/yr
    Top$1281k/yr
  3. 3

    Surgeon - Orthopedic

    Avg$181k/yr
    Top$1236k/yr
  4. 4

    Surgeon - Plastic Reconstructive

    Avg$174k/yr
    Top$1192k/yr
  5. 5

    Invasive Cardiologist

    Avg$172k/yr
    Top$1178k/yr
  6. 6

    Surgeon - Neurology

    Avg$167k/yr
    Top$1141k/yr
  7. 7

    Surgeon - Pediatric

    Avg$151k/yr
    Top$1030k/yr
  8. 8

    Urologist

    Avg$144k/yr
    Top$982k/yr
  9. 9

    Internist

    Avg$134k/yr
    Top$920k/yr
  10. 10

    Supreme Court Judge

    Avg$129k/yr
    Top$883k/yr
  11. 11

    Chief of Psychology

    Avg$128k/yr
    Top$876k/yr
  12. 12

    Administrative Law Judge

    Avg$116k/yr
    Top$795k/yr
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What is the highest paying job in the world?

Based on salary data from 195 countries, Surgeon - Heart Transplant is the highest paying job worldwide, with a global average of $194k/yr. Specialist surgeons, senior executives and quantitative finance roles consistently occupy the top of the distribution.

Which country pays the highest salaries?

Switzerland leads on average pay across the roles we track, followed by Liechtenstein, Denmark, Luxembourg. Small, wealthy economies with concentrated high-value industries typically rank highest, though living costs there are also among the world's steepest.

How do I compare salaries between two countries?

Compare take-home pay after local income tax and social contributions, then subtract realistic housing costs for the specific city rather than the national average. Finally, add the value of anything the state provides that you would otherwise buy privately, such as healthcare or childcare. Gross salaries alone are a poor guide.

Where does this salary data come from?

Figures are based on published research from the Economic Research Institute (ERI) and SalaryExpert, combined with cost-of-living indices and currency exchange rates. All numbers are estimates and vary with experience, employer, sector and location.

Is BestPayingJobs.net free to use?

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Salary data is based on research from the Economic Research Institute (ERI) and SalaryExpert. Figures are estimates and vary with experience, location and industry.