Job opportunities have changed according to the current economic scenario. This article will take a look at the most paid jobs in India according to the data of 2021. The job market has undergone several shifts as new jobs have emerged as a result of new technological advancements. 

More pay comes with more responsibility and experience. 

Some industries are growing at a fast pace, which are providing job opportunities to the people. At the same time, some are facing a decline. Let’s look at a few high pay jobs in India in 2021. 

• Commercial Pilot 

A commercial pilot is a promising career. One needs to complete their 12th with Maths, Physics background and score at least 50% in each of them to be eligible for the entrance test conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). With this one can get direct admission to top pilot training institutions. 

A few of them are Rajiv Gandhi National Flight Training Institute, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi, Rae Bareli, and the government flying club, Lucknow. The duration of the course to get a commercial pilot license is three years. With a flying experience of about 250 hours, one can become a commercial pilot. 

Now coming to the most important part, the average salary for a fresher is around 18lpa, and with experience, the salary can go as high as 72lpa. 

Being a commercial pilot in India is not a 9-5 job, it requires a lifestyle change, working overnight and on holidays and weekends shifting cities. Most of the pilots work for about 80 to 100 hours per month with a mandatory rest period of 8 hours between every shift. 

• Medical Professionals(Doctors)

The Healthcare industry is one of the booming industries in India, be it because of the popularity of health insurance in every household, lower medical cost, or increase in the number of healthcare institutions, 

the industry is growing rapidly. 

The hospital industry that contributes to 80% of the total healthcare industry is expected to reach 132 billion dollars by 2023 from $61.8 billion in 2017. 

Those who reach the peak are mostly the ones who are passionate about it. The salary of a doctor ranges between 30,000 per month to around 3,00,000/month. 

A doctor, post MBBS(5.5-year training) earns around 10 – 40k per month. A doctor with an MD/MS (9-12 years of training) will earn around 30,000 to 2,00,000 per month depending on the specialization chosen. 

With a DM/Mch/Fellowship (12-15 years of training), a doctor can earn around 50,000 to 3,00,000 per month.  

• Blockchain Developers

Blockchain is a new-gen technology that is developing at a rapid pace. The jobs are growing at a rate of 2000 – 3000 percent every year. The average salary ranges from 7lpa to 30lpa. 

There are a lot of factors that determine the salary, for example, the years of experience, the skill set, the job location, etc with the core engineer role topping the charts with an average salary of $152K per annum.

The top companies that hire blockchain developers are TCS, Infosys, Capgemini, etc. The necessary skill set required is the design of blockchain architecture, data structures, web development (mostly front-end), smart contract development, and cryptography. 

• Software Engineers

The average salary of software engineers is around 40k per month. But it increases with experience. If you are employed in companies like FAANG (Flipkart, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google, or even Microsoft) or other product-based companies offer around 12-17lpa for freshers and it climbs up the ladder with experience. 

One needs a bachelor’s degree in computer science or just be skilled in subjects like data structures & algorithms, computer fundamentals, and programming languages. 

• Chef’s

With every city opening up new restaurants with a variety of cuisines the restaurant industry is on the growth ladder. With the invasion of food delivery apps like zomato, swiggy the industry has expanded and for the better. 

The average salary of a chef is around 7lpa. With a trainee chef earning about 220k rupees, to a 5-star Michelin chef earning around 1,244k rupees. A salary hike of about 124% comes with experience. 

To become a chef you don’t always have to learn from someone, you can start by training yourself and getting a gig at a good restaurant, and moving ahead. Although, there is a formal way of doing the same. There are culinary courses available after the 12th standard, till diploma, degree, or masters. 

• Investment Bankers

According to Investopedia, an Investment banker is an individual who is primarily concerned with raising capital for corporations, government, or other entities. They are known for earning well, so it was given they’d make it to the list. One needs to be good at verbal skills to excel as an investment banker.

Because of the cutthroat competition, it is highly recommended to have a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or accounting to become an investment banker. Their salary ranges from 9lpa to about 50lpa.   

The above are a few of the most paid jobs in India, there are a lot of other professions that can get you a high income. One should focus on putting effort into reaching the peak of their field, high pay comes with more responsibility, experience, and expertise.