There is a continuous hike in the number of Indian students choosing to study in the UK. precisely, as per the records of HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) published on 19th April 2023, the Indian student population in the UK made up 23% of the total non-EU population in the year 2021/2022. Indian students continuously look forward to landing a better package and better jobs than the ones they have or get here in India. Through this blog, we intend to inform and educate the aspirants, who are planning to study in the UK in 2023, about the jobs that are the highest paying in the UK.
The UK is a growing economy, with quarterly growth of about 1% (from Jan to Mar 2023), and serves as an ideal destination for students to study and eventually gain meaningful professional experience. Through this blog, we want to share updates on the highest-paying jobs with their average annual packages and the highest-paying job sectors so that the students can plan and target their job roles accordingly.
Before stepping into the market it is important to remember that it is going to be fiercely competitive and that is why you must do the proper research before choosing a degree to pursue which is why it is important to study at top universities in the UK. Medicine and dentistry, currently at the top of the hierarchy in the market, pay the highest, when it comes to the famous job sectors. The next up in the line is pharmaceuticals and the healthcare sector.
Job Sector | Highest paying jobs | Average annual package |
Medicine and dentistry | Doctors and nurses | 33,000 € |
Pharmaceutical and Healthcare | Researchers, Data Analysts, sales professionals, marketing specialists | 76,351 € |
Education | Headteachers | 46,000 € |
Information technology | IT Directors, Business Analysts, System Designers and Architects | 50,396 € |
Business Management | Business and Financial Project Management | 50, 287 € |
Human resources | HR directors and Officers | 35,000 – 80,000 € |
Law and Legal | Financial Legal Advisors, Corporate lawyer | 70,850 € |
Electrical Engineering | Electrical engineers | 50,487 € |