How much money do you need to become rich? High-paying jobs in India vs. overseas

Highlights: High-paying jobs in India vs. Overseas
 

• The top 15% of income earners in the country are usually considered rich as per overseas job standards.
• High-earning careers in the US include investment bankers and surgeons earning more than $500,000 per year.
• High-paying jobs in India include roles like tech entrepreneur, earning more than 50 lakh per year.
• Job roles such as mining and resources executives with an annual income of AUD 250,000+ are considered high-paying jobs in Australia.

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High-paying jobs overseas vs. India

Most countries consider the top 15% of income earners wealthy. However, being considered “rich” depends on certain factors, such as the cost of living, cultural perspectives, and economic conditions.

 

The table below provides a detailed breakdown of high-paying careers abroad vs. those in India:

Country	Income to be 'Rich'	High-Paying Job 1	Salary 1	High-Paying Job 2	Salary 2	High-Paying Job 3	Salary 3
United States	$500,000+	Investment Banker	$500,000+	Tech Executive (e.g., VP or C-Suite)	$500,000+	Specialist Doctors and Surgeons	$400,000-600,000
United Kingdom	£170,000+	Private Equity or Hedge Fund Professional	£500,000+	Barrister or Senior Lawyer	£200,000+	Financial Consultant or Accountant (Partner Level)	£150,000-300,000
Australia	AUD 250,000+	Mining and Resources Executive	AUD 300,000+	Medical Specialist	AUD 200,000-400,000	CEO/Managing Director	AUD 500,000+
Germany	EUR150,000+	Pharmaceutical Executive	EUR 200,000+	Engineering Director	EUR 150,000+	Surgeons and Medical Specialists	EUR 100,000-250,000
United Arab Emirates	AED 1,000,000+	Oil and Gas Executive	AED 1,000,000+	Real Estate Developer	Significant income	IT Executive	AED 1,000,000
India	Rs. 50 lakh+	Tech Entrepreneur or Senior Tech Executive	Rs. 1 crore+	Bollywood/Entertainment Professional	Rs. 1 crore+	Consultant/Partner in Big Four Firms	Rs. 50 lakh+
Japan	¥20 million+	Tech Industry Executive	¥20 million	Corporate Lawyer	¥15 million+	Consultant or Financial Analyst	¥15 million+
Canada	CAD 200,000+	Surgeon or Medical Specialist	CAD 300,000+	Senior Bank Executive	CAD 200,000+	Senior IT Project Manager or Director	CAD 150,000-200,000
South Africa	ZAR 1.5 million	Mining Engineer	ZAR 1 million+	Private Banker	ZAR 1 million+	CEO of Large Corporation	ZAR 1.5 million
Singapore	SGD 300,000+	Finance Director/Executive	SGD 200,000-400,000	Medical Specialists	SGD 200,000-500,000	C-Suite in Multinational Corporations	SGD 500,000+

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Overseas jobs can fetch you more, not only in terms of wealth but also by providing you with global exposure. Migrating and working abroad allows you to experience a high-paying career and a luxurious lifestyle.

 

 

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