Choosing a Career: More Than Just a Study Orientation
Selecting a career goes far beyond simply choosing a field of study. It's essential to consider the impact a career can have on your financial future, especially if you're planning to pursue higher education or work in France. Salaries vary significantly depending on the sector and level of responsibility, and knowing the highest-paying jobs in France can help you better plan your professional path and maximize your opportunities in the French job market.
The Observatory of Inequalities has published a study detailing the highest-paying jobs in 2024, based on 2021 data from the National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). This ranking takes into account both the private and public sectors, as well as salaried and self-employed workers.
The goal is to paint a picture of the professions that generate the highest salaries, in a context where salary inequalities continue to be a topic of debate.
According to this data, the most lucrative jobs are predominantly concentrated in the sectors of business management, finance, and medical and legal professions.
Here are the top 10 highest-paying jobs:
- CEOs of large companies (500+ employees): €15,074 net per month
- Administrative, financial, and commercial executives of large companies: €10,093
- CEOs of medium-sized companies (50-499 employees): €9,711
- Technical and commercial pilots and officers in civil aviation: €9,346
- Financial market executives: €9,315
- Technical directors of large companies: €8,042
- Lawyers: €8,009
- Dentists: €7,024
- Non-hospital salaried doctors: €6,133
- Commercial executives of large companies (excluding retail): €5,279
