These are the 10 highest paid jobs in 2020
The top earning jobs in 2020 have been revealed in new data from the Office for National Statistics, showcasing the most lucrative roles in the UK
The data was published as part of the annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, with the highest paid role earning an average salary of more than £126,000 per year. These 10 jobs are ranked as the highest paid roles in the UK - how does your wage compare?
1. Chief executives and senior officials, £126,615
Chief executives and senior officials were the UK’s biggest full time earners, getting paid an average salary of £126,615 a year, which is a drop of 18.6 per cent from 2019.
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2. Aircraft pilots and flight engineers, £97,608
Working within the aircraft industry remains a lucrative business, however, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on airlines was not taken into account with this data. They sit second on the list with an average salary of £97,608.
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3. Marketing and sales directors, £93,640
Marketing and sales directors came in third place, the same ranking as in 2019. Such jobs currently have an average salary of £93,640, which is a jump in pay of 4.8 per cent from 2019.
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4. Legal professionals, £91,626
Members of the law professionals continue to remain amongst the highest earners. The average salary currently sits at £91,626, which marks an increase of 1.4 per cent from 2019.
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