Highest Paid Jobs after Engineering

Engineering

Engineering is considered one of the most prestigious professional courses after finishing school. It can get you a well-paid job after graduation. Here is a list of some of the highest paid jobs after engineering:

1. Software Development Engineer

The ever-evolving technology and growing demand for innovative software solutions have led to a need for skilled engineers who can develop efficient software applications. A software development engineer is responsible for collaborating with teams to analyze software requirements, writing code scripts for software development, and implementing necessary changes to optimize the software. In India, The Average Salary is ₹14 LPA and the Highest Salary ranges about ₹28 LPA. The Top Recruiters are Microsoft, Google, IBM, Infosys, Wipro, and TCS. Enhanced skills will always help you get a better job.

2. Aerospace Engineer

The highest-paying mechanical engineering job in India is for an aerospace engineer. An aerospace engineer is responsible for building and maintaining parts of spacecraft and aircraft, such as control panels, etc. The average Salary is ₹11.93 LPA and the Highest Salary is about ₹24 LPA. The Top Recruiters are Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Airbus, Boeing, ISRO, Mahindra Aerospace, and BrahMos Aerospace Pvt Ltd. Many government exams recruit such engineers with high-pay scales.

3. Petroleum Engineer

Non-renewable resources are difficult to extract and hence this job gives a handsome salary for designing methods to extract natural gas and oil from the earth. A petroleum engineer is responsible for developing field drilling methods, designing equipment for extracting oil and natural gas from onshore and offshore sites, and monitoring drilling operations on site. The Average Salary is ₹9.44 LPA and the Highest Salary ranges to ₹20.4 LPA. One of the Top Recruiters is Oil and Natural Gas Corporation giving a security for life.

4. Cybersecurity Engineering

Businesses are always looking for cybersecurity experts because it has become very common to take place. It is a responsibility to provide solutions to secure networks from cyber threats. Also responsible for developing and initiating security systems, evaluating the organization’s network, and defining protocols and security devices. The Average Salary is ₹7.07 LPA and the Highest Salary is about ₹18 LPA. The Top Recruiters are big giants like Wipro, Google, Amazon, etc.

5. Machine Learning and AI Engineering

Artificial intelligence has changed the way humans and machines interact with each other. The future is for those working with AI and machine learning.

A machine learning and AI engineer is responsible for designing, building, and testing self-learning software in collaboration with other professionals such as data architects, data scientists, and analysts, building AI algorithms to facilitate machine learning. The Average Salary is ₹11.17 LPA and the Highest Salary is about ₹17 LPA. The Top Recruiters are IBM, Microsoft Azure, Dataiku, Amazon, etc.

You can apply for the desired highest paying engineering after clearing the entrance examinations like JEE Mains or Advanced and other engineering exams. Remember that location, level of education, and experience can affect salary range. If you are from a tier-2 or tier-3 college, work on your skills because, in the end, skills matter more than the college.

Aditi Sharma

Aditi Sharma

Chemistry student with a tech instinct!