The top 19 happiest jobs in the world and exactly how much they pay
As the old saying goes, do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life.
Finding a balance of happiness and good pay is a tough ask but according to Indeed, these jobs do exactly that.
The job seeking platform compiled a ranking of the happiest jobs available and how much they can earn you per year.
Read the full list here.
19. Teaching assistant
Working with kids can be a fun and rewarding career – and this job also comes with a high chance of happiness.
Teaching assistants help teachers lesson plan, supervise children and shape the minds of the young students in a classroom.
It generally pays an average salary of $74,181 per year.
18. Chief technology officer
The person who oversees a company's technology and IT is known as a chief technology officer.
They are well paid and quite happy to have all the responsibilites that come with being the big boss.
Indeed found this role can earn you $111,748 per year.
17. Facilities manager
It can be a tough job with long hours, however facilities managers are quite happy in their careers.
They also are among the highest earners on the list and attract an average salary of $120,995.
16. Net/UX developer
Net developers work on the user experience of apps and websites and are skilled in coding.
This job can earn you a hefty sum of $110,478 per year.
15. Test analyst
A test analyst is a specific, data-driven job – and for those who choose it as a career, it also drives happiness too.
Indeed found test analysts who help monitor quality control of computer software systems can earn $102,064 per year and are among the top happiest workers in Australia.
14. Nutritionist
Nutritionists help design healthy meal plans for clients and this work makes for a positive and rewarding career.
They earn pretty high salaries too, with the average sitting at about $92,077 per year.
13. Photographer
Enjoy spending your days capturing the magic of weddings, birthdays or major historic events?
Photographers do exactly this – and it looks like most of them love their job, according to Indeed's list.
Photographers can earn about $60,997 per year for their shooting skills.
12. Support worker
Support workers, who assist people in need with personal and health care as well as administrative tasks, have the 12th happiest job in Australia.
Indeed data found support workers can be paid around $67,937 on average.
11. Fitness instructor
Fitness instructors spend their days at the gym helping other people achieve their exercise goals and this career is a rewarding one, according to Indeed.
They are paid a little less on average at $58,917 per year.
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