Yahoo Finance ATO reveals 10 highest paying Aussie jobs that don’t require a uni degree
Air traffic controllers and real estate agents were among the top paying jobs that you don’t need a degree for.
Don’t want to go to university and accumulate skyrocketing HECS debt? University isn’t the only pathway to securing a job with a six figure salary.
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed the top 10 highest-paying jobs that don’t require a university degree. Instead, many of the jobs will require a short diploma or TAFE course to get into.
Air traffic controllers were the highest paying job, earning an average salary of $153,445 in the 2021-22 financial year. This was more than double the average income of $72,327 and nearly triple the median income of $53,041, which can be more accurate as it strips out very high and low earners.
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Air traffic controllers are responsible for managing the safe and orderly flow of an aircraft into, out of and between airports. You’ll usually need to complete a Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control), which can take between 12 and 14 months.
Aeroplane pilots were next on the list, with an average salary of $143,403 per year. You can usually complete a Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) to get into the role.
If trains are more your thing, train drivers were found to have an average salary of $132,430 per year. You’ll need to complete a Certificate IV in Train Driving and may be able to complete this as part of a traineeship with a major rail operator.
Real estate agents also made the list, earning $112,815 per year on average, while auctioneers earned $102,544 on average. They often require you to complete a certificate IV in Real Estate Practice.
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Top 10 jobs without degrees
Air traffic controllers: $153,445 per year
Aeroplane pilots: $143,403
Train drivers: $132,430
Coal miner: $130,033
Helicopter pilots: $125,105
Railway signal operators: $124,767
Railway station managers: $115,264
Real estate agents: $112,815
Crane operators: $109,165
Auctioneer: $102,544
The ATO also revealed the most lucrative professions, with many of these requiring a university degree to crack into.
Surgeons were the highest paying job, earning an average of $460,356 per year. That’s more than eight times as much as the median Aussie wage for the same period.
Medical professions dominated the list, making up half of the top 10 roles.
Anaesthetists came in second place with average earnings of $431,193, followed by financial dealers at $373,733 who were the only non-medical professionals to break into the top six.
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