Top 20 Highest Paying Jobs in the World

1. Neurosurgeon

Average Salary: $381,500

A neurosurgeon has the highest paying job in the world.

This is a highly trained surgeon who has chosen to specialize in, diagnose, and surgically treat central and peripheral nervous system disorders.

Neurosurgery is one of the most demanding medical professions, requiring extensive training and education.

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For instance, you'll need to finish the average eight years of doctoral training, a one-year general surgery internship, and roughly five to seven years in a neurosurgery program before you can earn the big bucks.

Then, if you want to take it a step further, you can finish a fellowship to focus on a specific subject.

You'll also need to find the time to regularly attend meetings, seminars, and conferences in addition to staying current on all the most recent advancements in neuroscience.