The world has moved from the Stone Age to the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Middle Age, Age of Exploration, Industrial Age, Information Age, Digital Age, Artificial Intelligence Age and now we are at the Fourth Industrial Revolution Age(4IR).
In the different 10 ages of human history, certain skills and professions have served us and we have had to evolve to be more efficient.
In today’s society the professions that were useful such as Ice cutters, telegraph operators, knocker-upper, telephone booth repairers, map makers, stock trade floor brokers, and video store clerks, are now extinct and forgotten.
The same would be said for some professions in existence today in the next few years.
To be on the safe side soon, we have curated the top 5 In-demand professions in the world right now
1. Senior Software Engineers
They are not only in high demand in the world right now, but they are also going to be in demand in so many years to come.
Senior software engineers are experienced software engineers with over 7 years of experience in designing, building, and maintaining software systems (web and apps).
Salary of a Senior Software Engineer
The average salary of a senior software developer varies by location, qualifications, and place of work,
On average, a senior software engineer earns
- USA: $110,000 to $160,000 with states like San Franciso, Seattle, and New York City, topping the list cause of the high cost of living
- Canada: CAD 90,000 to CAD 130,000
Europe:
- United Kingdom: 50,000 Euros to 80,000 Euros
- Germany: 65,000 Euros to 90,000 Euros
- France: 50,000 Euros to 80,000 Euros
How to Become a Senior Software Engineer
- Develop expertise in technical skills such as programming languages, programming methodologies, data structure and algorithm, database management, cloud computing, DevOps tools
- Develop soft skills such as communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving, leadership, and adaptability.
- Work on different projects to gain experience
- Take on leadership roles
- Go for degrees and certifications
2. Artificial Intelligence Expert
AI and machine learning are gradually taking over in different sectors to make humans more efficient.
Artificial intelligence is a computerized system that performs human tasks using human intelligence.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning experts are in high demand because of their versatility they can fit in various professions such as healthcare, entertainment, learning, transportation, security, investment, finance, agriculture, etc.
They are invaluable in today’s age and time.
Salary of an Artificial Intelligence Expert
The salary of an artificial intelligence expert is dependent on the industry they work in, qualifications, experience, place and location of work.
- Machine Learning Engineer: An average of $110,000 to $160,000 in the United States
- Ai Research Scientist: $120,000 to $200,000 annually
- Robotics Engineer: $90,000 to $150,000 per year
- Ai Product Manager: $120,000 to $180,000 per year
- Ai Ethics Specialist: $90,000 to $140,000 per year
How to Become an Artificial Intelligence Expert
- Earn a bachelor’s degree in AI or a related field such as computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics
- Earn a master’s degree or PhD in AI, machine learning, or computer science
- Study and earn certifications in courses such as AI, machine learning, natural language processing engineering in online platforms such as Udemy, Coursera, edX, Datacamp, Udacity
- Contribute to open source
3. Cybersecurity Professional
5.5 billion people are connected online which is approximately 70% of the world population and it is expected to grow by 4-5% every year.
Everyone should have access online and at the same time protected.
Cyber threats are on the rise due to the steady increase and ease of connectivity and also the introduction of Artificial intelligence.
This has put cybersecurity professionals in high demand to protect data, systems, assets, individuals, organizations, companies, and the government.
Salary of a Cybersecurity Expert
The average salary of a cybersecurity expert is dependent on the industry they work in, qualifications, experience, place, and location of work.
- Cybersecurity Consultant: $110,000 to $170,000 per year
- Cybersecurity Manager: $120,000 to $160,000 per year
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO): $180,000 to $300,000 per year
- Ethical Hacker: $90,000 to $140,000 per year
- Cybersecurity Engineer: They earn between $60,000-$160,000 per year depending on their levels (Entry level, Mid-level, Advanced level)
- Security Architect: $120,000 to $180,000 per year
- Incident Responder: $100,000 to $150,000 per year
How to Become a Cybersecurity Professional
- Earn a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity or a related field such as computer science, data science, engineering, or mathematics.
- Earn a master’s degree or PhD in cybersecurity, machine learning, or computer science.
- Study and earn certifications in courses such as CISCA, Comptia+, ISC2, CEH, CISSP, CISA, and CISM and in online platforms such as Udemy, Coursera, edX, Datacamp, and Udacity.
- Contribute to open source.
4. Investment Banker
Investment bankers are one of the highest-paid professionals in the financial sector.
They help individuals, businesses, organizations, and governments to raise capital or in mergers and acquisitions.
They assist in debt financing, equity financing, trading and market making, private placement, corporate restructuring, valuations, etc.
Salary of an Investment Banker
- Entry-level Investment Banker: $90,000 to $150,000 per year
- Associate Investment Banker: $150,000 to $200,000 per year
- Vice President/ Senior Associate: $250,000 to $400,000 per year
- Director / Execute Director: $400,000 to $600,000
- Manager Director: $600,000 to $2million per year
- Partner: $1m to $10m per year based on firm’s performance and profitability
Investment banker’s salaries are dependent on the type of firm such as bulge bracket firms, boutique investment banks, or regional or mid-tier banks.
Other factors are locations where they are major financial hubs such as Singapore, London, New York City, Hong Kong, San Francisco, Paris, etc, and also years of experience.
How to Become an Investment Banker
- Obtain a bachelor’s degree in either banking and finance, accounting, business administration, engineering
- Proceed for internship
- Pursue an MBA
5. Surgeons.
No matter how technologically advanced the world might be, humans will still fall sick of terminal illnesses and require the expertise of clinical surgeons.
Surgeons are one of the highest-paid professionals in the healthcare sector due to the complexity of their work and training.
Salary of Surgeons
- General Surgeon: $300,000 to $450,000 per year
- Orthopedic Surgeon: $500,000 to $800,000 per year
- Neurosurgeon: $600,000 to $1m per year
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon: $500,000 to $800,000 per year
- Plastic Surgeon: $300,000 to $500,000
- Pediatric Surgeon: $300,000 to $500,000
- Urologic Surgeon: $400,000 to $800,000
- Vascular Surgeon: $400,000 to $700,000
Their salaries are affected by their expertise, years of experience, qualifications, practice type, and location.
How to Become a Surgeon
- Bachelor’s degree in medicine
- Attend medical school
- Complete surgical residency
- Consider a fellowship
- Obtain medical license