34 Best-Paying Occupations For 2019

If you have the resume for it, becoming a financial manager can pay off.

22. Financial Managers Made Nearly $140,000

Financial managers are people who, well, get paid to manage other people’s money. They may advise on investments that may be profitable and advise people on how they should save for major expenses, like a mortgage or retirement. Bad advice on an investment can cost a financial manager his or her reputation, but a solid FM can have a stable, lifelong career.

The average income for a financial manager in 2019 was $139,720. However, at the higher end of the ladder, FMs who work with the most well-paid clientele can make significantly more. If you enjoy finance and accounting, you may be able to enter the field with a degree in one of those fields.