THERE are plenty of well-paid office jobs that don’t need years of specialist training or higher education such as a degree.
Working in an office can offer a great culture with colleagues who become friends.
Working in an office can be well-paid and you don’t need a degree
And since the pandemic more jobs are hybrid – offering a mix of working from home, as well as the office.
The best-paying office jobs that don’t require a degree all come with an average salaries above £27,000, according to data from job site Adzuna.
And in the most lucrative roles, you can take home a typical £70,000 a year.
James Neave, head of data science at Adzuna, said: “More employers nowadays are recognising the value of skills which are either self-taught or learnt on the job, and they are willing to look beyond formal education qualifications when assessing candidates.
“Jobseekers without a degree should highlight their accomplishments throughout their career and the practical skills that are relevant to the job ad in their CVs.
“Consider emphasising industry certifications and job-related training as well.”
Topping the list of best paid office jobs is a scrum master, earning almost £70,000 a year on average, according to data from Adzuna.
A scrum master acts as a project manager for IT and tech development.
There are courses you can take to train to become a scrum master, but there’s no strict path into the job.
Some of the roles advertised on Adzuna pay up to £650 a day, making it a very lucrative career choice.
Second best paid are software developers who can expect a wage close to £60,000.
You can learn to code in as little as 15 weeks helping to develop software.
You also don’t need a degree to be a loan officer who helps decide lending for banks, and the average wage is £53,801.
Or if you if you enjoy organising parties being an event planner could be right up your street and you can expect to earn at least £37,000.
For some office jobs, such as being an accountant, you will need specialist training.
But in many cases, you can start as an apprentice on the job or through a training programme to earn while you learn.
We have also looked at the best-paying jobs not based in an office.
And the best-paying flexible jobs that don’t need a degree.
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