Top 4 Most Underrated Jobs In India That Pay Well, Over A Lakh Per Month

In India, the common 'traditional' professions are that of a doctor, engineer or a civil servant. However, some jobs are pretty underrated but can offer competitive salaries and, surprisingly, pay well.

So, if you are someone who is confused about the career path to take and or you are going through a mid-career transition, you may want to keep these job options in mind since pursuing education, certifications, and gaining experience in these fields can contribute to increased earning potential.

Here are the most underrated jobs in India that pay well:

1. Pilot

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The median salary of a pilot in the US is $134,630 per year. In India as well, pilots are paid pretty well.

IndiGo offers its Junior First Officers an average salary of Rs 2.2 lakh per month for flying 70 hours. Similarly, GoFirst, Vistara, and SpiceJet offer their Junior First Officers average salaries of Rs 1.7 lakh, Rs 2 lakh, and Rs 1.6 lakh per month, respectively, for flying 70 hours.

Air India offers its Junior First Officers an average salary of Rs 1.2 lakh per month for flying 20 hours. Additionally, they are provided between Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500 per hour to fly above their 20 hours.

Akasa Air offers its Junior First Officers an average salary of Rs 1.8 lakh per month for flying 70 hours.

2. Professor

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Glassdoor states that the average salary for a Professor is Rs 1,40,255 per month in India.

This ranges from a salary of Rs 1,66,795/ month at VIT University, Rs 1,84,707/ month at Delhi University, to Rs 2,02,044/ month at Indian Institute of Science.

Being a professor in India can be a rewarding career for several reasons. However, it's important to note that individual experiences may vary, and factors such as the specific field of study, institution, and personal preferences can influence one's perception of the job.

3. Ethical hacker

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The average salary for an Ethical Hacker in India is Rs 3,18,370 per month, according to Glassdoor.

An ethical hacker, also known as a 'white hat hacker, ' is employed to break into computers and networks legally to test an organization's overall security.

Technically, they possess all the skills of a cyber criminal but use their knowledge to improve organizations.

4. Video game designer

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Video game designers create the defining features of video games, including characters, objectives, obstacles, levels and settings, and narratives.

As the popularity of video games continues to increase, the demand for video game designers has been growing continuously.

The salary of a video game designer can go up to Rs 13.5 lakh per annum.

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