If you’re planning to move to Iceland at some point in your life, then you’ll most likely also need a job over there. We have listed some of the highest-paying jobs of 2024 for Iceland. You do have to keep in mind that their minimum income is around 2.400 per month, which is a lot higher than most other places!
Surgeons and other doctors
Some would say these people deserve more money than they’re already making, and others think their salaries are as good as they are. However, if you want to be an Icelandic doctor, you can expect more than 4 Million ISK. This sounds like a lot, and it actually is a lot when converted to euros! These doctors get somewhere between 7.900 to 27.000 euros per month! So, if you’re a doctor and you’re looking for a way to up your income, moving to Iceland might do the trick. Do keep in mind that things become more expensive there too!
Judges
With a salary range of 6.284 to 21.700 euros per month, legal judges are the second highest paid people in Iceland. They bear the responsibility of interpreting and enforcing the law, and will make sure that criminals and offenders will be punished accordingly.
Lawyers – From jobs for paralegals to suit like moments in court!
In a similar field as the Judges, the Lawyers who come present their cases in front of these judges will also earn a big amount each month. However, their services go beyond the courtroom as they also help companies and people to navigate other legal things before they end up in court! To do this, they receive somewhere between €5,648 – €19,497 each month.
Bank Managers
Leading a Bank is not easy. They’re responsible for not losing the money of their customers, and in many cases, even make their customers money by investing in wise investment options. This is why their paycheck is also making their personal bank accounts happy. In Iceland, Bank managers earn somewhere between 4.600 and 16.000 euro per month
Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
Ceo’s are some of the most stressed workers in any industry. They have to manage the company in a way that makes the business not only profitable but also very stable to be able to withstand worst-case scenarios. This is why in Iceland you will be paid 4.500 to 16.000 euros per month!
Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
When a business is so big that the CEO has to manage the strategies and the people, the company will need someone who is in charge of managing money and cash flow and making sure that the company has enough liquidity but not too much where money is just sitting around.
These financial geniuses have the responsibility to keep the company cash-positive and make sure their investments are worthwhile. This is a big burden, which is why you’ll receive a monthly paycheck of 4.000 to 14.000 euros!
Orthodontists
Even though they are not technically doctors, they do help out people tremendously. Normally, your face will be the first thing someone notices about you. So if there is something wrong with your smile, or if you’re not 100% sure that there is nothing wrong with it, an orthodontist can try to help you correct it and make your smile as perfect as possible. However this is not all they’ll do. They will also help people get their teeth in better shape or even help create fake teeth to replace old, bad teeth! By doing this, they make around 3.800 to 13.000 a month!
College Professors
To get into one of the previous positions, it is required to have at lease some higher education degree. So the people who shape these students to become the professionals they will be, have a big task to do. In Iceland this is recognized by giving them somewhere in between €3,672 and €12,663!
Pilot — one of the best jobs in the world!
Do you like to travel and explore the world? Then becoming a pilot might be your best shot! They earn up to 11.300 euros per month in Iceland. However, the amount you’ll receive will depend on the type of plane you can fly and the amount of experience you have!
Marketing Directors
These creative geniuses are responsible for nearly every clever advert you have ever seen. With great adverts, companies make a lot more sales, which will generate more profit as well. This is why Marketing Directors are some of the highest paying people in Iceland, with a paycheck of 2.900 to 10.200 euros per month!
