CNN Money recently published their report on the 100 best companies to work for. The list was quite impressive – especially the highest paying jobs section. It listed the average salary (and hourly) wage for the most common position at the company. If you’re looking to make a career move and you’re willing to relocate in order to grab one of these highest paying jobs, you might take a look at some of these companies.
Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs
1. Senior Account Executive – Salesforce.com
Headquartered in San Francisco, this online software provider is known for rewarding top performers within the company. Large bonuses and extravagant trips are just the icing on the giant salary cake.
Average Total Pay: $318,323
Best Company to Work For Rank: 52
2. Associate – Bingham McCutchen
This legal firm in Boston is known for its generous salary packages and hefty benefits package. Even more, they boast a ‘playful’ work culture promoting ping-pong matches and Nintendo Wii competitions.
Average Total Pay: $219,888
Best Company To Work For Rank: 28
3. Associate – Alston & Bird
Another law firm based in Atlanta, A&B takes care of their employees very well. With on-site subsidized childcare, scholarships for lower paid staff and extended 90 day maternity leave, they stand out as a family friendly employer.
Average Total Pay: $182,681
Best Company To Work For Rank: 13
4. Associate – Perkins Cole
This Seattle-based law firm is known for its high profile clients, including Amazon.com, Starbucks, and Craigslist.
Average Total Pay: $182,544
Best Company To Work For Rank: 55
5. Engineer – Devon Energy
Based in Oklahoma City, Devon Energy is a natural gas and oil company employing roughly 3,500 employees. Bonuses are very generous averaging $7,200 in 2009.
Average Total Pay: $172,575
Best Company To Work For Rank: 41
6. Sr. Oncology Sales Specialist – Millennium
This Cambridge Massachusetts company plays an important role in developing cancer treatments. Besides a generous salary, employees enjoy large tuition benefits (up to $10,000 a year), unlimited sick days and other fun perks like company field trips to Red Sox games.
Average Total Pay: $166,354
Best Company To Work For Rank: 56
7. Analysts and Associates – Goldman Sachs
Known for large salaries and huge bonuses, Goldman Sachs is an investment banking and securities firm located in New York City.
Average Total Pay: $160,000
Best Company To Work For Rank: 23
8. Engineer – EOG Resources
Located in Houston, Texas, this oil and gas company is just over 10 years old and booming. No employee has be laid off in its entire history and employees enjoy a dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 6% of salary) and at least three weeks’ vacation annually.
Average Total Pay: $158,000
Best Company To Work For Rank: 66
9. Software Engineer – Brocade Communications Systems
Employees at Brocade receive generous salaries as well as performance based bonuses. Each employee also gets stock on their date of hire and can opt to receive more shares based on their performance.
Average Total Pay: $156,500
Best Company To Work For Rank: 89
10. Consultant – Boston Consulting Group
Known as one of the most highly respected management-consulting firms in the country, BCC knows how to shape benefits packages. Employees can decide how their total compensation package is split up and also receive other perks like instant ‘gold’ status with certain airlines and three weeks’ vacation each year.
Average Total Pay: $154,050
Best Company To Work For Rank: 2
As you can see, most of these jobs are in the legal/IT/finance/engineering field. Schooling for these careers can range from a 4-year college degree to MBA or 3 year postgraduate studies at law school.