The 9 to 5 life isn’t for everyone, but a lot of people are unaware of the alternatives. With the job market booming full of progressive career opportunities for those who wish to travel, Compare My Jet has compiled a list of some of the dream jobs for jet-setters, including the highest paying jobs as well as jobs that require fewer qualifications. You can view the full list here.
Top 10 highest paying dream jobs for jet-setters
The most lucrative dream career for people who love to travel is becoming an Entrepreneur. The average annual salary is £44,768, with the potential to earn up to six figures if you’re successful.
Other jobs in the top 10 include Game Developer (£43,113 p.a), Environmental Consultant (£40,000 p.a.), Meteorologist (£33,589 p.a) and Technical Author (£33,235). These jobs offer exciting and varied work with plenty of opportunity for travel, along with a decent salary to fund your trips.
Here is the full list of the highest paid, exciting jobs for those who love to travel…
| Rank | Job | Average annual salary |
| 1 | Entrepreneur | £44,768 |
| 2 | Game Developer | £43,113 |
| 3 | Environmental Consultant | £40,000 |
| 4 | Meteorologist | £33,589 |
| 5 | Technical Author | £33,235 |
| 6 | Game writer | £31,863 |
| 7 | Scuba diving instructor | £31,063 |
| 8 | Recipe Developer | £31,000 |
| 9 | Sommelier | £28,497 |
| 10 | Fashion designer | £28,112 |
Top dream jobs for jet-setters with fewer qualifications
If you dream of living the travel lifestyle but don’t have a degree or similar qualification under your belt, don’t worry! There are still plenty of opportunities out there that don’t require as much specific training or experience.
One of the top jobs allowing for travel with few qualifications is Doula. Doulas are childbirth experts who provide support for expecting parents through pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
You don’t need any specific qualifications to become a doula, but to become registered you’ll need to complete training with an approved provider such as Doula UK. The majority of doulas are employed directly by the parent(s) they work with, which offers plenty of flexibility on location!
Other top dream jobs requiring minimal qualifications are Game Tester – perfect if you have a passion for computer games – and Virtual Tour Guide, which involves virtually hosting live tours of a particular city or area. If you have good communication skills and some knowledge of a specific location, this could be a dream role.
Here are the top 10 roles that allow you to live out your globe-trotting dreams and require little experience…
| Rank | Job | Average annual salary |
| 1 | Doula | £31,370 |
| 2 | Game tester | £30,422 |
| 3 | Blogger | £27,930 |
| 4 | Virtual tour guide | £26,880 |
| 5 | Food Taster | £18,877 |
| 6 | Island caretaker | Varies |
| 7 | Professional sleeper | Varies |
| 8 | Home critic | Varies |
Finding your dream travel job
Whether you’re about to leave university and considering your options, or just looking for a change of pace, there’s a dream travel job out there for you. It doesn’t matter if you have a wealth of experience behind you or if you’re starting afresh – there are plenty of options suited to a variety of backgrounds, with fantastic earning potential.
Hopefully we’ve inspired you to look further into some of the opportunities listed here. You may have even found your new dream job!
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