YOU don’t have to fork out thousands of pounds on a degree to land yourself a high-earning job – and some more so in recent years.
Many people opt to go to university to improve their chances of landing a well-paid role.
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But you don’t always need this type of qualification to earn a decent salary.
New data from job site Adzuna has revealed the 10 roles that don’t require a degree and have seen salaries increase the most between May 2022 and May 2023.
The most well-paid job could see you earning almost £50,000 a year in 2023.
Andrew Hunter, co-founder of Adzuna, said: “A sluggish economy and tighter job market are not stopping some jobseekers from getting a decent pay rise when moving jobs.
“Employers are happy to funnel more hiring budget into jobs that can directly bring in new revenue, or those facing skills shortages.
“Many of these roles are within the hospitality, maintenance, and sales industries.”
Topping the list of jobs that saw the biggest pay rise between May 2022 and May this year was Casino Dealer.
People in this profession saw their salaries go from £20,448 to £35,929 – a 76% hike.
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It’s relatively easy to become one – you just have to enrol in a training programme and then start gaining experience in casinos.
You might need a licence to work in certain venues though.
Meanwhile, the second highest rise was for Senior Food Beverage Assistants whose pay went from £20,640 to £35,933 – a 74% increase.
The jobs which saw salaries rise the least, but still substantially, were Shipping Administrators and Sushi Chefs.
The former saw their average salary go up from £23,872 to £28,585 between May 2022 and May this year – a 20% rise.
Sushi Chefs saw their pay go from £26,576 to £31,767 – a 20% rise.
How to negotiate a pay rise
With the cost of living as high as it is, you might be thinking now is a good time to negotiate a pay rise.
But plucking up the courage to approach your bosses can leave you feeling anxious and stressed – unless you know how to go about it.
There are some tips you can use to make the situation smoother though.
The Sun previously spoke to HR expert Bill Richard, UK managing direct of Indeed, who offered just a few.
He said knowing your worth is a good start – that means using a salary tool to work out how much you should be earning based on your role, experience and where you live.
If you’re not being paid enough, you can take that evidence to your boss to justify asking for a pay rise.
Meanwhile, Bill said timing is crucial – you don’t want to ask for a pay bump if your company has been performing badly in recent months.
Nor would you want to ask for one if you’ve not been meeting personal goals set by management.
Third, if your bosses aren’t willing to up your pay and you think it’s undeservedly, you can always apply for a new role that pays higher.
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.
If you’re looking to change roles, a recruitment expert has revealed top tips for tidying up your CV.
And we have also explained nine easy ways to make money online from home in 2023.
Plus, 20 side hustles – from being paid to watch movies to recycling old till receipts – that could make you hundreds of pounds a year.
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