Top 10 Highest Paying Professions In Nepal

Last updated on 2024-04-19

Nepal is gradually emerging as a fast-growing economy in the eyes of the rest of the world. Needless to say, job creation has increased in recent years. International organizations are looking for cheap and skilled labor in Nepal, and wage rates in the country are rising on a daily basis. That is why Nepali students who have graduated and completed their degrees want to know about jobs that pay well in their respective fields. Here are the top ten highest-paying professions in Nepal.

*The data is ranked based on the research of The Everest List.

10. Marketing Directors

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Marketing directors are in charge of managing the promotional activities of an organization. The task of managing all the aspects of marketing a product or a service of a particular campaign is huge. The lead managing director of an organization is also responsible for leading the marketing team and organizing them to promote the company’s activities along with dealing with the clients. As a marketing director one also needs to generate new ideas for promotional campaigns. The average monthly salary of a marketing director falls between 51 thousand NPR to 1 lakh 70 thousand NPR.

Average Monthly Salary Range : 51,900 NPR - 1,70,000 NPR

9. Pilots

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Being a pilot is a lucrative job prospect for any Nepali wanting a sizable income. However, with the income, the responsibilities and technical skills required are sizeable as well. The average income of a Nepali pilot is over 57 thousand minimum and reaches over 1.8 lakhs at the max. The job requires the person to take quick-decision making and be well-disciplined. Pilots also have to go through years of training and experience before they are eligible to fly a commercial plane.

Average Monthly Salary Range : 57,700 NPR - 1,89,000 NPR

8. College Professors

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The pay of a college professor in Nepal highly depends on the institution that they teach in. The number of institutions they teach in also plays a factor. Since the pay of professors in governmental institutions is low compared to the professors teaching in institutions affiliated with international universities, a lot of professors teach in multiple colleges. A Lecturer at Tribhuvan University earns around 1.2 lakhs NPR and a senior lecturer at Islington College earns over 99 thousand NPR

Average Monthly Salary Range : 69,200 NPR - 2,26,000 NPR

7. Orthodontists

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Everyone knows the medical field has high pay which comes with high pressure and advanced technical skills. Orthodontists are dentists who specialize in diagnosing and treating the alignment of teeth and jaws. Orthodontists are paid for correcting bite patterns, misaligned teeth, and malpositioned jaws. Being an orthodontist in Nepal pays around 77 thousand NPR to over 2.5 lakhs in a month.

Average Monthly Salary Range : 77,800 NPR - 2,55,000 NPR

6. Chief Financial Officers

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The type of jobs that deal with the financial conditions of an organization definitely warrants high pay. Among them, the Chief Financial Officer or CFO of a company is responsible for the entire well-being of the organization. CFOs have to manage budgets, expenditures, costs, and revenue which directly impact the operations of the organization. The average monthly salary of a CFO can range anywhere from 80 thousand NPR to over 2.6 lakhs NPR. Other high-paying jobs in the financial sector include Finance Director/ Manage, Investment Advisor, Risk Management Director, Tax Director, Audit Director, and Accounting Manager.

Average Monthly Salary Range : 80,700 NPR - 2,64,000 NPR

5. Chief Executive Officers

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CEOs are primarily responsible for the overall success or failure of organizations. Their high pay is due to the vast scope of their impact as well as the risks involved. The CEO is the highest-ranking employee in any company, reporting to the Board of Directors. Setting and executing the organization's strategy, allocating capital, and building and overseeing the executive team are all core responsibilities. While the CEO can earn more than any other job depending on the size of the company. In Nepal, however, the average salary for a CEO ranges from 86,500 NPR to 2,83,000 NPR.

Average Monthly Salary Range : 86,500 NPR - 2,83,000 NPR

4. Bank Managers

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Being in charge of hundreds of millions of dollars in funds and investments, with all of the associated risks, makes managing a bank an extremely important task deserving of a high salary. Bank directors are responsible for directing their team of tellers, product specialists, and other bank officials to provide excellent customer service. The bank manager oversees the overall reconciliation and security of records contacted by the bank during the day. All money must be counted to ensure that there are no inconsistencies within the tellers' moves, and the money must be sent to the bank's vaults if necessary. All checks must be bundled and sent to territorial check processing centers for processing. They are Nepal's fourth highest-paid profession.

Average Monthly Salary Range : 92,300 NPR - 3,02,000 NPR

3. Lawyers

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People who work in the legal field, providing legal services, have one of the highest paying jobs in Nepal, ranking among the top three highest paying jobs in 2022. A successful lawyer can save/earn you a lot of money or possibly save your life. Lawyers are held in such high regard by their clients. Furthermore, attorneys require a great deal of guidance, tolerance, and openness. They also disagree and settle disputes on their own. They also conduct research on rules and laws in order to prepare case files. Importantly, they communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings and interviews as needed. The monthly salary range is approximately 98,000 NPR - 3,21,000 NPR.

Average Monthly Salary Range : 98,000 NPR - 3,21,000 NPR

2. Judges

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Judges earn quite high salaries because of the huge responsibilities associated with their job. Choosing people's fates is a difficult task, and the high compensation is fully justified. Work for judges is generally extended to develop more slowly than usual, but shifts by a claim to fame. Labor Division Despite the fact that caseloads are increasing, budgetary constraints may limit legal recruiting. Most job opportunities will arise as a result of legal retirement, advancement to higher-level legal positions, and the establishment of new judgeships as authorized by law. Up-and-comers with law degrees, legal knowledge, and exceptional scholarly credentials will find more prominent business opportunities. In Nepal, the average salary for a judge ranges from 1,21,000 NPR to 3,96,000 NPR.

Average Monthly Salary Range : 1,21,000 NPR - 3,96,000 NPR

1. Surgeons/ Doctors

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A surgeon's profession is high risk and requires extensive knowledge and a long learning path; both of which are required ingredients for a lucrative career. Because of the critical nature of their work, surgeons are among the highest-paid professionals. To become a surgeon, you must have at least eight years of experience and an MD. As a result, they have one of the highest-paying jobs in Nepal. Cardiac surgeons, dental surgeons, neurosurgeons, colon and rectal surgeons, and other specialists can be found in Nepal. A surgeon's or doctor's monthly salary range is 1,44,000 NPR - 4,71,000 NPR.