Best-paying jobs where you can earn up to £68,000 without a university degree

17 August 2023 , 06:08

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Javascript Developers can earn up to £67,948, according to Adzuna (Image: Getty Images)

Hundreds of thousands of students are picking up their A-Level results today, with many anxiously waiting to find out if they’re off to university this September.

But you don’t always need a university degree to climb up the ladder into a well-paid career. New research from Adzuna has revealed the best-paying 15 jobs which don’t require a university education - and they pay up to £68,000.

There are 96 vacancies this month for a Javascript Developer - someone who designs software and applications - and Adzuna says it is possible to get a salary of up to £67,948 for this role. The second best-paying job on the list is for a dental hygienist - it is possible to study for this role by taking a BTEC level 3 qualification in dental technology and this could pay up to £58,570.

In third place, Adzuna says it is possible to earn up to £58,199 as a real estate agent and there are 556 vacancies for this type of job in August. Of course, with any of these roles, you will need experience in these fields which will likely require you to take a lower position first and to work your way up.

Andrew Hunter, co-founder of Adzuna, said: “A degree is no longer a prerequisite for securing a junior job with an attractive salary. Employers are increasingly looking past educational background and instead focusing on candidates with great skills and sufficient hands-on experience.

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“Jobseekers with A-levels could consider taking professional certification courses or apprenticeships to hone job-specific skills and build hands-on experience, such as programming or technical skills. Consider a career path into a role like Javascript Developer if your aim is to be one of the top 10% of earners in the UK.”

Top-paying jobs which don't require a university degree

1. Javascript Developer - £67,948 (number of advertised vacancies this month: 96)
2. Dental Hygienist - £58,570 (number of advertised vacancies this month: 350)
3. Real Estate Agent - £58,199 (number of advertised vacancies this month: 556)
4. Door Installer - £54,667 (number of advertised vacancies this month: 98)
5. Tile Fitter - £51,458 (number of advertised vacancies this month: 539)
6. Aircraft Maintenance Technician - £50,507 (number of advertised vacancies this month: 53)
7. Pensions Consultant - £49,374 (number of advertised vacancies this month: 99)
8. Commercial Insurance Account Executive - £49,326 (number of advertised vacancies this month: 184)
9. Scaffolder - £48,467 (number of advertised vacancies this month: 718)
10. Field Sales Agent - £45,585 (number of advertised vacancies this month: 76)
11. Payroll Analyst - £45,230 (number of advertised vacancies this month: 71)
12. Accountant - £45,159 (number of advertised vacancies this month: 4,677)
13. Enforcement Agent - £45,143 (number of advertised vacancies this month: 59)
14. HGV Technician - £43,279 (number of advertised vacancies this month: 1,428)
15. Carpenter - £41,953 (number of advertised vacancies this month: 1,429)

Levi Winchester