Is 2024 destined to be your year of lucrative career opportunities?
If you made it your New Year's resolution and career goal to land a six-figure job before 2025, then you're in a fortunate position right now, because there are at least 25 companies currently hiring for $100,000+ roles, looking for talented, exceptional individuals like you to fill their open positions.
In a bid to attract and retain talent in a competitive market where the skills gap remains a major problem, companies are offering some pretty impressive compensation packages to attract the best and the brightest.
A recent Ladders report unveiled some important findings regarding the high-paying job trends of 2024, most notably revealing that:
- Six-figure jobs are up by 20% as of the second quarter of 2024 (April to June).
- Science and education, legal, and operations and general management have witnessed the most significant gains in terms of share of jobs posted in the last quarter.
- Out of the top 10 highest paying jobs hiring in summer 2024, nurse practitioner, project manager, physician assistant, and software engineer took pre-eminence.
- Last but not least, Ladders identified 25 companies that have the most (greatest share) of high-paying jobs available and are currently hiring (by high-paying this generally means roles that pay $100,000 or more).
So whether you're looking to make a career pivot, leap into an external promotion (where you move up the corporate ladder through getting hired for a more senior role outside of your current employer), or are simply curious about where the most lucrative roles are, here is a roundup of the 25 employers who are hiring for the largest share of high-paying jobs currently, in 2024.
25 Companies Hiring The Largest Number Of High-Paying Jobs In 2024
- Amazon
- Theoria Medical
- Walmart
- AECOM
- CVS Health
- JP Morgan Chase & Co.
- LifeStance Health
- Raytheon Technologies
- Symmetry Financial Group
- Meta
- AbbVie
- State of California
- Microsoft
- Capital One Financial Corporation
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- TikTok
- General Dynamics
- Leidos Holding
- Walgreens
- Bank of America Corporation
- Tata Consultancy Services
- Deloitte
- Boeing
- Northrop Grumman
What Does This Mean To You?
Now that you know what employers are actively hiring and tend to have the greatest number of high-paying roles, how can this information benefit you in your job search?
First, knowing what companies are hiring extensively for high-paying jobs helps you redirect your energy and focus, and make your job search more targeted. You can focus your applications on companies that more closely (or are more likely to) match your salary expectations and career goals, which prevents you from wasting time and increases your chances of landing a desirable role.
Another great reason why this list would be helpful to you right now is that it enables you to be more specific and creative with your applications and with tailoring and customizing your resume, to meet the specific needs, preferences, and values of these employers.
This targeted approach also funnels into other aspects of your career development and job search process, such as networking and skills development. Having a list of companies enables you to know who to connect and engage with on LinkedIn, especially current or former employees.
And of course, when it comes to skill development, having a list of companies, and researching their values and the core competencies they desire in their workforce, enables you to equip yourself beforehand by upskilling and brushing up on your existing skill set.
So you see, having a list of companies with which to apply for high-paying jobs is pointless in itself; you need to accompany your new-found knowledge with strategic action, to remain competitive in the job market and land your dream role.