Even though demonetization seemed like a roadblock for better job dynamic in India, the fresh wave of startups turned the tables for business conventions in India. 2017 has seen a lot of changes and it definitely shifted, if not changed, the whole money game in the Indian job industry. For the same reason, some of the listings are quite intriguing in this list of the highest paid jobs of 2017 in India. 

1. Investment Bankers:

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Entry level – Rs 12,00,000;

Mid-Career – Rs 30,00,000;

Experienced – Rs 50,00,000+

Investment banking has always been a lucrative field for finance graduates and it is one of the highest paying jobs too. From stacking a lot of gold, we have moved to more volatile measures like investing in Mutual Funds and Bitcoins. There is a noticeable surge for investment bankers to assist the clients in raising capitals, mergers, acquisition, equity financing, and so on.

2. Aviation Professionals:

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Average income: Commercial Pilot- Rs 20,00,000; Helicopter pilot- Rs 18,00,000; Aircraft maintenance engineer- Rs 9,80,000

The civil aviation industry in India is considered as one of the fastest growing industries in the world in the past three years. India is currently considered the third largest civil aviation market in the world. This calls for an increase in the demand for Aviation professionals as well.

3. Oil and Natural Gas Sector Professionals:

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Experienced – Rs 15-20 lakh, with substantial perks.

It includes everything from finding oil, to using nuclear energy, to retailing it. Extraction, transmission, natural gas pipeline operation and oil refinery operation all show valuable contribution. Oil and natural gas professionals are often overshadowed by other staid professions. Regardless, it occupies the fourth position on the list.

4. Medical Professionals:

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Average pay: General practice- Rs 4,80,000;

General Surgeon- Rs 8,10,000;

Medical doctor- Rs 17,00,000

This is a foreseeable one since we constantly need professional medical assistance on a regular basis. It has been one of the most respected professions for centuries and one that pays well too.

5. Management professionals:

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Entry level – Rs 6,00,000;

Mid-Career- Rs 25,00,000;

Experienced- Rs 80,00,000

With the emergence of startups and rising competition even in the most unconventional fields, it becomes necessary to plan your business well. The career path of management professionals not only has money but it also brings power and requires creativity. High quality MBA college degress, like IIMs, can fetch anywhere between 12-15 LPA packages however, the average entry level pay remains at Rs. 6,00,000

6. Chartered Accountants:

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Entry level – Rs 5,50,000; 

Mid-Career – Rs 12,80,000; 

Experienced – Rs 25,70,000

Those who don't require investment bankers, seek help from a chartered accountant. Not only do enterprises need chartered accountants but also entrepreneurs and even freelancers. Since it is a job that requires serious skills, the difficulty of the exams is likewise. The average passing percentage is just 10% in CA exams.   

7. Business Analyst:

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Approximate income at entry-level: More than Rs 6 lakh per annum

A business analyst professional adroit to manage the business needs and IT systems efficiently has a lot of opportunities in this field. A business analyst deserves the fifth position because of the wide range of skills from great communication to sound technical expertise. 

8. Law professionals:

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Average Salary: Corporate lawyer- Rs 6,10,000;

Senior attorney- Rs 9,50,000 

India has over 1.4 million enrolled advocates nationwide. Surprisingly, Indian judiciary is attempting to keep up with the pace of the world in its practices, laws, and reforms. This profession is well respected and the demand for more law professionals often overtakes the supply in the Indian market.

9. Marketing:

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Average salary: Entry level- Rs 4,50,000;

Mid-career- Rs 8,00,000;

Experienced- Rs 15,00,000+

“Don't sell the steak, sell the sizzle” is what the marketing agencies in India often tell their new staff. Smart product placement, strong yet realistic association, giving the campaign a story and making the product about the CONSUMER are the golden strategies behind the sudden success of marketing sector in India.

10. IT and Software Engineers:

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Average Salary: Entry level- Rs 4,00,000;

Mid career- Rs 8,30,000;

Experienced- Rs 15,50,000

It is shocking that Engineers even made it to the list. Given the huge difference between the number of Engineering graduates India is producing against the demand; it is obvious the Engineers are underpaid but when you compare the experienced candidates pay structures, there is a huge difference between what they net even with just 3-5 years of work experience.

*The statistics are collected from Yahoo Finance India.