3 High-Income Jobs with High Demand

What’s better than a high-paying job? How about a high-paying job that is actively looking for recruits? Kicking off your career, or pivoting, to a high-paying job and honing in-demand skills can set you up for success and also help you enter the private investing industry. Annual income is one factor that can help you achieve accredited investor status.

Currently, the SEC requires accredited investors to have income exceeding $200,000 USD in each of the two most recent years or joint income with a spouse or spousal equivalent exceeding $300,000 USD for those years, as well as a reasonable expectation of the same income level in the current year. There are other ways to verify accredited investor status, but the income test is rather straightforward.

Whether you want to make a career change or are just starting out and hope to find a high-paying job that will afford you accredited investor status, here are three places to look.

1. Software Developer

It’s no surprise that software developers are in high demand. Just think of the top performers in the S&P 500 or the latest IPOs that have received substantial buzz and you’ll find that software is integral to their success. To become a software developer, however, you’ll need substantial training and education in computer science, software engineering, and knowledge of programming languages. While extensive training is required, software developers stand to make well over $100,000 USD at the start. 

2. Physician

Doctors have long made the list of “high-paying jobs,” but they also qualify as “high-demand” and this has only become more true over the course of the past few years. While you may be four years of medical school and a few more years of residency away from a high-earning salary (the median annual wage as of May 2020 was $208,000 USD), you’ll benefit from a career that will always be in demand. 

3. Marketing Manager

Companies everywhere are looking for marketing experts to take their brand and its products or services to new audiences. As a marketing manager, you can easily make six figures and wield both your creative and analytical skills to help businesses reach the right people. All you need to start in this field is a college degree, but to earn manager status, you’ll need a few years of experience.

These are just three of many high-paying jobs that are currently in demand and forecasted to grow in the future. Finding a role you are passionate about and can excel at, though, is far more important than one with a high starting salary. If you can move up the ranks quickly in a fast-growing industry, you’ll be more likely to increase your income exponentially over the years and enjoy your work.

Once you land the job, be sure to keep track of official tax records such as tax returns, W-2, K-1, 1099, or other government documents, to serve as evidence of your income. You’ll need this information to use our Accredited Investor Verification Service and establish your accredited investor status.

Finding Accredited Investors is important for companies to stay compliant with SEC law, so if you’re interested in becoming an accredited investor and want to take the income path, consider one of these or another high-paying career to qualify.

Updated 9/8/2023

In addition to the high-income careers above, here are a few more to think about:

Digital Marketing Specialists - In the digital age, digital marketing specialists with expertise in SEO, social media, content creation, and data analysis are pivotal for businesses aiming to enhance their online visibility, drive sales, and anticipate a growing job market and diverse industry opportunities due to continued investments in digital marketing.

Medical Specialists - Physicians in specialized fields like neurosurgery, orthopedics, and radiology often command significant salaries due to their extensive training and expertise.

Attorneys - Lawyers who specialize in areas such as corporate law, intellectual property, or medical malpractice can earn substantial incomes.

Management Consultants - Consultants with expertise in strategy, finance, or operations often earn substantial fees for advising businesses on improving their operations and profitability.

No matter where you stand professionally, making well-informed investment choices with your earnings is crucial for sustained financial success. Interestingly, several sought-after professions yield substantial incomes, possibly qualifying individuals as accredited investors. Becoming accredited unlocks exclusive investment avenues inaccessible to the broader public. Boasting elevated income or net worth criteria, accredited investors can venture into private placements, explore venture capital funds, and engage with alternative investments, all of which carry the potential for greater returns and increased diversification in their investment portfolios.