The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has revealed the top 10 highest-paying jobs in the Philippines based on data from the Occupation Wages Survey conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). Labor and Employment Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III advised job-seekers and students to be prepared by getting the right information about the job market and to use the materials regularly released by the department as guides in choosing their course or profession.
| Job | Average Monthly Salary |
|---|---|
| aircraft pilot, navigator, flight engineer | P156,823 |
| engineering geologist | P101,471 |
| graphic designer | P99,658 |
| art director | P76,612 |
| industrial machinery mechanic, fitter | P76,550 |
| geologist | P71,849 |
| statistician (insurance, pension) | P56,759 |
| crushing, grinding and chemical-mixing machinery operator | P49,646 |
| communications service supervisor | P48,270 |
| production supervisor, general foreman | P47,521 |