Respected Jobs For Women In Pakistan

Best Jobs For Females In Pakistan

In a country like Pakistan where women make up to 52% of total population, it becomes important for them to play a role in country’s economy. Unfortunately, the culture of women working in different corporate sectors could never nourish in Pakistan. However things are changing now and women can be seen working in different fields and in many cases, they are doing better work than their male counterparts.

There are certain jobs that are considered safe for females in Pakistan and we are going to discuss some of those jobs in this post:

Architect

There are a lot of private firms that need services of architects. An interesting change of events has been noticed in the industry where women are given preference over male job seekers because women are considered to have better designing skills. So if as a female in Pakistan, you are looking for a job, becoming an architect not only comes with better salary package but job security too.

Programming/ IT

People of Pakistan have a huge appetite for IT and technology and that is the main reason we have produced some of the finest Engineers, IT Experts and Programmers in the world. With the boom in IT industry and establishment of software houses in cities like Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi, women are able to find very lucrative jobs.

Healthcare

In healthcare industry, you always need someone who has sympathy for patients and is also a dedicated hard worker. Fortunately, there is a huge trend in Pakistani female students to incline towards medical studies. Most of the premed female students prefer becoming a physician. Some other fields that are considered good for women in healthcare industry include becoming a Dentist, Veterinary Doctor and Nurse. Women are also working as admins in Hospital and Pharmaceutical firms as well.

Interior Designer

When you need your house redesigned, who can do a better job than a woman? That is the main reason why the interior designing industry has becoming the hottest job market for females in Pakistan. In most of the interior designing institutes, you will seldom find any male students because in our culture, men are inclined towards hardworking jobs. Interior designing is not an easy job but since women have a better designing insight, they can do a better job in this field.

Beautician

If there is one industry in Pakistan that has produced the most female entrepreneurs then it is the Beauty industry. The trend of becoming a beautician and opening your own beauty parlor is not new in Pakistan. A lot of women join different institutes, complete a beautician course, work at a beauty parlor for some time to gain experience and then end up opening their own beauty parlor. This job is considered as the safest and nicest job for females in Pakistan.

Teacher

Education sector has always welcomed female candidates in Pakistan. If you are an educated woman, you are more than welcome to join any educational institute. The requirements have become intense with the passage of time but still, women in Pakistan; prefer doing job as a school/ college teacher.

The 11 highest-paying jobs for women

Highest-paying jobs for women  

In 2015, among full-time workers, women were paid about 20% less than men: median weekly earnings were $726 per week for women, compared to $895 per week for men, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

While women still lag behind when it comes to wages, there are a handful of jobs where female workers are raking in over $1,300 a week.

Here, we've highlighted the top 11 Internationally.

11. Computer programmers

Median Weekly Earnings: $1,302

BLS job description: Computer programmers write and test code that allows computer applications and software programs to function properly.

10. Operations research analysts

Median Weekly Earnings: $1,325

BLS job description: Operations research analysts use advanced mathematical and analytical methods to help organizations investigate complex issues, identify and solve problems, and make better decisions.

9. Management analysts

Median Weekly Earnings: $1,348

BLS job description: Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve an organization's efficiency. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.

8. Software developers

Median Weekly Earnings: $1,415

BLS job description: Software developers are the creative minds behind computer programs. Some develop the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device. Others develop the underlying systems that run the devices or that control networks.

7. Engineers

Median Weekly Earnings: $1,448

BLS job description: Engineers' duties can range from research and development to design, testing, and involvement in manufacturing and maintenance processes.

These professionals work in multiple areas, including aviation, electrical, computer hardware, and the petroleum industry.

6. Nurse practitioners

Median Weekly Earnings: $1,522

BLS job description: Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners, also referred to as advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), coordinate patient care and may provide primary and specialty healthcare.

5. Physicians and surgeons

Median Weekly Earnings: $1,533

BLS job description: Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses.

4. Computer and information systems managers

Median Weekly Earnings: $1,563

BLS job description: Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization.

3. Lawyers

Median Weekly Earnings: $1,717

BLS job description: Lawyers advise and represent individuals, businesses, and government agencies on legal issues and disputes.

2. Pharmacists

Median Weekly Earnings: $1,811

BLS job description: Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions.

1. Chief executives

Median Weekly Earnings: $1,836

BLS job description: Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.