The Sims 4: Top 20 Highest-Paying Jobs

Top Paying Careers in The Sims 4

Living in The Sims 4 is not without its costs, and the best-paying careers can be a great way for Sims to accumulate Simoleons. When the game was first released in 2014, it came with ten full-time careers, each offering two distinct career branches. Since then, numerous additions have been introduced through base game patches, content packs, and expansions, many of which offer even higher earnings than the original careers.

While The Sims 4 has added more active careers since the game's launch, players often wonder which careers will generate the most Simoleons over time. The Get to Work expansion pack was the first to introduce active careers, allowing Sims to tag along during their workday. Since then, several expansions have added new jobs, such as Get Famous, Discovery University, Eco Lifestyle, and others.

Chef (§9,840/Week)

Career Track: Culinary

Being a chef in The Sims 4 may not pay as much as some other career tracks, but it is a steady and decently paying job. Sims can become either chefs or mixologists under the Culinary career track, both of which benefit the Creative trait. This trait can cause the Sim to become inspired, leading to faster experience gains from cooking and quicker leveling up. The chef job is more lucrative overall than the mixologist, and it also grants access to one of the best fridges in the game for free.

Funeral Director (§10,560/Week)

Career Track: Undertaker

The Sims 4: Life and Death expansion introduced the Undertaker career path, which offers appreciable rewards. Choosing the Mortician branch leads to the Mortician role at rank 10, earning §435 an hour. However, aspiring to become a Funeral Director yields even better results, with §440 an hour. Working four days a week for six hours each day, this career can earn up to §10,560 per week. It might not be ideal for every Sim, but it’s a great choice for those with a Halloween spirit or a love for the Addams Family vibe.

Extraterrestrial Explorer (§11,115/Week)

Career Track: Scientist

Scientists in The Sims 4 have to work hard, and as an Extraterrestrial Explorer, your Sim will clock in for nine-hour shifts, five days a week. At §247 an hour, this adds up to §11,115 per week. While the schedule may be exhausting, smart management of Simoleons can allow early retirement. This career also opens the door to exciting discoveries involving extraterrestrials.

Chief Of Staff (§11,200/Week)

Career Track: Medicine

Medicine is a high-paying career path in real life, and The Sims 4 reflects that accurately. At the top of the Medicine track is the Chief of Staff, representing roles like the head of a lab or the highest-ranking employee of a medical complex. This is ideal for hard-working, intelligent Sims willing to deal with long hours. While the hourly pay is relatively low (§288), the total weekly earnings amount to §11,200. As part of the Get to Work expansion, this is an active career path where players must diagnose and treat patients to level up, making it more engaging than some higher-paying careers.

Space Ranger (§11,816/Week)

Career Track: Astronaut

For those who want to boldly go where no Sim has gone before, the Space Ranger career is the perfect choice. This career turns a Sim into an intergalactic hero, requiring them to defend against intergalactic threats four days a week. They earn §422 an hour, totaling §11,816 per week. However, they need strong Rocket Science skills and Physical Fitness to withstand repeated launches and get promoted. While this is the lower-paying branch of the Astronaut career track, it remains a rewarding option for imaginative Sims.

Business Tycoon (§12,000/Week)

Career Track: Business

Sims who prefer an active role in their ventures can opt for the Business Tycoon career. This career path is ideal for founders, executives, and officers. Business Tycoons work a full day, but only four days a week, leaving weekends and Wednesdays free. They earn §375 per day, totaling §12,000 per week. This career is perfect for confident Sims who take themselves seriously, though they’ll need high Charisma and Logic to reach this rank.

Management (§12,000/Week)

Career Track: Business

This job takes Sims into the business sector, focusing on people-centric roles that pay well. Similar to the Investor career, this job requires high Charisma and Logic. Before reaching this rank, Sims must achieve level seven in the Business career. Climbing the ladder may take time, but the rewards are worth it when Sims start raking in Simoleons with minimal effort.

The Boss (§12,460/Week)

Career Track: Criminal

Far from being just pickpockets, The Boss is the highest tier on the Criminal career track. This job allows Sims to work just four days a week, earning §445 per hour, totaling §12,460 per week. The Boss only needs to work a few hours each night, from 5 PM to 12 AM, giving them plenty of time to socialize during the day. This is an ideal career for mean-spirited Sims who enjoy being rude to others.

City Master Planner (§12,600/Week)

Career Track: Civil Designer

The City Master Planner career was introduced with the Eco Lifestyle pack and focuses on urban design and planning. The Civic Planner branch deals with urban and civic development, while the Green Technician path focuses on green engineering and inventing. However, the top-level career in this path, the Master Inventor, does not earn as much as a City Master Planner, which is one of the highest-paying jobs in The Sims 4.

Preeminent Partner (§12,600/Week)

Career Track: Law

Those with a passion for law may find the Preeminent Partner career in The Sims 4 to be one of the highest-paying. Introduced via the Discovery University pack, getting a Distinguished degree from Britechester sets Sims up for success. While the Judge branch earns high daily earnings as Chief of Justice, the Private Attorney branch actually nets higher weekly earnings as a Preeminent Partner.