Statistics show that there are more than 50% employers who feel that they are underpaid but still continue with their jobs. People work their heart out for low wages. They don’t complain about it to the management and even welcome higher targets at the same wage.
As unfair as it sounds, there can be many reasons for it like increasing competition, fewer job opportunities, and increasing inflation rates among others.
There are times when you feel that the work you do should pay you more than what it actually pays. But, wait till you read this list. These are the most underpaid jobs that require a LOT of work. It will leave you in shock! Take a look at some of the most underpaid jobs in the world:
#1. Pest Controller
Basic Wage: $27,959
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Their work is very difficult and requires a lot of guts. It’s because they work with wild animals! Guess what; they face all types of insects and other disgusting creatures that we feel afraid to even look at. Not to forget their harsh working hours!
#2. Police Patrol Officer
Basic Wage: $50,193
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Their work is to protect the citizens. In any case. For this, they deal with all kind of dangerous people. Their job is life threatening and extremely risky, and still, people might go crazy (which they do) over a single mistake. But their wages are too disappointing.
#3. Security Guard
Basic Wage: $28,696
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Security guards are integral for the safety of people, equipment or any other important and confidential information. They work at irregular hours, mostly alone, in quiet and dark buildings. Unfortunately, no one cares about them, as if, they don’t even exist!
#4. Lineman
Basic Wage: $58,024
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They probably do the most unsafe work of them all. They often have to face harsh weather conditions, climb to 100 feet or more with heavy weight. Also, they handle high voltage power supplies making them vulnerable to severe shocks and also death!
#5. Public School Teacher
Basic Wage: $50,606
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The person who is building the future of the kids should be encouraged and appreciated as much as possible. After all, it is teachers who are improving and enhancing the potential of the world. But their pay does not reflect it.
#6. Staff Nurse
Basic Wage: $66,095
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The nurses work in under nerve cracking pressure. They have so much to deal with like, ill-tempered people, medicines, cleaning patients, making the beds, etc. The hospitals couldn’t have operated without their support, but still, don’t pay them much.
#7. Emergency Medical Technician
Basic Wage: $30,287
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Including the irregular work hours, here the person handles severely vulnerable patients. Their job isn’t over yet; as they have to handle the most critical situations with the risk of life or death! All in all, it is a very stressful, demanding, and not to forget a thankless job.
#8. Medical Researchers
Basic Wage: $35,000
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This is a very prominent research job wherein one discovers or assists in the discovery of drugs that cures and treats people from various diseases. It requires a lot of knowledge and qualifications, but sadly, salary isn’t up to the mark.
#9. Vets
Basic Wage: $50,000
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These are the doctors of animals. The job requires a lot of studies as well as qualification and license. After getting all this, you are paid very less. It’s nothing but tragic.
#10. Childcare Workers
Basic Wage: $26,000
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They have to deal with a lot of screaming babies. Facing the foul smell of baby vomits, cleaning their stuff up is just a usual day for a childcare worker. All this for a paltry 26k!
#11. Security Guard
Basic Wage: $45,000
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The mental health workers have a job demanding both mental patients and physical alertness. Not to mention the mentally unwell patients (that create a lot of fuss), who may require immediate attention anytime!
Do you have any other job in mind that you feel is not worth the pay? Please share it with us in the comment section below.
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