USA---doctor and lawyers are most respected.

I don't know how to explain it. Philippine nurses for instance are being paid 4x higher than what they might receive here if they work abroad, especially in U.S. & Europe. I believe, speaking of fixed salaries for a fixed job, the president earns much higher than any other else. however, with the existence of many foreign multi-companies here, the directorship earns far higher than the President of the country. :)

Hi , here in Australia, it is the same as most countries. CEO's of big companies get paid a lot (unless you're CEO of Macquarie Bank who just took a 26 million pay cut down to $290,000) However they don't command respect. Engineers generally earn good money and are respected. The mines pay well from entry level right up to the boss job. Entry level can pay $100,000pa and that's usually fly in-fly out (i.e 2 weeks on 1 week off) Specialist doctors like plastic surgeons earn a lot too.

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In Mexico, a Notary Public is one of the highest paid and most prestigious jobs. I've hear they make over $300,000 U.S. Dollars per year. Unlike Notaries in some other countries, it's a professional career. You have to be at least 30 years old, be a lawyer, have practiced law for 7 years, and be personally appointed by the Governor of the State. A simple signature verification (which in the U.S. would cost you $5 dollars) costs about $60 Dollars. I assume you are talking about "jobs" and not Politicians and Business Owners, since their is no limit to their salaries.