From technician to strategist: the skills that boost your salary
Dos profesionales con idéntica formación pueden cobrar sueldos a años luz de distancia. La clave del éxito económico no está en saber más técnica, sino en asumir responsabilidades y decidir. La técnica le permite conseguir su primer contrato, pero no garantiza un gran sueldo. Las carreras más lucrativas exigen un salto: dejar de ejecutar y empezar a liderar personas, proyectos e ingresos. Leer
The article discusses how two professionals with identical training can have vastly different salaries, with the key to economic success being taking on responsibilities and making decisions. According to the LHH 2026 Salary Guide, a financial controller can earn between 35,000 and 60,000 euros, while a Finance Manager can earn between 55,000 and 95,000 euros.
The OECD's Employment Outlook 2026 report highlights that the relationship between training, skills, and salaries is influenced by "occupational sorting", where individuals with more skills access better-paying occupations. The article also notes that skills in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, and data are in high demand, with companies like Sanofi, Adecco, and Airalo offering high salaries for professionals with expertise in these areas.
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