14 jobs that offer higher salaries for little experience

Money is a prime motivator. Do you agree? In this feature, we list down jobs that offer a higher starting salary and require at least 1 to 3 years of experience.

1. Solutions Architect (RM5,500-RM7,000)

Also called system architects or consultants, a solutions architect is responsible for building and integrating technological systems that meet specific business needs.

Degree fields:Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering

2. Database Administrator (RM5,000-RM7,000)

A database administrator ensures that an organization's databases are operational, searchable and secure. They are in charge of storing, organizing, presenting, using and analyzing data and database management software.

Degree fields: Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering

3. Asst. Branch Manager (RM4,000-RM6,500)

Asst branch managers help oversee the daily operations of a financial institution's branch offices. These individuals supervise branch workers, including tellers and loan officers, evaluate loan applications and oversee the flow of cash and financial instruments.

Degree fields:Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

4. Technical Consultant (RM4,500-RM6,000)

Technology Consultants help businesses, usually small- and medium-size businesses, decide what computer tools and technologies are best able to help them sustain and grow a profitable business.

Degree fields: Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering

5. Software Engineer (RM4,500-RM6,000)

Software engineers are professionals concerned with developing and maintaining software systems to behave reliably and efficiently. They use engineering principles to create software that is affordable to develop and maintain, and satisfy all the requirements that customers have defined for them.

Degree fields: Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Mathematics

6. Mechanical Engineer (RM4.500-RM7.500)

Mechanical engineers design, build and analyse motor vehicles, aircraft, heating and cooling systems, water craft, manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, robotics, medical devices, alternative energy and more.

Degree field: Mechanical Engineering

7. Web Designer (RM4,500-RM5,000)

Web designers or developers create websites, mostly interactive and functional, for clients. The sites support the clients’ business hence its crucial for web designers or developers to understand their clients’ needs and business goals. 

Degree fields: Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Web Design/Development

8. Credit Manager (RM3,500-RM6,000)

A credit manager works for a bank and manages the credit department and makes decisions concerning credit limits, acceptable levels of risk and terms of payment to their customers.

Degree fields: Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Business Administration

9. Assembly Engineer RM3,500-RM5,500)

An assembly  engineering usually works in a manufacturing facility and manages a team of assembly technicians. Their job is to ensure that inspection, correction, maintenance and building of simple and complex items are done properly and up to standard.

Degree fields: Mechanical Engineering, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering and equivalent

10. R&D Engineer (RM3,500-RM5,500)

R&D engineers provide design and technical consultation to clients. They work closely with scientists to create the best solutions for producing a new product.

Degree fields: Engineering (mechanical, electrical/electronic, chemical), Chemistry, Mathematics

11. Automation Support Engineer (RM3,500 to RM4,500)

An automation engineer combines engineering and information management to enable different systems to work effectively in every aspect such as cost of production, quality of products, and safety of work environment.

Degree fields:  Computer Science, Engineering, Business or equivalent

12. QA Executive (RM3,000 to RM4,5oo)

A Quality Assurance (QA) analyst inspects products, systems and materials to make sure there are no defects, and makes sure that it is made to company standards. A QA analyst uses special equipment such as calliper, gauges and other gadgets to measure the standards of quality needed to deliver safe goods.

Degree fields: Computer Science, Information Technology

13. IT Administrator (RM3,000-RM4,500)

The person responsible for keeping an organization’s computer network up to date and running smoothly is called  a network administrator or sometimes called a systems administrator. Any company or organization that uses multiple computers or software platforms needs a network administrator to coordinate the different systems.

Degree fields: Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering

14. Secretary (RM3,500-RM5,000)

A secretary provides both clerical and administrative support to professionals, either as part of a team or individually.

Degree fields: Communications, Journalism, Business Administration, Public Relations