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10 of the best paid jobs where having a university degree is not a must

  • <p>While the basic salary is around the national average, car salesmen can make big money on commission if they can sell enough vehicles. (Dmitry Rogulin\TASS via Getty Images) </p>
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    10. Car sales executive – £26,412

    While the basic salary is around the national average, car salesmen can make big money on commission if they can sell enough vehicles. (Dmitry Rogulin\TASS via Getty Images)

  • <p>The housing market might be in the doldrums at the moment, but estate agents can make a very good living with a basic salary plus commission. (Jonathan Nicholson/NurPhoto via Getty Images) </p>
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    9. Estate agent – salary £26,902

    The housing market might be in the doldrums at the moment, but estate agents can make a very good living with a basic salary plus commission. (Jonathan Nicholson/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

  • <p>While becoming manager of something like the Savoy in central London might be out of most people’s reach, running one of the thousands of bigger hotels up and down the country pays well. (George Rose/Getty Images) </p>
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    8. Hotel manager – salary £27,088

    While becoming manager of something like the Savoy in central London might be out of most people’s reach, running one of the thousands of bigger hotels up and down the country pays well. (George Rose/Getty Images)

  • <p>Demand for ‘traditional’ trades such as electricians, plumbers and brickies is high. While there are some dangers, the salary is healthy. (Education Images/UIG via Getty Images) </p>
    4/10

    7. Electrician – salary £27,921

    Demand for ‘traditional’ trades such as electricians, plumbers and brickies is high. While there are some dangers, the salary is healthy. (Education Images/UIG via Getty Images)

  • <p>To begin training as a pilot you will typically need a minimum of 5 GCSEs and 2 A-levels – although a degree is not necessary. (Gareth Fuller/PA Images) </p>
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    6. Pilot – salary £31,477

    To begin training as a pilot you will typically need a minimum of 5 GCSEs and 2 A-levels – although a degree is not necessary. (Gareth Fuller/PA Images)

  • <p>One of the unsung roles in a busy office, the EA is a key part of keeping a business running smoothly. Starting salaries are about £10,000. (View Pictures/UIG via Getty Images) </p>
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    5. Executive assistant – salary £33,260

    One of the unsung roles in a busy office, the EA is a key part of keeping a business running smoothly. Starting salaries are about £10,000. (View Pictures/UIG via Getty Images)

  • <p>The fitness bug has really spread over recent years and running a fitness studio or gym will see your bank balance in the pink. (Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images) </p>
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    4: Fitness manager – salary £34,912

    The fitness bug has really spread over recent years and running a fitness studio or gym will see your bank balance in the pink. (Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images)

  • <p>Maintenance managers who service boilers and heating systems will need to train in various skills but will not need a university education. (Andrew Aitchison/In pictures via Getty Images) </p>
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    3. Maintenance manager – salary £38,625

    Maintenance managers who service boilers and heating systems will need to train in various skills but will not need a university education. (Andrew Aitchison/In pictures via Getty Images)

  • <p>Being responsible for keeping aircraft safe above Britain’s skies commands a salary almost twice the national average (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) </p>
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    2. Air traffic controller – salary £48,732

    Being responsible for keeping aircraft safe above Britain’s skies commands a salary almost twice the national average (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

  • <p>Managing a big building project brings with it a substantial salary – more than twice that of a teacher without having built up a huge student debt. (Andrew Matthews/PA Images) </p>
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    1. Construction manager – salary £53,094

    Managing a big building project brings with it a substantial salary – more than twice that of a teacher without having built up a huge student debt. (Andrew Matthews/PA Images)

<p>While the basic salary is around the national average, car salesmen can make big money on commission if they can sell enough vehicles. (Dmitry Rogulin\TASS via Getty Images) </p>
<p>The housing market might be in the doldrums at the moment, but estate agents can make a very good living with a basic salary plus commission. (Jonathan Nicholson/NurPhoto via Getty Images) </p>
<p>While becoming manager of something like the Savoy in central London might be out of most people’s reach, running one of the thousands of bigger hotels up and down the country pays well. (George Rose/Getty Images) </p>
<p>Demand for ‘traditional’ trades such as electricians, plumbers and brickies is high. While there are some dangers, the salary is healthy. (Education Images/UIG via Getty Images) </p>
<p>To begin training as a pilot you will typically need a minimum of 5 GCSEs and 2 A-levels – although a degree is not necessary. (Gareth Fuller/PA Images) </p>
<p>One of the unsung roles in a busy office, the EA is a key part of keeping a business running smoothly. Starting salaries are about £10,000. (View Pictures/UIG via Getty Images) </p>
<p>The fitness bug has really spread over recent years and running a fitness studio or gym will see your bank balance in the pink. (Richard Baker / In Pictures via Getty Images) </p>
<p>Maintenance managers who service boilers and heating systems will need to train in various skills but will not need a university education. (Andrew Aitchison/In pictures via Getty Images) </p>
<p>Being responsible for keeping aircraft safe above Britain’s skies commands a salary almost twice the national average (Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) </p>
<p>Managing a big building project brings with it a substantial salary – more than twice that of a teacher without having built up a huge student debt. (Andrew Matthews/PA Images) </p>
Mark Dorman

As tens of thousands of students discover whether they have made the grade with their A-level results, some may not have obtained the grades they hoped for, while others might fancy going straight into work.

There are still plenty of well-paid jobs out there that do not need a degree. Jobs website Indeed has compiled a list of the top 10 best-paid professions where having a university education is not a prerequisite.