In a recent survey conducted by SalaryExplorer that involved 200,000+ professionals from 100+ countries, one of the questions asked was "How paid leave days do you enjoy in a year?" The responses were grouped and gathered based on career type.
The purpose of this study is to understand how professionals in different career domains get to rest and take a break from their responsibilities. Having an adequate number of off days is very important for the well-being of all employees. Unfortunately, some jobs are more demanding than others and not everyone gets to enjoy the same number of paid leaves in a year.
The figures displayed below are the global averages. The actual number of paid leave might be very different depending on your country.
Career Fields With Most and Fewest Paid Leave / Vacation Days
| Career Field | Leave Days |
|---|---|
| Teaching / Education | 30 |
| Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense | 23 |
| Government and Defence | 23 |
| Law Enforcement / Security / Fire | 22 |
| Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining | 22 |
| Executive and Management | 21 |
| Engineering | 21 |
| Telecommunication | 21 |
| Banking | 21 |
| Construction / Building / Installation | 20 |
| Factory and Manufacturing | 20 |
| Import and Export | 20 |
| Science and Technical Services | 20 |
| Business Planning | 20 |
| Electrical and Electronics Trades | 20 |
| Health and Medical | 20 |
| Accounting and Finance | 19 |
| Automotive | 19 |
| Sales Retail and Wholesale | 19 |
| Human Resources | 19 |
| Insurance | 19 |
| Information Technology | 19 |
| Legal | 19 |
| Facilities / Maintenance / Repair | 19 |
| Purchasing and Inventory | 19 |
| Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology | 19 |
| Quality Control and Compliance | 19 |
| Architecture | 18 |
| Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers | 18 |
| Fundraising and Non Profit | 18 |
| Bilingual | 18 |
| Cleaning and Housekeeping | 18 |
| Environmental | 18 |
| Marketing | 18 |
| Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment | 18 |
| Recreation and Sports | 17 |
| Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering | 17 |
| Public Relations | 17 |
| Customer Service and Call Center | 17 |
| Care Giving and Child Care | 17 |
| Advertising / Grapic Design / Events | 16 |
| Counseling | 16 |
| Administration / Reception / Secretarial | 16 |
| Publishing and Printing | 16 |
| Real Estate | 16 |
| Fashion and Apparel | 15 |
| Pet Care | 15 |
| Gardening / Farming / Fishing | 14 |
| Fitness / Hair / Beauty | 13 |
Jobs With Most and Fewest Paid Leave / Vacation Days
| Job Title | Leave Days |
|---|---|
| Teacher | 33 |
| Lecturer | 30 |
| Land Surveyor | 27 |
| Pilot | 27 |
| Mine Engineer | 25 |
| Architectural Manager | 24 |
| General Manager | 24 |
| Doctor | 24 |
| Domestic Housekeeper | 24 |
| Private Banker | 24 |
| Purchasing Manager | 23 |
| Aerospace Engineer | 23 |
| Construction Manager | 23 |
| Staff Nurse | 23 |
| Maintenance Engineer | 23 |
| CEO | 23 |
| IT Manager | 22 |
| Systems Architect | 22 |
| Supply Chain Manager | 22 |
| Telecommunications Engineer | 22 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | 22 |
| Executive Chef | 22 |
| Recruiting Manager | 22 |
| Mechanical Engineer | 22 |
| HVAC Engineer | 22 |
| Financial Controller | 21 |
| Construction Project Manager | 21 |
| Bank Branch Manager | 21 |
| Civil Engineer | 21 |
| Telecommunications Manager | 21 |
| Engineer | 21 |
| Credit Analyst | 21 |
| Industrial Engineer | 21 |
| Production Engineer | 21 |
| Electrical Engineer | 21 |
| Legal Advisor | 21 |
| Financial Manager | 21 |
| Manufacturing Manager | 21 |
| Customer Service Manager | 20 |
| Marketing Manager | 20 |
| Quality Assurance Engineer | 20 |
| Laboratory Technician | 20 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | 20 |
| Quality Manager | 20 |
| Cook / Chef | 20 |
| Financial Analyst | 20 |
| Accounting Manager | 20 |
| Financial Accountant | 20 |
| Site engineer | 20 |
| Management Consultant | 20 |
| Assistant to CEO | 20 |
| Materials Engineer | 20 |
| Network Administrator | 20 |
| Sales Executive | 20 |
| Auditing Manager | 20 |
| Facilities Manager | 20 |
| Security Guard | 20 |
| Software Architect | 20 |
| Sales Manager | 20 |
| Business Development Manager | 20 |
| Executive Secretary | 20 |
| Product Engineer | 20 |
| Project Engineer | 20 |
| System Administrator | 19 |
| Electronics Technician | 19 |
| Automotive Technician | 19 |
| IT Consultant | 19 |
| Key Account Manager | 19 |
| Dentist | 19 |
| Systems Analyst | 19 |
| Shipping Supervisor | 19 |
| Network Engineer | 19 |
| Software Engineer | 19 |
| Auditor | 19 |
| Sales Assistant | 19 |
| Bank Auditor | 19 |
| Call Center Manager | 19 |
| Customer Service Team Leader | 19 |
| Executive Personal Assistant | 19 |
| Insurance Analyst | 19 |
| Hotel Manager | 19 |
| Environmental Engineer | 19 |
| Nurse | 19 |
| Retail Store Manager | 19 |
| Recruitment Officer | 19 |
| HR Manager | 19 |
| IT Administrator | 19 |
| Insurance Underwriter | 19 |
| Business Analyst | 19 |
| Pharmacist | 19 |
| Telecommunications Analyst | 19 |
| Business Consultant | 19 |
| Art Director | 19 |
| Market Research Manager | 19 |
| Store Keeper | 19 |
| Design Engineer | 19 |
| Import and Export Manager | 19 |
| Sales Representative | 18 |
| Clerk | 18 |
| Security Officer | 18 |
| HR Consultant | 18 |
| Health and Safety Officer | 18 |
| Data Entry Operator | 18 |
| Database Administrator | 18 |
| Developer / Programmer | 18 |
| Business Administrator | 18 |
| Translator | 18 |
| Tester | 18 |
| Software Support Engineer | 18 |
| Foreman | 18 |
| Truck Driver | 18 |
| Document Controller | 18 |
| Purchasing Assistant | 18 |
| Production Supervisor | 18 |
| Creative Director | 18 |
| Buyer | 18 |
| Warehouse Manager | 18 |
| Actuary | 18 |
| Accountant | 18 |
| Security Manager | 18 |
| Architect | 18 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 18 |
| Technology Business Analyst | 18 |
| Recruiter | 17 |
| Computer Technician | 17 |
| Teller | 17 |
| Financial Administrator | 17 |
| Office Coordinator | 17 |
| Secretary | 17 |
| HR Administrator | 17 |
| Web Designer | 17 |
| Attorney | 17 |
| Quality Control Analyst | 17 |
| Executive Assistant | 17 |
| Marketing Coordinator | 17 |
| Help Desk Support | 17 |
| HR Officer | 17 |
| Payroll Supervisor | 17 |
| Maintenance Worker | 17 |
| Customer Service Representative | 17 |
| Advertising Manager | 17 |
| Travel Agent | 17 |
| Customer Care Representative | 17 |
| Cleaner | 17 |
| Data Analyst | 17 |
| Marketing Executive | 17 |
| Interior Designer | 17 |
| Electrician | 17 |
| Accounting Assistant | 16 |
| Office Manager | 16 |
| Architectural Designer | 16 |
| Delivery Driver | 16 |
| Financial Assistant | 16 |
| IT Support | 16 |
| Assistant Operations Manager | 16 |
| Welder | 16 |
| CAD Drafter | 15 |
| Editor | 15 |
| Accounting Clerk | 15 |
| Driver | 15 |
| Graphic Designer | 15 |
| Warehouse Supervisor | 15 |
| Restaurant Manager | 15 |
| Call Center Representative | 15 |
| Mechanic | 15 |
| Legal Assistant | 15 |
| Administrative Assistant | 15 |
| Bookkeeper | 14 |
| Receptionist | 13 |
| CopyWriter | 13 |
| Waiter / Waitress | 13 |
| Photographer | 12 |
| Architectural Drafter | 12 |
| Cashier | 11 |
| Carpenter | 11 |