43 Best Travel Jobs 2023 (w/ Salaries & Pros + Cons)

1. Travel Nurse

If you are an RN degree holder, your skills are in high demand across the globe. Travel positions last for up to three months and can include a host of benefits like tax-free earnings and free accommodation throughout your stay. You can complete several assignments too.

Estimated salary: $30 – $40 per hour

2. Event Coordinator 

Overlooking the organizing of events can involve a lot of travel. Whether it/s working on commercial events, trade shows, or wedding planning doesn’t matter. You can build this career to travel often or even work as a nomad moving from one project to the next.

Estimated salary: $50,000 – $100,000 per year

3. Flight Attendant 

Flight attendants get to travel the world and often spend several days in a new city before taking their next flight. The lifestyle can be very different depending on short and long-haul, but it is one of the travel jobs where you can maintain your permanent home residence.

Estimated salary: $1,000 – $4,000 per month

4.  Geoscientist 

As a geoscientist who studies the natural earth, you will need to visit the places in question.  Whether traveling interstate or to different continents, it can be an extremely rewarding job. You could work permanently for one company or as a contractor for several as you travel.

Estimated salary: $40,000 – $70,000 per year

5. Consultant

As an expert in your field, companies will be willing to pay for your expertise and guidance. Short-term contracts often lead to increased daily rates while you can also use this as an opportunity to travel the country or the world.

Estimated salary: $5,000 – $20,000 per month (depending on field)

6. Au Pair 

A live-in babysitter, or au pair, might not gain the highest wage. However, it’s a great option for anyone with childcare experience, not least because it means free accommodation and allows you to truly immerse yourself in the culture of family life in a new place.

Estimated salary: $500 – $2,000 per month (plus accommodation)

7. Cruise Line Worker 

Cruise liners need entire workforces ranging from cooks and cleaners to entertainers and medical staff. Earnings will be determined by the exact role you take on, but it is an ideal way to visit multiple places as you won’t be required to work 24/7.

Estimated salary: $1,000 – $4,000 per month (plus food and accommodation)

8. International Aid Worker 

Completing long and short-term roles for the UN or major organizations as an aid worker is a very rewarding career. Each project will take you to a new corner of the globe. You may work in R&D, funding, managing budgets, and more. Experience and a degree are needed. 

Estimated salary: $15 – $50 per hour

9. Translator 

To become a translator, you will need to be fluent in at least two languages and a qualification to prove this if you want the best paid jobs. You could subsequently work for public or government figures, in hotel resorts, or any setting where translators are useful.

Estimated salary: $10 – $50 per hour

10. Auditor

Auditors work with a range of companies to analyze entire business models, contributing massively to the company’s future performance and success. It is estimated that the average auditor spends 50% of their time traveling for their work.   

Estimated salary: $45,000 – $86,000 per year

11. Hotel Manager 

Moving into the role of hotel manager is one that allows you to relocate before subsequently changing to new branches once you feel ready. If working for a chain of hotels, it could provide a long-term career rather than a single job too.

Estimated salary: $90,000 – $130,000 per year

12. Marine Engineer

Marine engineers design and build vessels and offshore equipment. It is a universal skill that you could use to earn money as a nomad. Or you could work for a company that has clients over the world to enjoy short-term travel placements while still having a base at home.

Estimated salary: $60,000 – $125,000 per year

13. ESL Teacher

Teaching English to non-native speakers is one of the most popular travel jobs as it is a skill that’s sought in virtually every country. Depending on the exact role, you may require a degree or a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate. 

Estimated salary: $2,000 – $3,000 per month

14. Content Creator

Content creation can cover blogging, vlogging, podcasting, and a host of other creative avenues. Aside from combining creativity with travel, it offers an opportunity to work for yourself and potentially open up a plethora of secondary revenue streams.

Estimated salary: $3,000 – $5,000 per month

15. Film Camera Operator

Film and TV crews have to travel the world for on location shoots. There are many roles to consider including runner, camera operator, mic operator, director, producer, make-up artist, ADs, and more. As well as promoting travel, the work itself can be very engaging.

Estimated salary: $70,000 – $100,000 per year

16. Scuba Diving Instructor

Scuba diving is a common bucket list item for holidaymakers. If you travel to a hotspot, there will be plenty of work for PADI-qualified instructors. Alternatively, you could start a scuba diving school of your own. 

Estimated salary: $1000 – $4000 per month

17. Yoga Teacher

Yoga teachers (or pilates, Zumba, and PTs) can either find their own clients or work for local gyms and hotel resorts. Either way, enabling guests or locals to stay healthy can pay well. It also gives you a chance to find meditation spots in the places you visit.

Estimated salary: $30 – $100 per hour

18. Bartending

Bartending fits the vision of someone who works and travels better than any other job role. It is a great option for youngsters as it is flexible, requires no experience, and is readily available in all popular tourist destinations. Moving from one role to another is easy too.

Estimated salary: $1,000 – $3,000 per month

19. Teach English Online 

The role of an ESL teacher has already been discussed. However, you could also look to teach English via Skype or other online methods. This allows you to work with the same students even when you travel or pick up new students from around the globe.

Estimated salary: $1,000 – $3,000 per month

20. Travel Writer

Blogging and content creation have opened new doors. But you can also look to more traditional journalism jobs that cover travel. For example, you could write for magazines and newspapers or for travel guidebooks.

Estimated salary: $0.10 – $1.00 per word