There are three types of Careers inThe Sims 4. Some of these Careers affect players’ gameplay, like the Doctor Career, where players have to travel with their Sim to the job location. However, the others don’t take players to any locations, but the Sim either works from home or,like the Culinary Career, the Sim would disappear for a few hours.
When Simmers reach a certain rank in a Career, they’ll have to choose one of the two branches. Keep in mind, that not allThe Sims 4Careersbranch out like the Doctor Career. Sometimes, a Career will have a branch that pays more than the other. There are other Careers that pay by gigs likeInterior DesignandActor. However, the amount of money players can make depends on how many gigs they decide to complete.
Updated on July 08, 2025, by Nahda Nabiilah:Although it’s quite easy to use cheats and gain a lot of Simoleons in The Sims 4, getting a job and using hard-earned money will always be more satisfying. Additionally, many of the legacy challenges are rags-to-riches type of challenges, in which Simmers must start from zero and build their way up until they build a functional house. It’s not easy, and it’s definitely time-consuming to earn money through careers and not through mods and cheats. So, it will be extremely helpful to know which job pays the most Simoleons to get a lot of money quickly.
31Green Technician (Civil Designer)
Weekly Pay: $8,532
The Green Technician is all about creating new gadgets to help other Simsmake the world greener inThe Sims 4and a better place to live for other Sims, which is why you need to focus on the Logic and Fabricator Skills. You can do that by working as a Civil Designer and choosing the Green Technician branch.
Once players reach the last level of the branch, where there are no more promotions after that, they will make $237/hour and work nine hours from 6 AM until 3 PM, so Simmers will bring home $2,133/day. By going to work on all the required four days of the week, your Sim will earn $8,532/week.
30Politician
Weekly Pay: $9,520
Politician is a Career included in the City Living Expansion Pack. Players will have a chance to become President or work on a charity case while leveling up the Charisma Skill inThe Sims 4.
Eventually, at rank five, Simmers are asked tochoose between the Politician branchand the Charity Organizer branch. Becoming President means players will enjoy $340/hour or $2,380/day. While it’s not the most rewarding Career, $9,520/week is definitely not bad for Simmers who care about the job more than the Simoleons.
29Expert (Salaryperson)
As a Salaryperson in the Expert branch, Simmers need to focus on their Logic and Programming Skills. The daily task is to optimize the spreadsheet formula. You try to go to work whilehaving a Focused moodletto increase the chance of getting a promotion to the Expert branch, which is the final one.
You will make $272/hour and work for seven hours every five days of the week. So, in total, players are making $1,904/day, which is not bad considering other careers that offer lower Simoleons daily. As for the entire week, players will make around $9,520/week.
28Musician (Entertainer)
The ideal mood for Sims working in the Entertainer Career is Inspired. While having this moodlet, it’s best to practice the required Skills, as it helps increase it much faster. Upon choosing the Musician branch at rank five, players must focus on Piano and Guitar/Violin Skills.
After getting promoted torank 10 in the Musician path of the Entertainer Career, you will start to work seven hours for four days a week. As for the Simoleons, Simmers will receive $340/day or $2,380/day, which translates to $9,520/week.
27Chef (Culinary)
Weekly Pay: $9,840
The Culinary Career path comes with many advantages, especially if you choose the Chef branch at rank six. Not only will players receive more Simoleons than the Mixologist path, but they will alsoobtain some high-quality kitchen furniture.
After reaching the final rank in the Chef Career, Simmers will get $410/hour and $2,460/day by working six hours a day for four days. So, you will earn $9,840/week in addition to all the previously obtained reward items for being promoted.
26Supervisor (Salaryperson)
Weekly Pay: $9,940
Simmers can choose to work as a Salaryperson thanks tothe Snowy Escape Expansion Pack. Climbing on the Career ladder until level five will make the Sim choose between two branches, one of them being the Supervisor Branch.
After many days, even weeks, of meeting the work requirements and taking care of the Sim’s Skills, Simmers will finally achieve level 10 of the Supervisor Branch. Players will work for four days a week for seven hours to enjoy $355/hour, which translates to $2,485/day or $9,940/week.
25Pro Athlete (Athlete)
Weekly Pay: $9,990
It’s not a secret that any branch of the Athlete Career requires the Fitness Skill, which can be leveled up by various actions such as working out, jogging, or reading books. Additionally, you might need to increase the Charisma Skill by choosing certain dialogue options or practicing in the mirror.
Eventually, you will be faced witha couple of branches in the Athlete Careerafter reaching Rank five. Choosing the Pro Athlete branch allows players to work five days a week for six hours while earning $333/hour or $1,998/day. This means that Simmers can enjoy $9,990/week inThe Sims 4.
24Judge (Law)
Weekly Pay: $10,200
The Law career inThe Sims 4is a rabbit hole type of career. By choosing the Judge branch, you must focus on the Logic andResearch & Debate Skillsif you wish to get a promotion and earn the Chief of Justice title. It’s not the most profitable career, but it’s still fun to play if you consider it necessary for story purposes.
Your Sim will work eight hours every day and earn $425/hour, so they will make $3,400/day. Considering they will work for only three days of the week, you will get $10,200/week to spend.
23Floral Designer (Gardener)
Weekly Pay: $10,500
The Floral Designer is actually a branch of theGardener Career inThe Sims 4. Simmers will get to enjoy arranging different types of flowers and earn Simoleons at the end of the day for their hard work.
The Gardener Career branches out once players reach the fifth rank, and they can either choose Botanist or Floral Designer. The latter rewards Simmers with $350/hour, $2,100/day, or $10,500/week.
22Detective
Weekly Pay: $10,600
Getting to playDetective is a fun experience inThe Sims 4. Unlike the rabbit hole careers where Sims disappear for hours and return exhausted, players get to travel with their Sims and perform tasks to earn a promotion.
Upon getting promoted to Rank 10 and becoming Chief, Sims will be working eight hours for five days a week and earning $265/hour. This means players get to enjoy $2,120/day or $10,600/week.
