These are the jobs that offer the best work-life balance
As the saying goes, "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." But for those looking for a career that truly does offer opportunities for satisfaction, both in the office and in one's personal life, Glassdoor has released its ranking of jobs that offer the best work-life balance.
Data scientist, SEO manager and talent acquisition specialist took the top three spots on the list, with work-life balance ratings of 4.2, 4.1 and 4.0, respectively. Glassdoor rates work-life balance on a scale of 1-5, with 1 being "very dissatisfied" and 5 "very satisfied." Data is based on employee feedback shared by U.S.-based employees over the past year.
Check out the rest of the Top 10:
1. Data Scientist
Work-Life Balance Rating: 4.2
Salary: $114,808
2. SEO Manager
Work-Life Balance Rating: 4.1
Salary: $45,720
3. Talent Acquisition Specialist
Work-Life Balance Rating: 4.0
Salary: $63,504
4. Social Media Manager
Work-Life Balance Rating: 4.0
Salary: $40,000
5. Substitute Teacher
Work-Life Balance Rating: 3.9
Salary: $24,380
6. Recruiting Coordinator
Work-Life Balance Rating: 3.9
Salary: $44,700
7. UX Designer
Work-Life Balance Rating: 3.9
Salary: $91,440
8. Digital Marketing Manager
Work-Life Balance Rating: 3.9
Salary: $70,052
9. Marketing Assistant
Work-Life Balance Rating: 3.8
Salary: $32,512
10. Web Developer
Work-Life Balance Rating: 3.8
Salary: $66,040
While all the jobs on the list placed highly for their flexibility in pursuing an enriching life away from the job, there was quite a range on average income. Over half the jobs in the Top 10 list a salary of less than $50,000 annually; so while a data scientist's $114,000 might offer ample cash for off-hours adventures, but a ranked substitute teacher's $24,380 salary doesn't leave much for spending money.
To be included in Glassdoor's rankings, the job titles had to have at least 75 work-life balance ratings over the past 12 months, have "work life balance" mentioned as a pro of the job in at least 15 percent of reviews and have at least 200 job openings. You can see the full list of the 25 best jobs for work-life balance on the Glassdoor blog.
