--- title: "7 well-paying jobs accessible without a degree | Actual group" description: "Discover 7 well-paying jobs accessible without a degree. We help you quickly find a job near you." canonical_url: "https://www.actualgroup.com/en/blog/7-metiers-bien-payes-accessibles-sans-diplome" locale: en meta: "og:description": "Discover 7 well-paying jobs accessible without a degree. We help you quickly find a job near you." "og:title": "7 well-paying jobs accessible without a degree" --- [Advice](https://www.actualgroup.com/en/blog/category/advice) # **7 well-paying jobs accessible without a degree** July 17, 2026·4 min read [Advice](https://www.actualgroup.com/en/blog/category/advice) *Earning a good living doesn't necessarily mean doing long studies. Certain jobs, accessible without a degree, allow you to learn on the job and offer attractive pay.* ## A job without a degree? It's possible! Let's admit that it is often easier to find a job, especially a well-paid position, when you have a higher education degree in hand. Especially in France, where recruiters remain very attached to diplomas. However, profiles without titles or certifications are not doomed to face unemployment. Many professional sectors recruit with no prerequisites. Under these conditions, companies will focus mainly on soft skills and candidates' motivation. For these jobs, training is even done directly in the field, through experience. Others might require a professional qualification or certification (like jobs requiring technical skills), accessible through short training courses or a validation of prior experience (VAE). ## Choosing the right job to get paid well It is entirely possible to earn a good living doing a job that doesn't require a degree by choosing wisely! We advise you to look into so-called "in-demand" jobs. They struggle to recruit, either because they are expanding rapidly or because they suffer from a poor image. This is, for example, the case with construction jobs, which have a reputation for being particularly strenuous. Yet, with the modernization of tools and working methods, working conditions have evolved significantly. It's really worth taking an interest in them! Likewise, remember to look at jobs that offer bonuses and those where internal promotion is frequent. You will probably start at the bottom with the minimum wage, but you will quickly enjoy a great salary! ## 7 well-paying jobs recruiting without a degree ### Packaging operative In high demand in pharmaceutical or cosmetics factories, the position of packaging operative does not require a degree. And the prospects for advancement are attractive! ### Logistics handler With the boom in online shopping, the job of handler is in high demand on the job market. Accessible without a degree, it may require a CACES certification to drive machinery (forklifts), which can often be funded by your employment agency. Bonuses and allowances for working shift hours, attractive and rapid opportunities for promotion to team leader or stock manager positions: the job offers many benefits. ### Crane operator Not afraid of heights? Ask your Actual advisor about getting your tower crane CACES and become a crane operator! The base salary, well above the minimum wage, can quickly increase depending on your travel to construction sites. ### Truck driver Also consider heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver jobs! The base salary is attractive, but it's mainly the bonuses that will allow you to build up great earnings! To boost your salary even further, aim for international transport! The only prerequisites: a C or CE licence and a FIMO certificate (mandatory minimum initial training). The latter is a qualifying course lasting 4 weeks that allows you to become a truck driver even if you don't have a qualifying degree! ### Order picker Driven by the growth of e-commerce, order pickers are constantly being recruited, with no degree required. Rigour, organization, and pace are the main qualities expected. Shift work entitles you to bonuses and allowances that boost your pay, and promotions to forklift driver positions (with CACES) or team leader are common. ### Waiter / Waitress Shift work, a noisy environment, standing for long periods... the job suffers from a poor image. Yet, it can be rewarding for dynamic people who enjoy interacting with the public and being of service. The pay can be very gratifying, especially if you work in a major city or a tourist establishment where tips are plentiful. And for that, there's no need to have attended hospitality school! ### Plumber Finally, probably the best known of all and the most sought-after in the trade sector: the plumbing profession! Please note, having a high school diploma is not essential to work as a plumber, but the profession nevertheless requires certain qualifications. You will therefore need at least a CAP (for example, the CAP for sanitary installations), also accessible through VAE. Specializing and entrepreneurship are excellent ways to boost your earnings. As you can see, the lack of a degree is not an obstacle to landing a well-paid job. By focusing on in-demand professions, bonuses, and internal promotion, you can quickly build a solid and evolving career path. To be guided toward assignments and training adapted to your profile, contact your Actual advisor! 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