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Overview
inZOI features dozens of careers across its three cities, each with different salary progressions. This guide compares all careers by their top-rank daily salary in Meow. Careers are either Active (playable workplace where you control the Zoi) or Rabbit Hole (the Zoi disappears off-screen to work). Active careers tend to offer faster promotions through hands-on task completion, while Rabbit Hole careers advance more slowly but require less player attention.
Highest-Paying Careers
Career | Employer | Top Rank | Daily Salary | Type | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Westside Hustler | Boss | 2,169 Meow | Rabbit Hole | ||
Street Soldier | Dowon Solutions | Boss | 2,169 Meow | Rabbit Hole | |
Partner Lawyer | 2,040 Meow | Rabbit Hole | |||
Themis & Jones | Partner Lawyer | 2,040 Meow | Rabbit Hole | ||
Legendary Gamer | 1,998 Meow | Rabbit Hole | |||
All-Star Player | 1,998 Meow | Rabbit Hole | |||
Distinguished Professor | 1,920 Meow | Rabbit Hole | |||
Distinguished Professor | 1,920 Meow | Rabbit Hole | |||
Office Worker | Director | 1,881 Meow | Rabbit Hole | ||
Office Worker | Portfolio Manager | 1,881 Meow | Rabbit Hole | ||
Lead Developer | 1,845 Meow | Rabbit Hole | |||
Lead Developer | 1,845 Meow | Rabbit Hole |
The Lawyer career has the best hourly rate at approximately 340 Meow per hour for a 6-hour shift. Criminal careers (Gangster, Street Soldier) pay the most per day but come with a rising Crime Score that can trigger police encounters and arrest. Both law firms pay the same at Senior and Partner rank, but Themis & Jones in Bliss Bay starts higher (450 vs 300 Meow/day for Junior Lawyer).
Mid-Tier Careers
Career | Employer | Top Rank | Daily Salary | Type | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Military Manpower Admin | General | 1,827 Meow | Rabbit Hole | ||
Navy | Colonel | 1,827 Meow | Rabbit Hole | ||
Mirror of the Times | Editor-in-Chief | 1,665 Meow | Rabbit Hole | ||
Bliss Bay Times | Editor-in-Chief | 1,665 Meow | Rabbit Hole | ||
Office Team Lead | 1,550 Meow | Active | |||
Dowon Fire Station | Assistant Chief | 1,395 Meow | Active | ||
CEO | 1,296 Meow | Active | |||
Furniture Store | McKenzie Furniture Store | Manager | 918 Meow | Active | |
AZ Convenience Store | Manager | 918 Meow | Active (PT) | ||
Posey's Surf Shop | Manager | 918 Meow | Active (PT) |
Entry-Level and Part-Time Jobs
Part-time jobs pay less than full-time careers and most have limited or no promotion tracks. They work well for Zois who need flexible schedules or supplemental income.
Job | Employer | Starting Salary | Top Salary | Schedule | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AZ Convenience Store | 360 Meow | 918 Meow (Manager) | 3 days, 9 AM - 6 PM | ||
Posey's Surf Shop | 360 Meow | 918 Meow (Manager) | 3 days, 9 AM - 6 PM | ||
Deli Employee | Dowon Deli | 540 Meow | 540 Meow (single rank) | 3 days, 9 AM - 7 PM | |
Amusement Park Store | 310 Meow | 310 Meow (single rank) | 3 days, 11 AM - 8 PM | ||
Golden Apple Burger | 270 Meow | 270 Meow (single rank) | 3 days, 9 AM - 7 PM | ||
136 Meow | 600 Meow (Senior Trainee) | 5 days, 10 AM - 6 PM |
Dowon Deli has the highest single-rank part-time salary at 540 Meow per day, making it the best part-time option for pure income. Golden Apple Burger has the lowest starting salary in the entire game at 270 Meow per day. The Idol Trainee career is technically full-time and active, but it starts at the lowest salary in the game (136 Meow) and works 5 days per week, making it the least efficient early on.
Complete Salary Reference by Employer
The table below lists every employer in Dowon and Bliss Bay with all career ranks and exact daily salaries. Use this as a complete reference when choosing a career path. Salaries are in Meow per workday.
Dowon Employers
Employer | Career Track | Rank | Salary (Meow/day) | Hours | Days/Week | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Idol Trainee | Rookie Trainee | 136 | 10 AM - 6 PM | 5 | Active | |
Idol Trainee | Junior Trainee | 400 | 10 AM - 6 PM | 5 | Active | |
Idol Trainee | Senior Trainee | 600 | 10 AM - 6 PM | 5 | Active | |
Entertainment Planning | Employee | 198 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 5 | Active | |
Entertainment Planning | Team Lead | 450 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 5 | Active | |
Entertainment Planning | CEO | 1,296 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 5 | Active | |
Office Worker | Secretary | 378 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Office Worker | Chief Secretary | 900 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Office Worker | Director | 1,881 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Convenience Store | Cashier | 360 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Active (PT) | |
AZ Convenience Store | Convenience Store | Manager | 918 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Active (PT) |
Pro Gamer | Amateur Gamer | 264 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Pro Gamer | Pro Gamer | 864 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Pro Gamer | Legendary Gamer | 1,998 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Dowon Deli | Deli Employee | Cashier | 540 | 9 AM - 7 PM | 3 | Active (PT) |
Firefighter | Trainee | 297 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 4 | Active | |
Firefighter | Lieutenant | 594 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 4 | Active | |
Firefighter | Captain | 693 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 4 | Active | |
Firefighter | Battalion Chief | 1,197 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 4 | Active | |
Firefighter | Assistant Chief | 1,395 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 4 | Active | |
Dowon Solutions | Street Soldier | Muscle | 360 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole |
Dowon Solutions | Street Soldier | Crew Manager | 666 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole |
Dowon Solutions | Street Soldier | Boss | 2,169 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole |
Developer | Junior Developer | 414 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Developer | Senior Developer | 999 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Developer | Lead Developer | 1,845 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Lawyer | Junior Lawyer | 300 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Lawyer | Senior Lawyer | 1,164 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Lawyer | Partner Lawyer | 2,040 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Soldier | Trainee | 279 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Military Manpower Admin | Soldier | Officer | 675 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole |
Military Manpower Admin | Soldier | General | 1,827 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole |
Reporter | Reporter | 405 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Mirror of the Times | Reporter | Editor | 765 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole |
Mirror of the Times | Reporter | Editor-in-Chief | 1,665 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole |
Professor | Assistant Professor | 342 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Professor | Full Professor | 930 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Professor | Distinguished Professor | 1,920 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole |
Bliss Bay Employers
Employer | Career Track | Rank | Salary (Meow/day) | Hours | Days/Week | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Park Store | Cashier | 310 | 11 AM - 8 PM | 3 | Active | |
Park Office | Office Worker | 380 | 11 AM - 8 PM | 3 | Active | |
Park Office | Office Team Lead | 1,550 | 11 AM - 8 PM | 3 | Active | |
Park Field | Field Worker | 760 | 11 AM - 8 PM | 3 | Active | |
Football Player | Backup Player | 264 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Football Player | Starting Player | 864 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Football Player | All-Star Player | 1,998 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Reporter | Reporter | 405 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Bliss Bay Times | Reporter | Editor | 765 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole |
Bliss Bay Times | Reporter | Editor-in-Chief | 1,665 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole |
Professor | Assistant Professor | 342 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Professor | Full Professor | 930 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Professor | Distinguished Professor | 1,920 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Developer | Junior Developer | 414 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Developer | Senior Developer | 999 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Developer | Lead Developer | 1,845 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Fast Food | Cashier | 270 | 9 AM - 7 PM | 3 | Active (PT) | |
Furniture Store | Cashier | 360 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Active | |
McKenzie Furniture Store | Furniture Store | Manager | 918 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Active |
Soldier | Corporal | 279 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Navy | Soldier | Captain | 675 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole |
Navy | Soldier | Colonel | 1,827 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole |
Office Worker | Intern | 378 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Office Worker | Analyst | 900 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Office Worker | Portfolio Manager | 1,881 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Surf Shop | Cashier | 360 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Active (PT) | |
Posey's Surf Shop | Surf Shop | Manager | 918 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Active (PT) |
Lawyer | Junior Lawyer | 450 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Themis & Jones | Lawyer | Senior Lawyer | 1,164 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole |
Themis & Jones | Lawyer | Partner Lawyer | 2,040 | 9 AM - 3 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole |
Gangster | Rookie | 360 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole | |
Westside Hustler | Gangster | Underboss | 666 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole |
Westside Hustler | Gangster | Boss | 2,169 | 9 AM - 6 PM | 3 | Rabbit Hole |
Criminal Career Progression
The two criminal careers share the same salary progression and top salary but are based in different cities. Both are Rabbit Hole careers with three ranks and a 9 AM to 6 PM schedule, 3 days per week.
Rank | Street Soldier (Dowon) | Gangster (Bliss Bay) |
|---|---|---|
Entry | Muscle: 360 Meow/day | Rookie: 360 Meow/day |
Mid | Crew Manager: 666 Meow/day | Underboss: 666 Meow/day |
Top | Boss: 2,169 Meow/day | Boss: 2,169 Meow/day |
Working either criminal career gradually raises Crime Score, which can lead to police encounters and arrest.
Lawyer Career Progression
There are two law firms: Justitia Law Firm in Dowon and Themis & Jones in Bliss Bay. Both reach the same Senior and Partner salary, but Themis & Jones offers a higher starting wage.
Rank | Justitia (Dowon) | Themis & Jones (Bliss Bay) |
|---|---|---|
Junior Lawyer | 300 Meow/day | 450 Meow/day |
Senior Lawyer | 1,164 Meow/day | 1,164 Meow/day |
Partner Lawyer | 2,040 Meow/day | 2,040 Meow/day |
Both firms work 9 AM to 3 PM, 3 days per week. The 6-hour shift gives Lawyers the best Meow-per-hour rate in the game at 340 Meow/hour at Partner rank.
Idol Trainee Progression
The Idol Trainee career at Adam Entertainment in Dowon starts at the lowest salary in the game but promotes quickly through active gameplay. Note this career works 5 days per week, unlike most others that work 3.
Rank | Daily Salary |
|---|---|
Rookie Trainee | 136 Meow |
Junior Trainee | 400 Meow |
Senior Trainee | 600 Meow |
Despite the low top salary, the Idol Trainee career is one of the most engaging active careers. It is also the only career restricted to Young Adult Zois; the Zoi will become unemployed upon aging to Adult.
Cahaya Careers
The Island Getaway DLC added several careers exclusive to Cahaya. All Cahaya careers are full-time Rabbit Hole jobs. Salary data for Cahaya careers has not yet been fully confirmed.
Career | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Rabbit Hole | Entry-level tourism career. | |
Turtle Nestwatcher | Rabbit Hole | Environmental conservation. |
Encyclopedia Investigator | Rabbit Hole | Mid-level research career. |
Taxi Driver | Rabbit Hole | Entry-level transportation. |
Meditation Assistant | Rabbit Hole | Entry-level wellness. |
Farmer | Rabbit Hole | Entry-level agriculture. |
Miner | Rabbit Hole | Entry-level resource gathering. |
Rabbit Hole | Mid-level legal career. | |
Rookie Criminal | Rabbit Hole | Entry-level crime path. |
Active vs. Rabbit Hole
Aspect | Active (On-Site) | Rabbit Hole (Off-Site) |
|---|---|---|
Gameplay | Control the Zoi at the workplace | Zoi disappears off-screen |
Tasks | Complete timed tasks and mini-games | Periodic notifications only |
Promotion Speed | Faster (3-4 workdays per rank) | Slower (8-10 workdays per rank) |
Engagement | Higher player involvement | Passive, hands-off |
Meow-per-Hour Efficiency
When factoring in work hours, some careers stand out for earning efficiency. This table ranks the top careers by Meow earned per hour of work at their highest rank.
Career | Employer | Top Salary | Hours/Shift | Days/Week | Meow/Hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Justitia / Themis & Jones | 2,040 | 6 | 3 | 340 | |
1,998 | 6 | 3 | 333 | ||
Both universities | 1,920 | 6 | 3 | 320 | |
Portfolio Manager | 1,881 | 6 | 3 | 314 | |
Criminal Boss | Dowon Solutions / Westside Hustler | 2,169 | 9 | 3 | 241 |
Legendary Gamer | 1,998 | 9 | 3 | 222 | |
Director (Aramir) | 1,881 | 9 | 3 | 209 | |
Lead Developer | 1,845 | 9 | 3 | 205 | |
General / Colonel | Military / Navy | 1,827 | 9 | 3 | 203 |
Editor-in-Chief | Mirror of the Times / Bliss Bay Times | 1,665 | 9 | 3 | 185 |
The 6-hour shift careers (Lawyer, Professor, Football, Finance) dominate hourly efficiency. The Partner Lawyer earns 340 Meow per hour, making it the most time-efficient career in the game. While criminal careers earn more per day (2,169 Meow), their 9-hour shifts bring the hourly rate down to 241 Meow.
Freelance Income
Outside of formal careers, Zois can earn Meow through skill-based activities sold on the Pocket Market:
Activity | Skill Required | Potential Daily Income |
|---|---|---|
Paintings | 2,000+ Meow at high skill | |
Programs/Apps | 2,000+ Meow at high skill | |
Crafted Tools | 200-831 Meow per item | |
Bonsai Trees | Varies by quality |
Freelance income has no cap and can exceed career salaries with high enough skill levels. Skills can typically be maxed within a few in-game days with focused practice.
Career Requirements
Zois must be Young Adult or older to start a career.
All Seniors must retire from their careers.
No formal education or college degree is required for any career.
Some careers require reaching specific skill levels before they become available.
Career switching is free and can be done at any time through the Smartphone Career app.
A Zoi can only hold one job at a time. Quitting is required before accepting a new position.
The Idol Trainee career is restricted to Young Adult Zois only.
Tips
Lawyer offers the best hourly rate (340 Meow/hour). If you value time efficiency, it is the top choice.
Criminal careers (Gangster, Street Soldier) pay the most per day but come with Crime Score consequences.
Active careers promote faster because you directly complete tasks. Rabbit Hole careers are slower but require less attention.
Early game, take any available job. The salary difference matters less than having income.
For passive income alongside a career, level Art or Programming and sell products on the Pocket Market.
Football Player works only 3 days per week at 1,998 Meow per day with a 6-hour shift, leaving 4 days free for other activities.
Never miss work days and avoid shortening your schedule for the fastest promotion speed.
Themis & Jones in Bliss Bay starts Lawyers at 450 Meow/day vs Justitia's 300 Meow/day, so pick Bliss Bay if you want higher early income.
The Dowon Deli at 540 Meow/day is the highest-paying single-rank part-time job, beating both AZ Convenience Store (360) and Posey's Surf Shop (360).