Career Salary Comparison
Comparison of all career salaries in inZOI ranked by top-rank daily pay in Meow. The highest-paying careers are Gangster Boss and Street Soldier Boss at 2,169 Meow, followed by Lawyer Partner at 2,040 Meow. Covers Active vs Rabbit Hole careers, part-time jobs, and city-specific positions.
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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 | Top Rank | Daily Salary | Type | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Boss | 2,169 Meow | Rabbit Hole | ||
Street Soldier | Boss | 2,169 Meow | Rabbit Hole | |
Lawyer (Justitia Law Firm) | Partner | 2,040 Meow | Rabbit Hole | Any |
Legendary | 1,998 Meow | Rabbit Hole | Dowon | |
Football Player | All-Star | 1,998 Meow | Rabbit Hole | Bliss Bay |
Distinguished Professor | 1,920 Meow | Rabbit Hole | Dowon / Bliss Bay | |
Secretary (Aramir Group) | Director | 1,881 Meow | Rabbit Hole | Any |
Portfolio Manager (Plutus Financial) | Senior Manager | 1,881 Meow | Rabbit Hole | Bliss Bay |
Developer | Lead Developer | 1,845 Meow | Rabbit Hole | Any |
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 highest daily total but work 9-hour shifts and raise Crime Score.
Mid-Tier Careers
Career | Top Rank | Daily Salary | Type | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Amusement Park Worker | Office Team Lead | 1,550 Meow | Active | Bliss Bay |
Firefighter | Assistant Chief | 1,395 Meow | Active | Dowon |
Entertainment Planning | CEO | 1,296 Meow | Active | Dowon / Bliss Bay |
Furniture Store (McKenzie) | Manager | 918 Meow | Active | Bliss Bay |
Entry-Level and Part-Time Jobs
Part-time jobs pay less than full-time careers and do not have promotion tracks. They work well for Zois who need flexible schedules or supplemental income.
Job | Starting Salary | Type | City |
|---|---|---|---|
AZ Convenience Store | 360 Meow | Part-Time | Any |
Golden Apple Burger | Low | Part-Time | Bliss Bay |
Posey's Surf Shop | Low (3 days/week) | Part-Time | Bliss Bay |
Furniture Store Cashier | 360 Meow | Part-Time | Bliss Bay |
Criminal Career Progression
The two criminal careers share the same rank structure and top salary but are based in different cities. Both are Rabbit Hole careers with three ranks:
Rank | Street Soldier (Dowon) | Gangster (Bliss Bay) |
|---|---|---|
1 | Muscle | Rookie |
2 | Crew Manager | Underboss |
3 (Boss) | 2,169 Meow/day | 2,169 Meow/day |
Working either criminal career gradually raises Crime Score, which can lead to police encounters and arrest.
Lawyer Career Progression
The Lawyer career at Justitia Law Firm is available in any city and has some of the fastest salary growth:
Rank | Daily Salary |
|---|---|
Junior Lawyer | 300-450 Meow |
Senior Lawyer | 1,164 Meow |
Partner | 2,040 Meow |
Idol Trainee Progression
The Idol Trainee career at Adam Entertainment in Dowon starts at the lowest salary in the game but can grow significantly:
Rank | Daily Salary |
|---|---|
Rookie | 136 Meow |
Junior | 400 Meow |
Senior / Star Idol | 600+ Meow |
Cahaya Careers
The Island Getaway DLC added several careers exclusive to Cahaya:
Career | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Tour Guide Trainee | 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. |
Junior Lawyer (Sawara Law Firm) | 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 (1-3 levels per week) | Slower (8-10 workdays per level) |
Engagement | Higher player involvement | Passive, hands-off |
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.
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, leaving 4 days free for other activities.
Never miss work days and avoid shortening your schedule for the fastest promotion speed.