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3-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.
3+inZOI features dozens of careers across its three cities, each with different salary progressions. This guide preserves the older career roster and its recorded top-rank salary figures 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.
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5+The figures and rankings below are a legacy reference rather than verified current daily pay. v0.8.0 changed payment to a daily basis and synchronized old career records; newer interview careers, team projects and evaluations are outside these older salary tables. Confirm a position's current pay and schedule in the Career app before making an income plan.
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57 Highest-Paying Careers
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79 CareerEmployerTop RankDaily SalaryTypeCityGangsterWestside HustlerBoss2,169 MeowRabbit HoleBliss BayStreet SoldierDowon SolutionsBoss2,169 MeowRabbit HoleDowonLawyerJustitia Law FirmPartner Lawyer2,040 MeowRabbit HoleDowonLawyerThemis & JonesPartner Lawyer2,040 MeowRabbit HoleBliss BayPro GamerDG EsportsLegendary Gamer1,998 MeowRabbit HoleDowonFootball PlayerBliss Bay NautilusAll-Star Player1,998 MeowRabbit HoleBliss BayProfessorUniversity of YoungsungDistinguished Professor1,920 MeowRabbit HoleDowonProfessorBliss Bay UniversityDistinguished Professor1,920 MeowRabbit HoleBliss BayOffice WorkerAramir GroupDirector1,881 MeowRabbit HoleDowonOffice WorkerPlutus FinancialPortfolio Manager1,881 MeowRabbit HoleBliss BayDeveloperDW SoftLead Developer1,845 MeowRabbit HoleDowonDeveloperBlue Moon SoftLead Developer1,845 MeowRabbit HoleBliss Bay
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911 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).
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1113 Mid-Tier Careers
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1315 CareerEmployerTop RankDaily SalaryTypeCityMilitaryMilitary Manpower AdminGeneral1,827 MeowRabbit HoleDowonNavyNavyColonel1,827 MeowRabbit HoleBliss BayJournalistMirror of the TimesEditor-in-Chief1,665 MeowRabbit HoleDowonJournalistBliss Bay TimesEditor-in-Chief1,665 MeowRabbit HoleBliss BayAmusement ParkBliss Bay Amusement ParkOffice Team Lead1,550 MeowActiveBliss BayFirefighterDowon Fire StationAssistant Chief1,395 MeowActiveDowonEntertainment PlanningAdam EntertainmentCEO1,296 MeowActiveDowonFurniture StoreMcKenzie Furniture StoreManager918 MeowActiveBliss BayConvenience StoreAZ Convenience StoreManager918 MeowActive (PT)DowonSurf ShopPosey's Surf ShopManager918 MeowActive (PT)Bliss Bay
1416 Entry-Level and Part-Time Jobs
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1618 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.
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1820 JobEmployerStarting SalaryTop SalaryScheduleCityConvenience StoreAZ Convenience Store360 Meow918 Meow (Manager)3 days, 9 AM - 6 PMDowonSurf ShopPosey's Surf Shop360 Meow918 Meow (Manager)3 days, 9 AM - 6 PMBliss BayDeli EmployeeDowon Deli540 Meow540 Meow (single rank)3 days, 9 AM - 7 PMDowonAmusement Park StoreBliss Bay Amusement Park310 Meow310 Meow (single rank)3 days, 11 AM - 8 PMBliss BayFast FoodGolden Apple Burger270 Meow270 Meow (single rank)3 days, 9 AM - 7 PMBliss BayIdol TraineeAdam Entertainment136 Meow600 Meow (Senior Trainee)5 days, 10 AM - 6 PMDowon
19-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.
21+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 amount among the four part-time employer tracks listed here at 270 Meow; the full-time Idol Trainee entry below is lower at 136 Meow. The Idol Trainee career is technically full-time and active. Its recorded starting amount is low at 136 Meow, and the Zoi works 5 days per week, making it an inefficient early-income option within this older table.
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2123 Complete Salary Reference by Employer
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23-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.
25+The table below preserves the older Dowon and Bliss Bay employers, ranks and recorded salary amounts. It is not an exhaustive current roster: v0.8.0 added Researcher, IT Developer, Architect, Music Producer and Journalist careers to those cities. Salary is paid daily since v0.8.0; recheck the current Career app before treating these inherited amounts as present-day pay.
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2527 Dowon Employers
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2729 EmployerCareer TrackRankSalary (Meow/day)HoursDays/WeekTypeAdam EntertainmentIdol TraineeRookie Trainee13610 AM - 6 PM5ActiveAdam EntertainmentIdol TraineeJunior Trainee40010 AM - 6 PM5ActiveAdam EntertainmentIdol TraineeSenior Trainee60010 AM - 6 PM5ActiveAdam EntertainmentEntertainment PlanningEmployee1989 AM - 6 PM5ActiveAdam EntertainmentEntertainment PlanningTeam Lead4509 AM - 6 PM5ActiveAdam EntertainmentEntertainment PlanningCEO1,2969 AM - 6 PM5ActiveAramir GroupOffice WorkerSecretary3789 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleAramir GroupOffice WorkerChief Secretary9009 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleAramir GroupOffice WorkerDirector1,8819 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleAZ Convenience StoreConvenience StoreCashier3609 AM - 6 PM3Active (PT)AZ Convenience StoreConvenience StoreManager9189 AM - 6 PM3Active (PT)DG EsportsPro GamerAmateur Gamer2649 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleDG EsportsPro GamerPro Gamer8649 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleDG EsportsPro GamerLegendary Gamer1,9989 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleDowon DeliDeli EmployeeCashier5409 AM - 7 PM3Active (PT)Dowon Fire StationFirefighterTrainee2979 AM - 6 PM4ActiveDowon Fire StationFirefighterLieutenant5949 AM - 6 PM4ActiveDowon Fire StationFirefighterCaptain6939 AM - 6 PM4ActiveDowon Fire StationFirefighterBattalion Chief1,1979 AM - 6 PM4ActiveDowon Fire StationFirefighterAssistant Chief1,3959 AM - 6 PM4ActiveDowon SolutionsStreet SoldierMuscle3609 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleDowon SolutionsStreet SoldierCrew Manager6669 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleDowon SolutionsStreet SoldierBoss2,1699 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleDW SoftDeveloperJunior Developer4149 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleDW SoftDeveloperSenior Developer9999 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleDW SoftDeveloperLead Developer1,8459 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleJustitia Law FirmLawyerJunior Lawyer3009 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HoleJustitia Law FirmLawyerSenior Lawyer1,1649 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HoleJustitia Law FirmLawyerPartner Lawyer2,0409 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HoleMilitary Manpower AdminSoldierTrainee2799 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleMilitary Manpower AdminSoldierOfficer6759 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleMilitary Manpower AdminSoldierGeneral1,8279 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleMirror of the TimesReporterReporter4059 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleMirror of the TimesReporterEditor7659 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleMirror of the TimesReporterEditor-in-Chief1,6659 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleUniversity of YoungsungProfessorAssistant Professor3429 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HoleUniversity of YoungsungProfessorFull Professor9309 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HoleUniversity of YoungsungProfessorDistinguished Professor1,9209 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit Hole
2830 Bliss Bay Employers
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3032 EmployerCareer TrackRankSalary (Meow/day)HoursDays/WeekTypeBliss Bay Amusement ParkPark StoreCashier31011 AM - 8 PM3ActiveBliss Bay Amusement ParkPark OfficeOffice Worker38011 AM - 8 PM3ActiveBliss Bay Amusement ParkPark OfficeOffice Team Lead1,55011 AM - 8 PM3ActiveBliss Bay Amusement ParkPark FieldField Worker76011 AM - 8 PM3ActiveBliss Bay NautilusFootball PlayerBackup Player2649 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HoleBliss Bay NautilusFootball PlayerStarting Player8649 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HoleBliss Bay NautilusFootball PlayerAll-Star Player1,9989 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HoleBliss Bay TimesReporterReporter4059 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleBliss Bay TimesReporterEditor7659 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleBliss Bay TimesReporterEditor-in-Chief1,6659 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleBliss Bay UniversityProfessorAssistant Professor3429 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HoleBliss Bay UniversityProfessorFull Professor9309 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HoleBliss Bay UniversityProfessorDistinguished Professor1,9209 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HoleBlue Moon SoftDeveloperJunior Developer4149 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleBlue Moon SoftDeveloperSenior Developer9999 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleBlue Moon SoftDeveloperLead Developer1,8459 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleGolden Apple BurgerFast FoodCashier2709 AM - 7 PM3Active (PT)McKenzie Furniture StoreFurniture StoreCashier3609 AM - 6 PM3ActiveMcKenzie Furniture StoreFurniture StoreManager9189 AM - 6 PM3ActiveNavySoldierCorporal2799 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleNavySoldierCaptain6759 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleNavySoldierColonel1,8279 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HolePlutus FinancialOffice WorkerIntern3789 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HolePlutus FinancialOffice WorkerAnalyst9009 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HolePlutus FinancialOffice WorkerPortfolio Manager1,8819 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HolePosey's Surf ShopSurf ShopCashier3609 AM - 6 PM3Active (PT)Posey's Surf ShopSurf ShopManager9189 AM - 6 PM3Active (PT)Themis & JonesLawyerJunior Lawyer4509 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HoleThemis & JonesLawyerSenior Lawyer1,1649 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HoleThemis & JonesLawyerPartner Lawyer2,0409 AM - 3 PM3Rabbit HoleWestside HustlerGangsterRookie3609 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleWestside HustlerGangsterUnderboss6669 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit HoleWestside HustlerGangsterBoss2,1699 AM - 6 PM3Rabbit Hole
3133 Criminal Career Progression
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3335 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.
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3537 RankStreet Soldier (Dowon)Gangster (Bliss Bay)EntryMuscle: 360 Meow/dayRookie: 360 Meow/dayMidCrew Manager: 666 Meow/dayUnderboss: 666 Meow/dayTopBoss: 2,169 Meow/dayBoss: 2,169 Meow/day
3638 Working either criminal career gradually raises Crime Score, which can lead to police encounters and arrest.
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3840 Lawyer Career Progression
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4042 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.
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4244 RankJustitia (Dowon)Themis & Jones (Bliss Bay)Junior Lawyer300 Meow/day450 Meow/daySenior Lawyer1,164 Meow/day1,164 Meow/dayPartner Lawyer2,040 Meow/day2,040 Meow/day
4345 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.
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4547 Idol Trainee Progression
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47-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.
49+The Idol Trainee career at Adam Entertainment in Dowon has a low recorded starting salary but promotes quickly through active gameplay. Note this career works 5 days per week, unlike most others that work 3.
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4951 RankDaily SalaryRookie Trainee136 MeowJunior Trainee400 MeowSenior Trainee600 Meow
5052 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.
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5254 Cahaya Careers
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54-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.
56+The Island Getaway DLC added several careers exclusive to Cahaya. All Cahaya careers in the older table are full-time Rabbit Hole jobs. v0.8.0 added Travel Agent with an interview requirement; do not merge its role or salary with the older Tour Guide entry without current confirmation. Salary data for Cahaya careers has not been fully verified here.
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5658 CareerTypeNotesTour GuideRabbit HoleEntry-level tourism career.Turtle NestwatcherRabbit HoleEnvironmental conservation.Encyclopedia InvestigatorRabbit HoleMid-level research career.Taxi DriverRabbit HoleEntry-level transportation.Meditation AssistantRabbit HoleEntry-level wellness.FarmerRabbit HoleEntry-level agriculture.MinerRabbit HoleEntry-level resource gathering.Junior Lawyer (Sawara Law Firm)Rabbit HoleMid-level legal career.Rookie CriminalRabbit HoleEntry-level crime path.
5759 Active vs. Rabbit Hole
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5961 AspectActive (On-Site)Rabbit Hole (Off-Site)GameplayControl the Zoi at the workplaceZoi disappears off-screenTasksComplete timed tasks and mini-gamesPeriodic notifications onlyPromotion SpeedFaster (3-4 workdays per rank)Slower (8-10 workdays per rank)EngagementHigher player involvementPassive, hands-off
6062 Meow-per-Hour Efficiency
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6264 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.
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6466 CareerEmployerTop SalaryHours/ShiftDays/WeekMeow/HourPartner LawyerJustitia / Themis & Jones2,04063340Football All-StarBliss Bay Nautilus1,99863333Distinguished ProfessorBoth universities1,92063320Portfolio ManagerPlutus Financial1,88163314Criminal BossDowon Solutions / Westside Hustler2,16993241Legendary GamerDG Esports1,99893222Director (Aramir)Aramir Group1,88193209Lead DeveloperDW Soft / Blue Moon Soft1,84593205General / ColonelMilitary / Navy1,82793203Editor-in-ChiefMirror of the Times / Bliss Bay Times1,66593185
6567 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.
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6769 Freelance Income
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6971 Outside of formal careers, Zois can earn Meow through skill-based activities sold on the Pocket Market:
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7173 ActivitySkill RequiredPotential Daily IncomePaintingsArt2,000+ Meow at high skillPrograms/AppsProgramming2,000+ Meow at high skillCrafted ToolsHandiwork200-831 Meow per itemBonsai TreesGardeningVaries by quality
7274 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.
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7476 Career Requirements
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7678 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 career at a time, and quitting is required before accepting a new career. School enrollment and player-owned business are separate categories that can stack alongside the single career as of v0.8.0, as long as the schedules do not overlap.The Idol Trainee career is restricted to Young Adult Zois only.
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7880 Tips
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8082 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).