Top 3 High-Paying Tech Careers You Can Prepare for as a Teen

 

        💻 1. Software Engineer

• What they do: Build apps, games, websites, and software we use every day.

• Salary: $100K – $300K+ in the USA

• How to start: Learn Java (✅), Python, or C++. Build mini-projects and contribute to GitHub.
  

  🧠 2. AI / Machine Learning Engineer

  • What they do: Teach machines to “think” — like recommending YouTube videos or powering ChatGPT!

  • Salary: $120K – $400K+

  • How to start: Learn Python, basic calculus, and AI tools like TensorFlow later.
    

    🛡️ 3. Cybersecurity Analyst

    • What they do: Protect systems from hackers and threats.

    • Salary: $90K – $200K+

    • How to start: Learn Linux, networks, and ethical hacking basics.