Unlock Wealth: Top-Paying Careers in The Sims Legacy Collection

Summary

Some careers in The Sims Legacy Collection pay off instantly, while others pay peanuts at first but come through in the end.
Politicians, law enforcers, and military Sims start with decent pay but face diminishing returns at the top.
Pro athletes, fashion designers, and hackers in The Sims see low starting salaries but end up with lucrative top-level paychecks.

The long-awaited The Sims Legacy Bundle is now available at online retailers, allowing gaming enthusiasts worldwide to re-experience this iconic social simulation game. As players construct their ideal homes and indulge in life’s luxuries within picturesque neighborhood settings, they must pursue a career to finance their whimsical pursuits. The Legacy Collection features an array of careers due to the combined content from all the expansions.

Certain jobs offer immediate financial rewards, but they can quickly fizzle out, whereas others may start small but prove fruitful in the long run. Given this, it’s wise to secure a well-compensated entry-level job while you wait for promising career paths to emerge. This guide will feature top short-term and long-term career choices, along with tips on climbing their respective career ladders.

8. High To Low – Politics

A Golden Handshake But No Golden Parachute

Entry Level Pay: §220 (daily)
Top Level Pay: §750 (daily)
Required Skills: Creativity, Logic, Body, Charisma
Family Friends Need For Top Level: 17

In The Sims, high-ranking politicians receive a relatively small income compared to their real-life counterparts. Unlike in reality, they cannot engage in insider trading or other means of self-enrichment once they reach the top, despite needing an unusually large number (17) of family friends. Interestingly, mayors, who earn 750 simoleons daily, transform into interns in the medical field after the tenth step.

Although top-tier political Sims don’t have the ability to constantly switch between regulating industries and being in industry themselves, entry-level workers or campaign staff are relatively generously paid, receiving approximately 220 Simoleons per day, which is quite decent considering the nature of their job.

7. High To Low – Law Enforcement

A Good Starting Salary That Becomes Something Of A Joke

Entry Level Pay: §240 (daily)
Top Level Pay: §700 (daily)
Required Skills: Mechanical, Charisma, Body, Creativity, Logic
Family Friends Need For Top Level: 12

A career in law enforcement provides a substantial starting wage of $240 per day, enticing for Sims seeking quick earnings. Yet, the highest salary of $700 per day, awarded upon forming 12 close relationships, appears almost ludicrous, perhaps explaining why high-ranking law enforcers often switch to the Entertainment career path once they’ve reached their peak.

Although law enforcement careers offer modest pay at the higher levels, they are an excellent option for Sims who prioritize justice and order, or for players looking to temporarily play as strong, no-nonsense characters. However, for those primarily interested in making money, it’s advisable to explore other career paths once a more lucrative opportunity arises.

6. High To Low – Military

An Early Win But Not Worth Soldiering On For

Entry Level Pay: §250 (daily)
Top Level Pay: §650 (daily)
Required Skills: Mechanical, Charisma, Logic, Body
Family Friends Need For Top Level: 8

In Sims careers, you’ll often find that entry-level positions offer relatively high salaries, but as you climb up the ladder, wages decrease somewhat. Conversely, careers starting with lower pay can eventually lead to well-paying top positions. Interestingly, this particular career path provides the highest initial salary of 250 Simoleons per day at the bottom rung. However, generals at the peak earn 650 Simoleons daily.

Individuals who are low on funds (lacking enough money to use a computer to search for a job) may struggle when seeking temporary positions. However, once they receive their first few paychecks, these individuals should have accumulated sufficient funds for their savings, which can help them secure jobs that offer higher wages in the future. The ultimate position within this career track is the Law Enforcer role, an occupation that tends to underpay at higher levels.

5. Low To High – Pro Athlete

A Marathon, Not A Sprint To The Top

Entry Level Pay: §110 (daily)
Top Level Pay: §1,300 (daily)
Required Skills: Charisma, Body, Cooking, Creativity
Family Friends Need For Top Level: 13

In this game, a Professional Athletic career is seen as a long-term investment that starts with modest earnings of 110 Simoleons per day. Yet, it can become one of the richest careers, offering a daily paycheck of up to 1,300 Simoleons. To succeed in this career, you’ll need strong abilities in Charisma, Physical Fitness, Cooking, and Creativity, and you’ll benefit greatly from having 13 supportive family friends by your side.

This profession suits individuals who are physically active, have a passion for sports, and prefer overseeing competitive and ambitious Sims. The pinnacle role in this field culminates in the Xtreme career, a position that Sims may choose for the excitement rather than financial gain.

4. Low To High – Fashion

Trend Getters And Trend Setters

Entry Level Pay: §130 (daily)
Top Level Pay: §1,350 (daily)
Required Skills: Charisma, Body, Creativity
Family Friends Need For Top Level: 7

In contrast to some of the other well-paying careers within The Sims, the early stages of the fashion track aren’t excessively challenging. Beginning with a daily income of 130 simoleons for the entry-level job, fashion enthusiasts will be driven to earn the impressive 1,350 simoleons that top-level designers make every day.

To reach their destination, they must refine their Charisma and Physical abilities, along with showcasing a high level of Creativity. A high number of style points doesn’t automatically guarantee popularity, since the top position only needs 7 close acquaintances from family or friends. Maybe, after witnessing countless ambitious models every day, fashion designers decide to switch careers and explore the Culinary path instead.

3. Low To High – Music

From Rags And Trombones To Riches And Grand Pianos

Entry Level Pay: §90 (daily)
Top Level Pay: §1,400 (daily)
Required Skills: Mechanical, Charisma, Body, Creativity
Family Friends Need For Top Level: 15

In the lowest-paid role, street musicians in the Music career path scrape by on just 90 simoleons per day. But with determination, passion, and high Charisma and Creativity abilities, Sims can rise to the top as a wealthy celebrity activist.

To succeed in reaching the pinnacle, not only advanced abilities in Body, Mechanics, and Logic are essential, but also the support of 15 close family members or friends. This elite level offers a weekly income of 1,400 Simoleons. However, fame can be deceptive and demanding, causing mental strain as your Sim may eventually seek a shift into the comparatively less remunerative Paranormal career path.

2. Low To High – Entertainment

It Pays To Be Loved At The Top

Entry Level Pay: §100 (daily)
Top Level Pay: §1,400 (daily)
Required Skills: Charisma, Body, Creativity
Family Friends Need For Top Level:

At the beginning of the Slacker, Music, and Circus careers, there’s not much difference when compared to waiters and waitresses in the Entertainer track who earn around 100 simoleons a day. However, there’s a significant gap between this starting point and the Superstar, who makes §1,400 a day due to their exceptional Charisma, Physical Appeal, and Creativity abilities.

As a devoted fan, I’ve always admired how Sims have been attuned to global fans for what feels like forever. Now, it seems they yearn for more than just fame – they’re aiming for real impact and are ready to step into the world of politics. However, let me clarify that the “career” in the Superstar expansion is a unique path with no connection or relation to their political ambitions, even though they may share some familiar themes.

1. Low To High – Hacker – 1,550

Breaking Out Of The System

Entry Level Pay: §120 (daily)
Top Level Pay: §1,550 (daily)
Required Skills: Mechanical, Charisma, Logic, Creativity
Family Friends Need For Top Level:

If we consider money and knowledge as forms of power, it’s logical that the highest-paying job would be in the field of hacking. Even the starting salary for a Hacker isn’t shabby at 120 simoleons per day. With fully developed Logic, Creativity, high Charisma, and Mechanical abilities, a Hacker can rise to the top of their profession by using their skills to outsmart others.

One of the most appealing aspects could be that just eight close family members or friends can potentially climb to the peak, a position known as ‘information overlord’. Given the abundance of intriguing stories, it might even tempt hackers to transition into Journalism, which offers more moderate earnings compared to the top echelon.

2025-02-27 16:35