Ever wondered who gets paid the really big bucks?

LinkedIn knows, and has just released its list of the top paying jobs in the US.

Hey big spender

The job with the highest pay check requires someone with a lot of heart. Cardiologists top the list, making an average of US$356K per year.

Indeed, medical professionals fill the top nine spots with hallowed titles including radiologist, anaesthesiologist, surgeon, and pathologist. 

Law just scrapes in at number ten, with Senior Corporate Counsel making US$175K.

Moving on up

The data was collated from LinkedIn Salary, the social network's calculator for all things pay-based. 

If you'd like to find out where you sit on the corporate ladder, click here.