Life on the other side of the border could look much different for an American in Canada, particularly when it comes to good-paying jobs. As for high-paying careers, the U.S.’s northern neighbor actually has a higher average take-home wage, making it the ninth-best in the world. To compare, the U.S. came in 11th place.

The U.S. dollar stretches a bit further up north, but more taxes pay for the country’s healthcare system that so many Americans believe to be entirely free. In fact, a recent study with data used from Statistics Canada and the Canadian Institute for Health Information showed that a Canadian family of four will pay $12,057 for healthcare in 2017. That number isn’t static, however — what a Canadian pays in taxes varies by the person or family’s circumstances.

Here’s a breakdown of the top-paying jobs in Canada and what people in these roles could earn in American dollars.

1. Economic development director
Salary: $114,400 CAD ($92,716 USD)

If you’re after the highest-paying jobs north of the U.S. border, an economic development director is one of the best jobs in terms of pay. An economic development director is a government managerial position. These individuals evaluate, plan and implement a variety of economic and community plans or services. Their work can involve collecting data on the region they work for concerning taxation, labor markets, transportation, agriculture, or business growth.

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