11 jobs where the pay isn't what you'd expect by Rachel Gillett on Aug 1, 2016, 9:17 AM  Considering the importance and difficulties of the job, you might think that the leader of the free world would also get paid the most in the US — but you'd be wrong.
According to Title 3 of the US Code, the US President earns a salary of $400,000, along with a $50,000 annual expense account, a $100,000 nontaxable travel account, and $19,000 for entertainment. This is far less, however, than the millions of dollars that certain CEOs, athletes, and investment bankers make. And this isn't the only job where pay doesn't match expectations. Glassdoor put together a list of 11 jobs (including US president) that pay more or less than you might think they should. For the jobs on the below list, the median annual base salaries are based on at least 30 salary reports shared by employees on Glassdoor as of this month. In no particular order, here are ten more: SEE ALSO: 22 jobs where people make far more now than they would have 10 years ago  Paramedic Median base salary: $36,000 Job Openings: 800 Glassdoor's salary insight: If you think working in healthcare will bring in a big payday, that's not the case for every job. Paramedics, who are typically first to respond and treat people when emergencies happen, earn $36,000, substantially less than a physician ($175,929) or registered nurse ($63,070). However, a college degree is not required for this position, though specialized training is to be licensed and certified.
 Anesthesiologist Median base salary: $294,811 Job Openings: 543 Glassdoor's salary insight: It's no secret physicians can earn a lot of money ($175,929), but if you want to earn even more money, you may want to specialize as an anesthesiologist. Earning nearly $300,000 per year, these doctors not only attend medical school, but then they go on to complete another four years in an anesthesiology residency. As part of the job, there is high stakes as well – Anesthesiologists must be meticulous in maintaining a patient's level of consciousness and amount of oxygen in the blood, among other things, during surgeries.
 Software engineer intern Median monthly pay: $5,275 *If worked year-round, equates to a median base salary of $68,576 Job Openings: 305 Glassdoor's salary insight: The number of software engineer jobs is expected to grow by 17% through 2024, which is more than double the growth rate of all jobs (7%). With demand outpacing supply for software engineers, companies that can find and keep the best and brightest young talent will have the competitive edge. This is why a good college student (intern) with great software engineering skills is worth $68,576 per year (or $5,275 per month), translating to pay that is 42% more than what the average American worker took home last year.
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