Bangalore: Pay packages and stress levels often go hand-in-hand. And there is a general perception among people that higher the salary, greater will be the stress levels. But were you aware that there are a few careers that are high on pay and low on stress, which is contrary to the popular perception.    

Aspiring to know more?  Take a look at the jobs that are high paying yet low on stress, as listed by Heather Rutherford of eHow.  

Geographer

This is one of the most flexible lines of work in the market that is filled with a wide variety of employment opportunities. As a geographer you can either opt to work as an educator at the college level or opt to be associated with government bodies of various levels. Positive outlook, lucrative pay, meager competition and greater job security are a few positives of being associated with this profession. Plus the fact that your work will be fairly independent and the job gives you almost complete autonomy over your schedule makes it a great career option for people who aspire to work in a stress free environment.      

The average annual income for these professionals is roughly around 4.05 lakh.