EA / DexertoThere are a lot of unique careers for your Sims to pursue in The Sims 4, from those featured in the base game to the jobs added throughout the many Expansions, Game Packs, and Stuff Packs..
Whether your Sim wants a full-time job exploring space as an Astronaut, or part-time work in retail to save some extra cash, there’s loads of paths available to them — and we’ve got a comprehensive list of every possible career in the game.
The Sims 4 careers list
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Career | Career Tracks | Main Skills | Job Type | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
N/A | Charisma Fitness | Full Time | Get Famous | |
Space Ranger Interstellar Smuggler | Fitness Logic Rocket Science | Full Time | Base Game | |
Professional Athlete Bodybuilder | Charisma Fitness | Full Time | Base Game | |
N/A | Charisma | Part Time | Base Game | |
N/A | Mixology | Part Time | Base Game |
Full Time jobs
Below we’ve got a more detailed rundown of every full time career in The Sims 4, including the unique career branches you can follow with them.
Astronaut
Dexerto / EA MaxisThe Astronaut is a perfect career option for any Sims fascinated with the wider universe.
Once you progress through the career track, you’ll have the chance to become a Space Ranger patrolling planets, or an Interstellar Smuggler.
Developing your Logic and Fitness skills is essential for becoming an Astronaut.
Athlete
Dexerto / EA MaxisSporty types can always pursue the life of an Athlete in The Sims 4.
After being promoted through career levels, a Sim can become a professional athlete and work their way up from a rookie to entering the Hall of Fame. If hitting the weights is what they prefer, the Bodybuilder track is enough option.
Investing in the Fitness skill is what we’d advise for Sims aiming for this career.
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Business
Dexerto / EA MaxisBusiness-savvy Sims can opt for a Business career where they start as a mailroom technician and climb the cooperate ladder all the way to senior management.
The business branches mean that Sims can either continue working in Management or take their careers into the Investment line of work.
The Charisma and Logic skills are extremely important in Business.
Criminal
For Sims players who are also big fans of the GTA franchise, the Criminal career track may appeal to you as you don’t have to play by the rules, and it’s a great way to make a lot of money.
Criminals can either head down the Crime Boss, or Oracle paths once they’ve progressed enough.
The mischief skill is what you’ll need in order to become a Criminal in The Sims 4.
Culinary
Dexerto / EA MaxisThe Culinary track is great for any food lovers. If your Sims have a passion for food then a career in the Culinary arts may be the way to go.
This path allows a Sim to either work towards becoming a Chef, or a Mixologist so no matter if they before good food or delightful drinks, they should be satisfied with either branch.
Alongside Cooking, the Creative Trait can help a Sim get inspired in their Culinary work.
Entertainer
Dexerto / EA MaxisEntertainment is ideal for Sims who want to see their name up in lights.
The Entertainer path in The Sims 4 offers the chance to become a Musician or Comedian so Sims with a passion for music, or a great sense of humor will be well suited to this track.
Having high Charisma will benefit Comedians, and being creative will be handy for Musicians.
Freelancer
Dexerto / EA MaxisFreelancing is one of the most versatile career paths in The Sims 4. This is a unique job to get into as you’ll have to choose an agency to get connections for jobs in your area of expertise.
Sims will work from home in their own time and after they do a certain number of jobs they’ll start to level up. Via the Freelancer path, Sims can work towards being Programmers, Digital Artists, Writers, Fashion Photographers, Crafters, and even Paranormal investigators.
Painter
EA / MAXISLovers of art can follow the Painter career track in The Sims 4.
A Sim can be a professional artist whose technique is studied by future generations. If collecting great works of art sounds more appealing, however, the Patron of the Arts branch sees Sims working their way to becoming a highly respected curator.
The Painting skill will ensure you excel as a Painter in The Sims 4.
Secret Agent
If the traditional 9 – 5 isn’t your thing, the Secret Agent path is one of the most unique and fun.
Sims get their start as a standard Agent answering phones and processing expense reports but can soon become a professional spy living dangerously from mission to mission. Depending on how good or evil you feel, the Diamond Agent or Villian branches are available to go down in this career.
Having Fitness, Charisma, and Logic will also help any Sim pursuing Secret Agent work.
Self-Employed
Self-employed is similar to the freelance route with different type of jobs.
Any Sims who would prefer to be their own boss in the game can earn money through painting, woodworking, gardening, hacking, fishing, and playing music for tips.
Style Influencer
Fashion Forward Sims can thrive as Style Influencers.
Those who progress in this career can be a Professional Sylist or a cutting-edge Trendsetter who changes the fashion world.
Friend of the World is a handy skill to have as a Style Influencer as you’ll more easily be able to connect with other Sims.
Tech Guru
Tech is a lucrative career with a lot of options for Sims who enjoy spending time working with computers. From starting as a live chat support agent to heading up a department as a development captain on groundbreaking products, it’s a satisfying path to take.
Tech Guru’s can either branch off to be eSports Competitors or a Start-up Entrepreneur.
Video Gaming and Programming are essential skills for any Tech Guru to have in The Sims 4.
Writer
Dexerto / EA MaxisFor wordsmiths, writing could be the perfect job to choose in The Sims 4.
By entering a writing career Sims can eventually become a bestselling fiction Author whose characters and worlds are loved worldwide. They could also go down the Journalism route and work their up to editor-in-chief, and even become a scribe of history whose work is studied by future generations.
Writing is the most important skill for any aspiring writer to have in The Sims 4.
Detective
Dexerto / EA MaxisIn the Get to Work expansion, the Detective career was made available to players. Each career in the expansion lets you follow your Sims to work to see their day to day activities and, in this case, the ins and outs of solving crimes.
Detectives can be called to work at any time of day. They’ll collect evidence, take witness reports, and find clues to solve cases.
Doctor
Dexerto / EA MaxisDoctor was another profession added in the Get to Work DLC. This is another active career where you’ll follow your Sim to the hospital.
Doctors can be called into work at any time, and typically spend their days running tests on patients, diagnosing and treating illnesses, and occasionally attending to any emergencies both in and out of the hospital.
A high level Handiness skill is helpful for Doctors as it can ensure their medical equipment is unbreakable and say a lot of time throughout their working day.
Scientist
Dexerto / EA MaxisThe final job from the Get to Work expansion is Scientist. Like Doctors and Detectives, Scientists can be followed to work and called into their job at any time.
As a Scientist, Sims will work from FutureSim labs where they’ll have to interact with different objects and labs to complete their day-to-day tasks. These include the Chemical Analyzer, Chemistry Lab, and Invention Constructor. They can test serums and create new inventions while working in labs.
Logic is a perfect skill for any Scientist Sims to have, and giving your Sim the Genius Trait also doesn’t hurt as it pairs well with Logic.
Critic
Dexerto / EA MaxisThe City Living introduced 3 additional careers to The Sims 4 with one being the Critic. If you’ve got an opinionated Sim with plenty to say then they could enter the Critic career field.
Depending on their passion, they can branch off into a job as an Art or Food critic. Critics have the option of either working in an office or remotely from home.
The Creative trait is ideal for any aspiring Critic to have in The Sims 4.
Politician
Dexerto / EA MaxisPolitician is another career that was added in the City Living DLC. Sims working in politics can work from home where they’ll be offered their first assignment right away, and if they complete it their job performance will improve.
Once they progress, Sims can continue to follow the Politician branch, or step into Charity Organization instead.
Sims hoping to pursue politics in the game should have the Outgoing and Self-Assered skills.
Social Media
Dexerto / EA MaxisThe final job City Living brought to the game was the Social Media role. Sims on this career path will need to keep on top of the biggest trends, engage their followers, and keep people coming back for more on their various social feeds.
Social Media can lead to either a career as an Internet Personality or a Public Relations role.
Gardener
Dexerto / EA MaxisGardening may be ideal for Sims who love the outdoors. This job was added in the game’s Seasons expansion.
Sims who pursue the gardening profession can branch off into Botany (great for logical-minded Sims), or Floral Design (for those who have skills in flower arranging.)
Leveling up the Gardening skill is essential for any Sims with a green thumb in the game.
Actor / Actress
Dexerto / EA MaxisThe Get Famous DLC gave Sims the chance to become famous actors or actresses. If your Sims love the spotlight and are aiming to be in big-budget movies and the most popular TV shows, then this career is a great option.
This path starts with Sims joining an agency to attend auditions, and they can work their way up the ladder from supporting actor to a silver screen icon.
Charisma and Fitness are great skills to have for Actors and Actresses in The Sims 4.
Military
Dexerto / EA MaxisMilitary careers made a return to The Sims 4 with the StrangerVille expansion.
Sims will need to have great levels of physical fitness and a lot of discipline to enter a Military career. After progressing, it’s possible to become an Officer or work as a Covert Officer uncovering important intel and secrets.
Logic is also an extremely useful skill especially if a Sim wants to become a Covert Officer.
Conservationist
Dexerto / EA MaxisAdded to the game in the Eco Friendly DLC, the Conservationist career is great for those who want to make a real difference to the planet. This job is all about educating people on the state of the planet and undertaking research exhibitions.
Those who progress in this track can branch into either Environmental Management or Marine Biology.
Logic and Charisma are the primary skills you’ll need as a Conservationist. The Loves Outdoor trait will also be handy.
Education
Dexerto / EA MaxisThe Discover University expansion gave players the option for their Sims to pursue jobs in the education field. Sims can get their start as substitute teachers, and work hard to become a department head who manages a solid team of teachers.
The Professor and Administrator branches are available in the Education path for Sims to pursue.
Research and Debate, and Logic are solid skills to have in the Education field.
Engineer
Dexerto / EA MaxisAnother track introduced in Discover University was the Engineer route. This is perfect for problem solvers and Sims who love tackling puzzles.
Sims get their foot in the door as a support technician and work their way up to becoming an expert engineer, mentoring the rookies. After progressing, it’s possible to specialist in Computer Programming, or Mechanical Engineering.
The Robotics skills is ideal for any Engineers in the game.
Law
Dexerto / EA MaxisThe final career path added in Discover University was Law.
Progressing on this path can lead Sims to branch out into becoming either a Private Attorney or preceding over the court as a Judge. Either way, any Sims who feel passionate about justice will thrive in a Law career.
Research and Debate, and Logic skills are perfect for aspiring Lawyers.
Civil Designer
Dexerto / EA MaxisThe Eco Lifestyle expansion added the Civil Designer career track to The Sims 4.
This job role is also about planning and presenting ideas for neighborhood development, as well as designing eco-friendly furniture, and influencing members of the community to vote for neighborhood action plans. Progression can let Sims go into Civic Planning, or work as a Green Technician.
Charisma and Logic are particularly handy to have as a Civil Designer.
Salaryperson
Dexerto / EA MaxisThe Salaryperson job was made available in the Snowy Escape DLC. This is similar to Business but it follows more of a Japanese structure. Sims with logical thinking and writing abilities can get a good start as a Salaryperson.
Sims working their way up in this career path can either become Experts or Supervisors in their field.
Writing and Programming skills can help you excel as a Salaryperson in The Sims 4.
Interior Decorator
Dexerto / EA MaxisThe Interior Decorator career was added to The Sims 4 in the Dream Home Decorator expansion. Once they’ve started their role, Sims will have to choose a gig which will typically take 1 – 2 days to complete.
These gigs range from room renovations, commercial renovations, room additions, level additions, and level renovations. A Sim can only take on one gig at a time, and upon completing them successfully, their reputation as an Interior Designer will increase within the community – leading to more gigs.
Romance Consultant
The Romance Consultant career path was made available in the Lovestruck expansion.
This job is all about helping other Sims navigate their relationships, and in some cases helping them find and get into relationships. Progression will allow a Sim to either pursue Matchmaking or the path of a Relationship Counselor.
Charisma and Logic are skills you should develop for pursuing a Romance Consultant role.
Naturopath
EA / DexertoThe newest career to make its way into The Sims 4 via the Enchanted by Nature Expansion Pack, the Naturopath career will have you mixing up all kinds of concoctions to treat those full of ailments.
This career has an Active Career type of gameplay, but based on your home lot instead of at a location like the Scientist or Doctor careers.
The two new skills, Apothecary and Natural Living, are essential for any Sim looking to aid those in a holistic way.
Reaper
EA / DexertoIf you fancy taking a walk in the Grim Reaper’s shoes, the Reaper Active Career will be right up your alley. It’s incredibly unique in its execution and will fit many different Sims, particularly those with the Macabre trait.
For Sims choosing this career path, it’s vital to make sure they’re proficient in Life & Death’s Thanatology skill, but also Charisma and Fitness. Got to make sure you can talk the talk – just like Grim does!
Undertaker
EA / DexertoAnother career from Life & Death, the Undertaker career isn’t an Active one, but instead has the usual two branches to pick from: Funeral Director and Mortician.
Charisma, Fitness, and Gardening will be the skills of the day for Sims stepping into this career, and it’s perfect for those looking for something a little less out there, like joining Grim’s ranks as a Reaper.
All Part-Time jobs
Teen Sims have the option to work a part-time job alongside their studies. Older Sims can work 2 part-time jobs at any given time. Here are all the part-time jobs in The Sims 4 and which content they’re available in:
- Babysitter (Base game)
- Barista (Base game)
- Fast Food Employee (Base game)
- Manual Labourer (Base game)
- Retail Employee (Base game)
- Diver (Island Living expansion)
- Fisherman (Island Living expansion)
- Lifeguard (Island Living expansion)
- Simfluencer (High School Years expansion)
- Video Game Streamer (High School Years expansion)
- Handyperson (For Rent expansion)
After-school activities
Children and teen Sims can enroll in after-school activities in The Sims 4. These are similar to adult careers but are unpaid. Here are all the available activities in the game, and the content they’re from:
- Scout (Seasons)
- Drama Club (Get Famous)
- E-Sports Competitor (Discover University)
- Soccer Team Player (Discover University)
- Cheer Team Member (High School Years)
- Chess Team Member (High School Years)
- Computer Team Member (High School Years)
- Football Team Member (High School Years)
Odd Jobs & Errands
Finally, in the Cottage Living, and Island Living expansions odd jobs & errands were introduced to the game.
These are small one-of tasks that a Sim can complete to earn some extra money.
Those are all the careers in The Sims 4! For more content, check out all cheats in The Sims 4, the best mods to download, and our Lovestruck turn-ons & turn-offs, romantic boundaries, and how to go on a date guides.