# Sims 4 Career List

Source: https://sims4careermods.com/career-list

Last updated: 2026-11-11

The Sims 4 has **67 careers and jobs** in game version 1.128.90: 25 full-time careers (11 in the base game), 6 active careers, 2 work-from-home careers, 11 part-time jobs, 8 teen jobs, 8 after-school and university activities, 6 freelance careers and Odd Jobs. Every full-time career splits into two branches. Each row below names the pack and the cheat that joins it.

## The 25 full-time careers and their branches

Full-time careers are rabbit holes: the Sim leaves for the shift. Each splits into two branches at the level shown. All take young adults and up; Park Worker also takes teens. Counts and names come from the game's own career files, read for version 1.128.90 ([pay per level for each career](https://lifesim.com/games/sims-4/careers)).

| Career | Pack | Branches (split at) | Join with the cheat |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Astronaut | Base game | Space Ranger, Interstellar Smuggler (level 8) | `careers.add_career Astronaut` |
| Athlete | Base game | Professional Athlete, Bodybuilder (level 5) | `careers.add_career Athletic` |
| Business | Base game | Management, Investor (level 7) | `careers.add_career Adult_Business` |
| Criminal | Base game | Boss, Oracle (level 6) | `careers.add_career Criminal` |
| Culinary | Base game | Chef, Mixologist (level 6) | `careers.add_career Culinary` |
| Entertainer | Base game | Musician, Comedian (level 5) | `careers.add_career Entertainer` |
| Painter | Base game | Master of the Real, Patron of the Arts (level 7) | `careers.add_career Painter` |
| Secret Agent | Base game | Diamond Agent, Villain (level 8) | `careers.add_career SecretAgent` |
| Style Influencer | Base game | Trend Setter, Stylist (level 6) | `careers.add_career StyleInfluencer` |
| Tech Guru | Base game | eSport Gamer, Start-up Entrepreneur (level 7) | `careers.add_career TechGuru` |
| Writer | Base game | Author, Journalist (level 6) | `careers.add_career Adult_Writer` |
| Park Worker | Adventure Awaits | Park Ranger, Park Counselor (level 8) | `careers.add_career ParkWorker` |
| Critic | City Living | Arts Critic, Food Critic (level 4) | `careers.add_career Adult_Critic` |
| Politician | City Living | Politician, Charity Organizer (level 5) | `careers.add_career Activist` |
| Social Media | City Living | Internet Personality, Public Relations (level 4) | `careers.add_career SocialMedia` |
| Education | Discover University | Administrator, Professor (level 6) | `careers.add_career Education` |
| Engineer | Discover University | Computer Engineer, Mechanical Engineer (level 7) | `careers.add_career Engineer` |
| Law | Discover University | Judge, Private Attorney (level 8) | `careers.add_career Adult_Law` |
| Civil Designer | Eco Lifestyle | Green Technician, Civic Planner (level 4) | `careers.add_career CivilDesigner` |
| Conservationist | Island Living | Environmental Manager, Marine Biologist (level 7) | `careers.add_career Conservationist` |
| Undertaker | Life & Death | Mortician, Funeral Director (level 5) | `careers.add_career Mortician` |
| Romance Consultant | Lovestruck | Relationship Counselor, Matchmaker (level 8) | `careers.add_career RomanceConsultant` |
| Gardener | Seasons | Botanist, Floral Designer (level 5) | `careers.add_career Adult_Gardener` |
| Salaryperson | Snowy Escape | Expert, Supervisor (level 5) | `careers.add_career CorporateWorker` |
| Military | StrangerVille | Officer, Covert Operator (level 6) | `careers.add_career Military` |

## Active and work-from-home careers

In an active career you travel to work with the Sim and do the tasks yourself. Work-from-home careers give the Sim assignments at home. Noble also takes teens.

| Career | Pack | Type | Levels | Join with the cheat |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Doctor | Get to Work | Active | 10 | `careers.add_career Doctor` |
| Scientist | Get to Work | Active | 10 | `careers.add_career Active_Scientist` |
| Detective | Get to Work | Active | 10 | `careers.add_career detectiveCareer_1` |
| Actor | Get Famous | Active | 10 | `careers.add_career ActorCareer` |
| Reaper | Life & Death | Active | 10 | `careers.add_career Active_Reaper` |
| Naturopath | Enchanted by Nature | Work from home | 10 | `careers.add_career Naturopath` |
| Noble | Royalty & Legacy | Work from home | 10 | `careers.add_career Noble` |
| Interior Decorator | Dream Home Decorator | Active | 10 | `careers.add_career InteriorDecorator` |

Want more jobs you can follow to work? [Active career mods](/active-careers) add them.

## Part-time jobs, freelance work and Odd Jobs

Part-time jobs have three levels and shorter shifts. Freelance careers have one level: the Sim takes gigs from the computer instead of climbing a ladder. Odd Jobs is a star rating from Island Living. Part-time jobs and freelance work are for young adults and up.

| Job | Pack | Type | Levels | Join with the cheat |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Freelance Artist | Base game | Freelance | 1 | `careers.add_career Freelancer_Artist` |
| Babysitter | Base game | Part-time | 3 | `careers.add_career PartTime_Babysitter` |
| Barista | Base game | Part-time | 3 | `careers.add_career PartTime_Barista` |
| Fast Food Employee | Base game | Part-time | 3 | `careers.add_career PartTime_FastFood` |
| Manual Laborer | Base game | Part-time | 3 | `careers.add_career PartTime_ManualLabor` |
| Retail Employee | Base game | Part-time | 3 | `careers.add_career PartTime_Retail` |
| Freelance Programmer | Base game | Freelance | 1 | `careers.add_career Programmer` |
| Freelance Writer | Base game | Freelance | 1 | `careers.add_career Agency_Writer` |
| Diver | Island Living | Part-time | 3 | `careers.add_career Diver` |
| Fisherman | Island Living | Part-time | 3 | `careers.add_career PartTime_Fisherman` |
| Lifeguard | Island Living | Part-time | 3 | `careers.add_career PartTime_Lifeguard` |
| Odd Jobs | Island Living | Odd jobs | 6 | `careers.add_career OddJob` |
| Freelance Crafter | Eco Lifestyle | Freelance | 1 | `careers.add_career Maker` |
| Simfluencer | High School Years | Part-time | 3 | `careers.add_career PartTime_SimsfluencerSideHustle` |
| Video Game Streamer | High School Years | Part-time | 3 | `careers.add_career PartTime_StreamerSideHustle` |
| Handyperson | For Rent | Part-time | 3 | `careers.add_career Handyperson` |
| Freelance Fashion Photographer | Moschino Stuff | Freelance | 1 | `careers.add_career Photographer` |
| Paranormal Investigator | Paranormal Stuff | Freelance | 1 | `careers.add_career ParanormalInvestigator` |

## Teen jobs and after-school activities

| Job or activity | Pack | Ages | Levels | Join with the cheat |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Babysitter | Base game | Teen | 3 | `careers.add_career Teen_Babysitter` |
| Barista | Base game | Teen | 3 | `careers.add_career Teen_Barista` |
| Fast Food Employee | Base game | Teen | 3 | `careers.add_career Teen_FastFood` |
| Manual Laborer | Base game | Teen | 3 | `careers.add_career Teen_ManualLabor` |
| Retail Employee | Base game | Teen | 3 | `careers.add_career Teen_Retail` |
| Scout | Seasons | Child, teen | 5 | `careers.add_career Scouting` |
| Drama Club | Get Famous | Child, teen | 4 | `careers.add_career DramaClub` |
| Lifeguard | Island Living | Teen | 3 | `careers.add_career Teen_Lifeguard` |
| E-Sports Competitor | Discover University | Young adult and up (university) | 4 | `careers.add_career E-Sports` |
| Soccer Team Player | Discover University | Young adult and up (university) | 4 | `careers.add_career SoccerTeam` |
| Simfluencer | High School Years | Teen | 3 | `careers.add_career Teen_SimsfluencerSideHustle` |
| Video Game Streamer | High School Years | Teen | 3 | `careers.add_career Teen_StreamerSideHustle` |
| Cheer Team Member | High School Years | Teen | 3 | `careers.add_career CheerTeam` |
| Chess Team Member | High School Years | Teen | 3 | `careers.add_career ChessTeam` |
| Computer Team Member | High School Years | Teen | 3 | `careers.add_career ComputerTeam` |
| Football Team Member | High School Years | Teen | 3 | `careers.add_career FootballTeam` |

E-Sports and Soccer are university team activities from Discover University, which is why they sit here even though the players are young adults.

## How to join any career with a cheat

- Open the cheat console: `Ctrl` + `Shift` + `C` on PC, `Cmd` + `Shift` + `C` on Mac.
- Type `testingcheats true` and press Enter.
- Select the Sim, then type the code from the table, for example `careers.add_career Astronaut`. The Sim starts at level 1.
- Type `careers.add_career` with no name to get the list of internal names the game accepts.

A short name works when it matches only one career, so `Astronaut` does the same as `career_Adult_Astronaut`. The Sim must be the right age and you need the pack. To move up a level use `careers.promote` with the same name ([all career cheats](https://lifesim.com/games/sims-4/cheats/careers)). Changing the uniform that comes with the job is a separate cheat: see the [career outfit cheat](/career-outfit-cheat).

## FAQ

### How many careers are in the base game of The Sims 4?

24 jobs need no pack: 11 full-time careers, 5 part-time jobs, 5 teen jobs and 3 freelance careers (Artist, Programmer and Writer).

### Which Sims 4 pack adds the most careers?

High School Years adds 8: Simfluencer and Video Game Streamer for teens and for adults, plus the cheer, chess, computer and football teams. Island Living adds 6.

### Can teens get a full-time career?

Only two: Park Worker from Adventure Awaits and Noble from Royalty & Legacy accept teens. Every other teen option is a teen job or an after-school activity.

### Does the list include career mods?

No. These are EA's careers only. For custom jobs, start with the [mods that add many careers at once](/more-careers) or the [main career mods list](/).