I’m sure most males haven’t thought about this, but I know a lot of your girls out there have wondered who the highest paid women in career land are and, most importantly, what they do.

CNN.com has a great slideshow on their site with a count of all the highest paid women out there. First up is Safra Catz, the president of Oracle (ORCL), who rakes in $42.4 million (2008 total compensation) and is the 12th overall of most powerful women. Oracle is a software company, for those who aren’t familiar with the organization.

Then, there is Linda Chen, president of Wynn International Marketing, Limited who earned $23.9 million in ‘08, CNN.com reported. Wynn International deals with resorts like the Wynn Las Vegas (you know, where you’ve been dying to go for spring break) and other various hotel management type deals.

Then if you’re working retail right now to get through school, it may be beneficial to learn more about Sharen Turney, the EVP, President and CEO of Victoria’s Secret. She earns $20.3 million and probably more free lingerie than you can ever imagine.

From lingerie to make-up, if you’re interested in the business side of beauty, Andrea Jung may be the best woman for you to look up to.  Her 2008 salary was $19.5 million and she’s the fifth most powerful woman in 2009 rankings. Her title is Chairman and CEO of Avon, the popular beauty supply company, CNN said.

CNN also reports that Irene Rosenfeld, chairman and CEO of Kraft Foods, earned $16 million and her power rank is two.  Who knows, girls, the love affair you’ve had with Kraft macaroni and cheese could someday come in handy with your career.

Next time you fill up at the gas pump, think of Lynn Elsenhans, Chairman, President and CEO of Sunoco who earns $12.1 million and is 45th most powerful in 2009.

Our Take:

These women are great women to look up to, not just because they earn a lot of money, because they are great women to admire for their successes. I’m sure every single one of these women worked very hard to get where they are today.  When you’re in class, its important to figure out what you’d like to do as your career, because honestly college is all what you make of it.  Dabble in your interests and figure out what’s best for you. Oh and go to class, trust me on that. In the long run, it will be quite beneficial.  Who knows, you could be the next CEO of your favorite company!