19 Highest Paying Remote Jobs and How To Land Them

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Who wouldn’t want a paying remote jobs? It’s such a money saver.

While working from home, my gas expenses have come down. I also have enough time to do chores while completing my work. As a freelance writer, I make a decent income, but other jobs pay way more while remaining remote. What are they?

For these jobs, we scoured the internet, focusing on job resources and educational websites like Indeed, FlexJobs, and Forbes. Everyone has a different definition of ‘high pay.’ I only included jobs that pay an average of $60,000 or more. Keep reading to discover 19 high-paying jobs you can do from home.

1. Software Engineer

It isn’t surprising that software engineers make big bucks while working remotely. This digital job can be done with just an internet connection and a laptop.

So, how much do software engineers make? On average, software engineers make around $105,435 a year but can start at as low as $60,000. Finding a job in software engineering is competitive for entry-level positions. A great way to boost your chances is to apply with a strong portfolio. Fill your online portfolio with projects and the steps on how you got to the end result.

2. Project Manager

As a freelance writer and editor, I’ve worked with countless project managers. This job is tough, but can also be done completely remotely. Project managers run teams, delegate tasks, and work with a budget to complete projects. As a project manager, you can make anywhere from $56,824 to nearly $140,000.

Landing this role is tricky. There is no one way. I know project managers with and without college degrees. As long as you’re open and passionate in your interviews with plenty of examples of previous work, you have a chance. When you’re in an interview or providing your portfolio, discuss numbers. Highlight how you as a project manager increased revenue or page views.

3. Data Science

For a short while, I was interested in studying data science, but writing is more of my passion. Data science is a growing field. You don’t need a lot to break into it either. I’ve seen people start data science careers with just self-learning, practice, or boot camps.

Data scientists earn great wages. On average, a data scientist makes $122,529 a year. You can double this wage with experience.

4. Social Media Manager

Social media is a very lucrative field. I’ve worked as a social media manager for two tattoo artists, so I know a thing or two about gaining organic followers and engagement. In my opinion, social media management is one of the easiest jobs to break into.

Even if you don’t have experience running a page, you can create one yourself and experiment with posts, captions, hashtags, and trends. With some practice, you can earn anywhere from $35,000 to $95,000 or more a year.

5. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Not all healthcare jobs are limited to in-person positions. Plenty of healthcare jobs can be done from home, like psychiatric nurse practitioner. In this role, you can diagnose and work with mental health patients online through companies like Circle Medical.

Psychiatric nurse practitioners make around $145,475 a year but can make as much as $237,828. This career isn’t entry-level. Instead, it requires an active RN license and to graduate with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).

6. Therapist

Therapists also make a lot of money while working online. So many virtual therapy platforms have popped up since COVID-19, and they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

Therapists charge by session or hour. According to Indeed, the average income a therapist makes in a year is $71,876. Signing up for a therapy platform as a therapist is easy once you have your credentials. The process varies by state.

7. Accountant

I’ve never been very good at math, but if you love math, you may want to consider becoming an accountant. Not only is the money great, but accountants can also work from home.

Becoming an accountant does come with a few steps. First, you need a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration. After that, you need to gain experience. With time, you can earn as much as $94,106 a year.

8. Cloud Architect

Are you really good at IT and computers? Not a lot of people know about this career, but in my opinion, it’s underrated. Cloud architects are skilled people who focus on a company’s cloud. They create plans, monitor, and maintain cloud computing systems.

As you can imagine, cloud architects are paid extremely well. The average salary of a cloud architect in the U.S. is about $201,000.

9. Machine Learning Engineer

Machine Learning Engineers also don’t need to commute to an office. This career can be done remotely, but what do machine learning engineers do?

In this career, engineers build and design machine learning models. They test systems and handle a lot of data daily. It’s kind of a mix between software engineering and data science. This specialized field is lucrative. The average machine learning engineer makes $162,198 a year. It’s a competitive job though. The last time I checked Indeed, I only saw around 400 openings on Indeed that offer remote work.

10. Senior Product Manager

While a product manager sounds a lot like a project manager, these aren’t the same jobs. Instead, senior product managers are lead managers who focus on creating a product by collaborating with sales, engineering, and marketing teams.

This specialized job can earn you a lot of money. The average salary of a senior product manager is $152,118. The job is also hard to break into. On Indeed, I searched for senior product manager positions that offer remote work and only received 1,000 suggestions. Although 1,000 might sound like a big number, not all results were related.

11. Web Designer

Once you have experience and plenty of portfolio pieces, you can make big bucks as a remote-working web designer. I used to work as a web designer for a few years before I transitioned to freelance writing and social media.

Web designers create, modify, and design websites for a variety of businesses and organizations. You can get a job as a web designer with or without a degree. Overall, web designers can make as much as $100,000 a year. Freelancers can make even more.

12. Senior Graphic Designer

Don’t confuse a web designer with a graphic designer. These are completely different jobs. Senior graphic designers lead and oversee designers on a team. They create graphics for social media, movies, animated shorts, websites, posters, and more.

According to Indeed, the average senior graphic designer salary in the U.S., based on about 557 salaries, is $72,662. Like most careers, there is even more earning potential by going freelance and working on contracts and projects.

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13. Political Scientist

Finding a political scientist job isn’t easy. It’s even harder to find a remote position, but it’s worth the many applications and cover letters for the pay and freedom of working from home.

The average political scientist in the U.S. earns $132,350. This high income isn’t a given though, as some companies pay as low as $68,485. Your wages will depend on your job title. Political science is broad. You could be working as a public relations specialist or regulatory specialist.

14. HR Manager

HR is a great career to break into that provides both remote and hybrid schedules. HR managers are very good with people. They enforce company policies, while also interviewing and hiring new staff. Whenever there is a disagreement between employees, HR managers step in.

While HR managers can make well over $100,000 a year, the average salary is $82,181. When applying for this role, always update your resume. Try your best to highlight your people skills and highlight moments where you diffuse a situation.

15. Medical Writer

In the world of writing, medical writers make very good money. This specialized writing job isn’t easy to land. You’ll need to show portfolio pieces reflecting the job listing. If they are looking for someone who can create whitepapers, you’ll need to link a few of your past pieces.

Medical writers can work from home or the office. I frequently see postings on LinkedIn for full-time and freelance positions. So, how much can you make as a medical writer? The average salary of a medical writer in the U.S. is $94,305.

16. Mobile Developer

Instead of becoming a general software engineer, you could break into the mobile world. Mobile developers make great money and can work remotely. This position designs and builds mobile apps. While most companies require degrees, with a strong enough portfolio you can shoot your shot.

With the right company and experience, you can make as much as $203,323. All this from the comfort of your home.

17. UX Designer

UX designers earn an average of $122,399 a year. Within this job, designers focus on the user experience. While UX designers work in all types of industries, this is a common job title in the digital world.

UX designers work on apps, websites, documents, and more. Like most digital jobs, you’ll want a portfolio with working examples to show recruiters.

18. Salesperson

Personally, I can’t see myself as a salesperson. This job is so involved with people, and most of the money you make is through commission. Salespeople can get pushy to make their money.

But if you don’t mind talking to people all day and pushing for sales, consider being a salesperson. You can do this job from home through email, video, and phone calls. The average salary for a salesperson is $75,776, but some people make as much as $208,359.

19. Technical Writer for Paying Remote Jobs

Last but not least is technical writing. Technical writers create manuals, instructions, and safety documents. Other work technical writers do include employee handbooks and troubleshooting guides. We use these documents daily.

Technical writing is all about experience. Even if you’ve never worked as a technical writer, you can create portfolio pieces to show your skills. As a technical writer, you can make up to $102,407.