Remote workers make on average over $8,000 more than their in-office counterparts
Looking for a work from home job but worried you won’t be paid enough? If you thought working remotely equated to less pay, you couldn’t be further from the truth.
In fact, research and analysis of popular remote jobs and industries such as technology, show that these roles and sectors are quite lucrative, which means you’re able to make more money in two ways: you’re able to save the money you would have spent on commuting to the office each week, and you also make more money according to research that suggests that as a remote worker you are able to earn as much as $8,500 more than your in-office counterparts, on average.
Here are some of the best paid remote jobs (including remote freelance jobs) that pay no less than $30 an hour in 2024:
1. IT Support Specialist
At some point or another, you’ve most likely had to call on the services of the IT support specialist at work, whenever your system came crashing down, your software needed an update, you were experiencing connection issues, or you were locked out and forgot your password. IT support specialists are the much needed backbone of work operations; they troubleshoot and resolve queries, ensure that all technology in an organization works efficiently, allowing everyone to do their jobs with minimal technical hiccups. This role is so essential to the success of other functions within a company that it is frequently made the butt of office humor and corporate jokes on social media, where TikTokers and Instagrammers post humorous but relatable clips of having to call on the IT specialist only to be reminded to restart the laptop.
However, in all seriousness, if you are looking to progress your career within the technology industry, this role, boasting an eyewatering hourly pay of $64, is a great place to start and get your foot in the door.
Average hourly pay: $64
2. Freelance Digital Marketing Manager
As increasing numbers of consumers shop and carry out everyday duties online, digital marketing has surged in demand. Freelance digital marketing managers play a crucial role in creating and implementing marketing strategies using social media, email campaigns, search engine optimization (SEO), and other forms of online ads to reach and engage customers. They also analyze data and make data-backed decisions to attract customers to their client’s business.
Average hourly pay: $59
3. Human resources (HR) consultant—$65
HR consultants can work from home for a consulting firm, or they may decide to work remotely as a freelance HR consultant. In this remote job, you would be making all the difference to ensure that employees at their place of work enjoy their work environment and employee benefits. You would also provide expert advice on labor laws, performance management, and hiring best practices.
Other remote jobs that pay more than $30 an hour include:
- PR specialist—$36.26 an hour
- Technical writer—$37. 09 an hour
- Video editor—$39.24 an hour
- Translator—$30.73
- Copywriter—$34.89
IT support specialists, although the butt of corporate jokes, are some of the highest-paid remote … [+]
The hourly pay rates provided are merely an average, and therefore should serve as a benchmark, to help you better evaluate the best job offer that would work for you and your career goals. These roles show you what exactly is possible and attainable when working remotely.
Indeed, when considering the financial prospects, there has never been a better time to work from home.