Just three years ago, it was easier to find a flying donkey than well-paid remote work. Today, many employers are happy to let their top-performing employees work wherever they want. Many online freelance work platforms and corporate job boards list positions that pay more than $100 per hour.
Here are legit ideas to earn the equivalent of a $200,000 salary by 2023.
1. Benefits Analyst
Experienced benefits analysts are experts at working with enterprise management platforms such as ADT and Workday. They innovate and manage HR, planning, finance and expense solutions related to a company’s employee benefits and retirement plans to help ensure a company’s long-term profitability. This position typically pays between $100 – $120 per hour.
2. Freelance interpreter
The demand for interpreters who are fluent in two or more languages continues to increase. Many international companies need freelance interpreters to help their people translate cultural and linguistic nuances. This position typically pays at least $100 per hour, often much more.
3. Freelance publicist
When a freelance publicist has the right skills, they can earn $200 per hour or more. Publicists are communications experts and usually excellent writers. They pitch story ideas to the media, plan publicity campaigns and devise communication protocols for their clients.
4. Online sales representative
Those with a flair for talking to people and following up on leads can earn up to $115 per hour or more as an online sales representative. Because no special license or training is required, many salespeople earn between $8,000 and $14,000 per month, while top performers earn more than $20,000 per month.
5. Marketing analyst
People with strong data science skills can do very well as marketing analysts, with some earning up to $150 per hour. This position requires creative problem-solving skills, expertise in understanding complex metrics, and the ability to help less scientific people understand what data says.
6. Product marketer
Effective product marketers plan and execute advertising campaigns, analyze metrics, and determine performance improvements with the goal of increasing customer acquisition. There are millions of products, and they all require marketing to maximize sales. Good marketers typically earn around $100 per hour.
7. Recruiter
Successful companies need high-performing employees to stay at the top. Outside consultants and recruiters earn as much as $250 per hour. They specialize in finding high-quality candidates for prominent positions at leading companies. This position is typically commission-based and the best recruiters earn the equivalent of an annual salary of $600,000.
8. Remote healthcare provider
Demand for telehealth services has exploded since COVID-19. Many people are still afraid of unnecessary public travel. Doctors, nurses, chiropractors, nutritionists and other healthcare professionals typically earn between $110 and $140 per hour for remote teleconferencing services, without ever leaving their home office or seeing anyone in person.
9. Senior Producer
A senior producer regularly works with copywriters, set designers, directors, marketers, photographers and videographers to create and distribute compelling video content. Manufacturers need strong experience in overseeing the entire production process – from brainstorming ideas to delivering the final product. The average compensation for this type of remote work is about $120 per hour.
10. Software developer
Software developers continue to lead the way in remote work. In fact, these creative individuals are almost expected to work remotely. Furthermore, a demonstrated ability to create innovative code trumps formal education. Excellent programmers and front- and back-end software developers are always in high demand, and they typically earn between $100 and $125 per billed hour.
11. A senior project manager
A Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating complex projects from initiation to delivery. They work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders and customers to define project objectives, create detailed plans and allocate resources effectively. Senior project managers develop and manage project timelines, budgets and deliverables, ensuring compliance with quality standards and achievement of project goals. They monitor project progress, identify risks and issues and implement mitigation strategies.
Some of the best sites to search for remote jobs are Linkedin.com (turn on the remote filter), Indeed.com, or Flexjobs.com.
12. Instructional system designer
An instructional systems designer, often abbreviated as ISD, is a professional who specializes in the development and design of educational and training materials, programs and systems. Their primary goal is to create effective learning experiences that help students efficiently acquire knowledge and skills.
Here are some key responsibilities and duties commonly associated with instructional systems designers:
- Needs assessment: They identify the learning needs and objectives of a target group or organization. This includes conducting research, surveys and interviews to understand what needs to be taught and why.
- Curriculum Design: ISDs design the overall structure and content of educational or training programs. They determine which topics should be covered, how they should be organized, and what instructional strategies should best be used.
- Content Development: They create or oversee the creation of educational materials, including textbooks, digital content, videos, and interactive multimedia. These materials are designed to engage students and facilitate the learning process.
- Instructional Design Models: ISDs often work within established instructional design models and frameworks, such as ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation), to guide the development process.
- Assessment and evaluation: They design assessments and evaluation methods to measure the effectiveness of the learning materials and the achievement of learning objectives. This includes formative assessments during the learning process and summative assessments at the end.
Good instructional system designers typically earn about $100 per hour.
