Sara Sutton – CEO and Founder of FlexJobs | Flexjobs
Remote work continues to offer lucrative opportunities, with many jobs now offering salaries exceeding $100,000. According to FlexJobs, a leader in remote job listings, high-paying remote positions are often senior-level roles requiring advanced education and experience.
FlexJobs has compiled a list of 25 remote jobs across various industries that can pay over $100K annually. The salary data for these roles is sourced from Payscale. Notably, the list includes jobs such as animators, art directors, business development managers, and cloud architects.
For example, animators can earn between $42K and $107K by creating animations for video games and movies using software like Adobe After Effects and Blender. Art directors have a salary range of $52K to $116K and are responsible for overseeing visual styles in media. Business development managers can earn between $51K and $135K by developing business plans and managing accounts.
Clinical trial managers earn between $72K and $149K while overseeing clinical trials. Cloud architects manage cloud computing strategies with salaries ranging from $90K to $177K. Corporate counsels provide legal advice within companies, earning between $89K and $193K.
Other notable roles include cybersecurity analysts (earning between $56K to $122K), data scientists ($72K to $141K), finance directors ($71K to $175K), front-end developers ($57K to $129K), lawyers ($62K to $174K), marketing directors ($57K to 161$ K), medical directors ($113 Kto$297 K), medical writers ($63 Kto$111 K), mobile developers ($56 Kto$139 K)and more.
The top-paying roles often require advanced degrees or certifications due to specialized expertise. "Roles that require advanced degrees...tend to command the highest salaries," notes FlexJobs.
Additionally, remote work offers cost savings on commuting expenses, professional attire, lunches out, and even childcare expenses. Many companies also offer benefits like flexible schedules and wellness programs.
According to FlexJobs: "Many companies with remote jobs provide the same structured career advancement opportunities...that you might find in a traditional office setting."
If you are interested in exploring high-paying remote job opportunities further or seeking resources on making money online remotely, FlexJobs offers an extensive database of hand-screened job listings across over 50 career categories.