Remote work isn’t just a perk anymore, it’s the lifestyle everyone’s trying to lock down!

Because truly, nothing beats earning a paycheck while your dog snores next to you and your ‘commute’ is five steps from your bed to your laptop.

So, let’s break down the 10 highest-paying remote jobs in 2025, starting with a round-up of open positions for remote jobs directly below! 👇

Data Engineer, Thumbtack: $144K-$219K (Remote)

Senior HR Business Partner, 1Password: $137K-$185K (Remote)

Actuary, Humana: $129K-$177K (Remote)

Account Executive, Eventbrite: $60K-$108K (Remote)

Vet Clinic Support Associate, Vetcove: $50K-$80K (Remote)

10 Highest-Paying Remote Jobs In 2025

If you’re looking for a change from rush hour traffic, bad fluorescent lighting, and fish being microwaved at 11:30, here’s your cheat sheet to the highest-paying remote jobs of 2025. These roles are flexible, in-demand, and actually pay enough to justify buying that overpriced ergonomic chair TikTok keeps recommending. 👇

#10. UX Designer

These professionals are the reason apps and websites don’t feel like a frustrating escape room. If something looks clean, smooth, or actually makes sense, a UX designer probably obsessed over it in Figma at 2 AM.

• Median salary: $98,090 per year

• Education needed: Associate's or bachelor's degree

• Recommended learning: Google UX Design Professional Certificate

#9. Clinical Research Associate or Manager

They keep clinical trials from turning into medical chaos (hall monitor vibes, but for science and ethics). Pharmaceutical and biotech companies rely on them to make sure everything follows regulatory standards and ethical guidelines.

• Median salary: $100,590 per year

• Education needed: Associate's or bachelor's degree in life sciences or healthcare

• Recommended learning: Understanding Clinical Research

#8. Program Manager

They juggle multiple projects at once and keep teams from spiraling into pure chaos. Their skills include managing timelines and risks, and communicating with cross-functional teams using tools like Asana.

• Median salary: $100,750 per year

• Education needed: Bachelor's degree in business administration

• Recommended learning: IBM Program Manager Professional Certificate

#7. Data Scientist

They take messy piles of data and turn them into insights that companies pretend they “just knew.” Python, SQL, and R are basically their emotional support trio.

• Median salary: $112,590 per year

• Education needed: Bachelor's degree in data science, statistics, or computer science

• Recommended learning: IBM Data Science Professional Certificate

#6. Machine Learning Engineer

Somewhat similar to data scientists, they build the AI models quietly powering the “robots are taking our jobs” conversation. Their world is Python, algorithms, and coaxing machines into being smarter than half the office.

• Median salary: $123,333 per year

• Education needed: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, data science, or related field, but many can get started with courses and certifications.

• Recommended learning: Fundamentals of Machine Learning and AI

#5. Cybersecurity Analyst or Engineer

These are the digital bodyguards stopping hackers from turning a company’s systems into confetti. Every day without a breach is usually thanks to them, not the “strong password” policy everyone ignores.

• Median salary: $124,910 per year

• Education needed: Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or computer science

• Recommended learning: Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

#4. Actuary

Part data nerd, part financial fortune-teller, they predict risks before the rest of us even know they exist. They’re the quiet force behind every insurance company’s “we ran the numbers” decision.

• Median salary: $125,770 per year

• Education needed: Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics.

• Recommended learning: Financial Markets

#3. Software Engineer

They’re the reason apps work, bugs get fixed, and websites don’t combust during checkout. They thrive on coding, problem-solving, and turning impossible ideas into working software.

• Median salary: $131,450 per year

• Education needed: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in computer science or software engineering. Certifications and coding bootcamps can also help workers break into these roles.

• Recommended learning: Introduction to Software Engineering

#2. Marketing Manager

As one of the highest-paying creative jobs, they make people care about products they didn’t know existed five minutes ago. Their secret weapons: strategy, creativity, and an ongoing psychological battle with the algorithm.

• Median salary: $161,030 per year

• Education needed: Associates or bachelor’s degree in communication or marketing, but many can get started with courses, certifications, and work experience in sales or marketing.

• Recommended learning: IBM Digital Marketing and Growth Hacking Professional Certificate

#1. Product Manager

Product managers often get confused with project managers, but their roles are very different. Product managers don’t manage projects; they manage products and help bring a product's vision to life by guiding its strategy, roadmap, and development.

• Median salary: $198,316 per year

• Education needed: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, or similar area. Many can get their foot in the door with certifications.

• Recommended learning: IBM Product Manager Professional Certificate

Did we miss any remote jobs? Reply here and let us know!

Numbers are one thing, but the stories behind these jobs are another. Hear us spill the real tea behind these remote roles on our podcast, Two Cents!

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