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40 Remote Gigs That Generate as Much as the Average Remuneration

Shannon December 12, 2018

For many of us, finding a job where we can work from home is a dream scenario. This lifestyle often allows you to work in your pajamas, get rid of your commute, and often adds the flexibility to make your own schedule. While they may be hard to find, there are actually a lot of options out there for various types of work-at-home jobs that will fit nearly every skill set you can imagine. Salaries have not been included in this post, because it can vary dramatically depending on where you live. In most cases, these jobs require you to hustle for new clients, which will also dramatically change how much money you make. But the beautiful thing about working for yourself from the comfort of home is that there is often no limit to your potential income.

If you’re good at math and keeping records, you can be a bookkeeper. Credit: Pixabay

40. Bookkeeper

A lot of small businesses need help keeping records of their daily sales, business expenses, and payroll. You also have to use accounting software in order to have all of their paperwork ready for tax season. Since it’s really just doing some math and keeping financial records, you do not need to be a certified accountant. This work can be done from anywhere, especially if you are syncing up to the software your client uses for their cash register, as well as transactions synced up with accounting software like Quickbooks. Usually, employers like to see some sort of past experience, and at least an associate’s degree with classes in accounting and higher level math.

If you are knowledgable in affiliate marketing, it can be very profitable. Credit: Shutterstock

39. Affiliate Marketer

Affiliate marketing is when a business pays a commission when someone else helps them make a sale. For example, if a blogger recommends a new shampoo, and someone buys it, they can receive a small commission on that sale. There are some online blogs and websites, as well as YouTubers that make their entire income off of affiliate marketing.

If you are an expert in your field, people might help you with your advice. Credit: Pixabay

38. Expert Consultant

If you have been working in your field for a long time, there is a chance that you may be able to sell your advice in exchange for money. Some examples of this might be business consultants and life coaches.

If you went to art school, you may be able to be an animator at home. Credit: Shutterstock

37. Animator

When we imagine animation, we think of a huge studio like Disney. However, with modern technology, it has become easier for people to create animations at home, and sell their skills out to people.

If you love to cook, why not become a professional baker or chef? Credit: Pixabay

36. Caterer or Baker

Depending on where you live, there may be a demand for caterers to help make food for weddings and large parties, so it could potentially be a perfect opportunity for any aspiring chef to cook for a living.

If you love to write, maybe you can become a blogger. Credit: Pixabay

35. Blogger

Unlike a freelance writer, a blogger creates their own website and chooses a topic to focus on, and if they become popular, their opinions qualify them as an “influencer” in their respective field. Sometimes, they figure out way to make a blog profitable, or they can get free products from companies in exchange for a review.

Editors and proofreaders check for mistakes in a writer’s work. Credit: Pixabay

34. Editor or Proofreader

No one is perfect, and every writer needs an editor. High-level business executives may also want to hire a proofreader to look over important e-mails before they are sent, so that they can keep their professional reputation. Many people have established their editing career online, and get to work from home. Usually, editors have a Bachelor’s Degree in English.

There are many opportunities out there for graphic designers. Credit: Pixabay

33. Graphic Designer

In the digital world, there is a growing need for graphic designers to help create content on websites, book covers, posters, and more. Most of the time, your work on an online portfolio speaks for itself, and it’s entirely possible to work from home.

Medical studies need a clinical research coordinator. Credit: Pixabay

32. Clinical Research Coordinator

When pharmaceutical companies are looking to test out a new medication, they need to put together a clinical research trial. Coordinators can stay at home calling up the potential patients who are willing to participate in the trial. However, this still usually goes to someone who has a background in the pharmaceutical industry.

If you love kids, why not become a professional nanny or babysitter? Credit: Pixabay

31. Child Caregiver

We all know about babysitting for some extra cash, but some people make a full-time living out of child caregiving. It’s possible to open a daycare center in your own home, which is a perfect way for stay-at-home moms to make money and still be home with their son or daughter.

A lot of organizations need help wriing grants. Credit: David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation

30. Grant Writer

A lot of non-profit organizations have to get government grants to continue their work, but they often need to write proposals in order to win these grants. This takes someone eloquent with great grammar and writing skills, which is why these organizations are willing to hire a grant writer.

If you love dogs and cats, becoming a pet groomer is a great career. Credit: Shutterstock

29. Pet Groomer

Many people want to take their dog or cat to a trusted professional when it’s time to give their furry friend a bath or hair cut. While major retailers like PetSmart and PetCo offer these services, you’re often waiting in line with other animals, and it can be a hassle. This is why privately owned pet grooming salons can be profitable. Check the licensing requirements in your state to see what you need to get started with a pet grooming salon in your home.

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28. Lawyer

When we imagine a lawyer, we usually think of them in offices with a huge team of people. However, there are some lawyers who decide to open a private practice and run it out of their own home office.

Virtual assistants can help their clients from home. Credit: Pixabay

27. Virtual Assistant

A lot of entrepreneurs may feel bogged down with a lot of tasks like answering e-mails, proofreading documents, and making appointments. This is why they hire a virtual assistant for roughly $15 to get their errands done for them. For assistants who build a large client list, they can take on several clients at once, and make this into a full-time living.

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26. Data Entry

Data entry is exactly what it sounds like- it’s inputting information into a computer. This job is usually very tedious and mundane, but it’s easy, and if you get enough gigs lined up, you can make a decent amount of money.

If you’re a great teacher, you can tutor students online. Credit: Shutterstock

25. Online Teacher

Whether you are making instructional videos on YouTube, or working through a virtual tutoring website, there is a growing demand for online teachers, especially for home schooled students. In most cases, you need to have a Bachelor’s degree.

Independent real estate agents don’t always have to go to an office. Credit: Shutterstock

24. Real Estate Agent

Some real estate firms allow their agents to work from home. If you have a brokerage license, it’s also possible to have a business out of your house. After all, real estate agents usually meet their clients at the house they are touring, rather than an office. So they would never know the difference.

Many CSR jobs now allow you to work from home. Credit: Shutterstock

23. Customer Service Representative

Telephone customer service has traditionally been held in large buildings where employees sit in cubicles to speak on a headset in front of a computer. Today, though, almost everyone has a computer in their home, and as long as they log in on time, it doesn’t matter what you wear, because the customers can’t see you. Many companies have become hip to this, and will hire work-at-home customer service representatives.

If you have great selling skills, you can work from home. Credit: Pixabay

22. Direct Sales

There are various forms of direct sales, but some of the most popular ways to accomplish it is through websites like eBay and Amazon.com.

Event Planners get to throw parties for a living. Credit: Pixabay

21. Event Planner

Throwing a wedding or a banquet is tons of work that requires a lot of planning. For brides-to-be, they can easily become overwhelmed at the amount of work that goes into making a big wedding go off without a hitch. This is where wedding planners come in. They take care of the hard stuff so that the bride can relax and enjoy her wedding day.

Some travel agents can arrange vacation packages from home. Credit: Shutterstock

20. Travel Agent

Old school travel agencies seem to be disappearing, but that doesn’t mean those skills aren’t still needed. Today, most travel agents work from home, and they get connected to clients through an existing network. Keep in mind that this is a job that usually only pays commission for booked vacations, and it is often out of your control how many (if any) people call that day.

You may be able to give private lessons to people. Credit: Shutterstock

19. Private Instructor

There are all types of private instructors, whether it’s a driving instructor, someone teaching a musical instruments, or even figure skating and martial arts. If you have a high level of skills in a field that has a high level of demand, you just might be able to charge for giving private lessons.

If you have a passion for fashion, you might be able to become a stylist. Credit: Shutterstock

18. Personal Stylist

If you live in a major city with a lot of high-powered people who need to look good in front of the camera, there are plenty of opportunities to become a personal stylist. This career sounds like it is exclusive to celebrities in Los Angeles, but there are actually a lot of business executives who need help with their wardrobe, too.

Artists and pro crafters usually work from home. Credit: Pixabay

17. Artist or Crafter

Thanks to websites like Etsy, it is now possible for independent artists and craftspeople to sell their goods online to people around the world. You can still sell your work the old-fashioned way too, at local auctions and galleries.

If you’re bilingual, you may be able to work as a translator. Credit: Pixabay

16. Interpreter/Translator

If you speak multiple languages, you may be able to be a professional translator. Some people need translations done for book manuscripts, websites, and transcripts, and all of this work can be done from home.

Security Specialists make sure a website or business is safe. Credit: Pixabay

15. Internet Security Specialist

Most major companies need to hire a security specialist to make sure that their businesses’ website does not get hacked. If you have a strong background in computer science, you may be able to do this from home and make close to six figures doing it.

Photographers take pictures for a living. Credit: Pixabay

14. Photographer

There is a growing need for photographers to take pictures of weddings, online shops, and special events. If you are interested in being a photographer, it is a good idea to create an online portfolio, website, and instagram to show off your work.

Videographers are needed for all sorts of projects. Credit: Pixabay

13. Videographer

Even it you don’t live anywhere near Hollywood, it’s still possible to make a living as a videographer. People need to hire professional videographers for their weddings, special events, and commercials. Consider creating a demo reel on YouTube, and advertise your services online.

If you are a nurse, you can work with patients over the telephone. Credit: EveryNurse.org

12. Telephone Nurse

When we think of a nurse, we imagine someone working in a hospital. But insurance companies hire Registered Nurses to speak with their customers over the phone all the time, which can be done from home.

There are tons of opportunities for computer programmers. Credit: Pixabay

11. Computer Programmer

Being a computer programmer requires a lot of time sitting in front of a computer and typing code. A lot of companies don’t care if you do this in their office, or at home in your pajamas, so long as you can prove that the work is getting done. Many programmers can also become a freelancer and sell their services independently.

Property owners can lease out their homes and make money each money. Credit: Shutterstock

10. Landlord

If you own a house that you do not need to live in, you can become a landlord. Depending on where you live, you may be able to earn $1,000 a month in passive income after you pay for your mortgage and property taxes.

Property owners and renters can post a spare room on AirBnB. Credit: Pixabay

9. AirBnB Host

Whether it’s renting out an extra bedroom for some extra cash, or buying a property in a vacation area with the sole intention of renting it, tons of people make a part-time or full-time income through AirBnB hosting. Just keep in mind that some jurisdictions have been cracking down on allowing AirBnB hosting in certain cities. Do some research before you post your room online.

If you have a lot of skills in fixing things around the house, you can profit from that. Credit: Pixabay

8. Handyman

A handyman is someone who fixes or assembles things around the house for people who are not so coordinated or skilled. Some people earn a full-time living getting handyman gigs done through apps like TaskRabbit and by posting their services on Craigslist.

If you are great at social media, why not make money from it? Credit: Pixabay

7. Social Media Manager

There are tons of small businesses and public figures who could benefit from social media, but they simply don’t have the time or energy to focus on it. If your Instagram and Twitter game is on-point, you can use that as an example of your ability to cultivate a social media following.

Taxes aren’t exactly fun, but you can make a profit by helping prepare them. Credit: Pixabay

6. Tax Accountant

Preparing your taxes is one thing that tons of people dread every single year. Usually, they are not all that difficult to fill out, and can be completed quickly, especially with tax software. There are also training programs through major tax companies, if you want to have your stay-at-home tax business.

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5. Transcriptionist

In case you weren’t aware, a transcriptionist is someone who listens to audio, and they “transcribe” the words into writing. This happens a lot with podcasts, public events, and interviews. Yes, there is software that picks up spoken words, but they often get 50% of the words wrong, so it is still very necessary for a human to do this job. The pay is usually per-project, so you will have to find a few steady clients to make a good living.

If you have a nice voice, you might be able to be an actor. Credit: Shutterstock

4. Voice Actor

Have you ever been told that you have a nice voice? It’s actually possible to profit from that by doing voiceover work for commercials, audiobooks, YouTube videos, and even cartoons. The field is very competetive, and it means that you will need your own expensive recording equipment in your own home to compete. However, once you get a steady stream of clients, it’s possible to make a good living.

Freelance writers can work from almost anywhere. Credit: Pixabay

3. Freelance Writer

For some people, being a writer sounds like a pipe dream, but there are actually tons of opportunities out there for people to create blog posts, scripts, and articles for online publications. However, in order to make a full-time living, you will have to hustle and find enough clients to make enough money to support yourself without relying on a steady paycheck from a larger publication. If you can make it work, the benefits of having a flexible schedule are very rewarding.

 

There is a high level of demand for web developers. Credit: Pixabay

2. Web Developer

Nowadays, every business needs a website if they want to be taken seriously. If you have a background in computer science, you may be able to work from home and get freelance clients. Usually, a web developer is paid a set price to complete a website within a certain length of time.

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1. Virtual Public Relations Rep

In order to get a job like this, you should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, and experience working for a company in the past. Once you have demonstrated that you have the skills necessary to do the job, it will become much easier to represent your clients from the comfort of home.

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