9 Remote Jobs Now Hiring That Pay Up To $280,000 In 2025 – Forbes

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Don’t let RTO headliners scare you. The number of remote job openings is in fact increasing (and is up by nearly two percentage points since Q3 2024)…but so is your competition.

U.S. searches for “remote jobs” have consistently remained high and hovered at 823,000 for the past few weeks, analysis of Google Trends and Semrush reveals. Even in a recent FlexJobs survey, 58% of respondents agreed that they’d be happy to sacrifice benefits like pay, vacation days, and insurance, in return for being able to work fully remotely.

However, when it comes to remote work, it’s the survival of the fittest. Not everyone will meet the criteria for the fully remote jobs, especially the higher paying roles in which you can earn $100,000 or more a year. Because the competition is strong, it’s only those who are exceptionally competent for the job, have strong domain expertise, possess future-ready skills, and are digitally and AI savvy who will succeed and win the remote job race. The remote jobs that appear to be on the rise offer some of the highest salaries, easily exceeding $150,000 to $280,000 in salary.

Surprising fact: Jobs that pay $250,000 are more likely to have fully remote work opportunities than jobs below $250,000, according to researchers at Ladders, the job site for high-paying careers.

So it only makes sense that if you wish to align yourself for lucrative remote job opportunities, you’d need to ensure you heavily invest in your own professional development and refine your expertise and breadth of experience. Even opt for a hybrid-remote job if necessary on a temporary basis, until you get to the point where you’re able to present yourself as a highly competent professional.

9 Remote Jobs Hiring That Pay Well In 2025

FlexJobs recently identified a list of employers who are transparent about their salary while also currently hiring for remote jobs, in their roundup of 20 companies hiring remotely. Here are some examples of employers who are actively hiring for high-paying, fully remote jobs, and the roles that are live or were recently live at the time of writing:

1. A+E Networks

1. Vice president, global content licensing ($246,956 – $288,939)

2. Arrow Electronics

1. Database security architect ($106,300 – $169,400)
2. Field sales representative ($81,900 – $183,944)

3. Brightwheel

1. Head of revenue enablement ($150,000 – $250,000)
2. Senior performance marketing manager ($104,000 – $169,000)

4. Cotiviti

1. Sales vice president – healthcare quality and consumer engagement ($166,000 – $185,000)
2. Principal project manager PMO ($138,000 – $169,500)

5. Willis Towers Watson

1. Senior director – HR mergers and acquisitions ($180,000 – $280,000)
2. Associate client advocate – public sector and education ($90,000 – $100,000)

The requirements to be considered for these roles can be quite tight and specific. For example, for the VP role at A+E Networks, you’d need about 12 years of extensive legal experience with IP (intellectual property), and 10 years of media experience. Beyond this, specific in-demand skills are listed in the person specification as necessary for the performance of the role. The job ad states, amongst other things:

“Strong negotiation and drafting skills (including ability to prioritize workflow, problem solve complex issues and offer practical and creative solutions), and clear and effective communication skills required.

“Strategic thinking and strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build consensus, make informed decisions, manage multiple areas of responsibility, and drive results.

“Proven track record of people management and leadership to inspire and motivate others with a focus on cross-functional collaboration in a complex, global organization.”

It’s time to up your game. If you’re ready to win the remote job market, strengthen your job-specific skills, and think outside the box of a regular professional in your industry. Push yourself to learn and achieve excellence. The more you tangibly prove your value to employers, the higher your salary will be and the more remote job opportunities will come your way.

Remote Jobs FAQs

What is the best site to find remote jobs?

Websites like FlexJobs, Remote.co, We Work Remotely, Working Nomads, and NoDesk are good places to find remote work. You can also find remote jobs (specifically contract jobs) by looking at freelance platforms such as TopTal (more exclusive and higher-paying opportunities), Upwork, and Fiverr.

What companies allow you to work fully remotely from anywhere?

Companies like HubSpot, Invisible Technologies, and GitLab hire from around the world and are flexible when it comes to working from any location. You can discover 19 companies hiring for work-from-anywhere roles here.

How can I find remote jobs?

To start with, the easiest way to find fully remote jobs is to start freelancing. As a freelancer, you work on your own terms, where and when you like, and many professionals enjoy the freedom this affords. You can also tap into your network and ask for recommendations or referrals, and expand your LinkedIn network to include company decision-makers; this enables you to access job leads before they’re even posted online.