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The top 10 highest paying work from home jobs
Remote work carried the Komando team through the 2020 portion of the pandemic. We’re still working from home and thriving, but we’re not the only ones. In fact, 83% of employers say the shift to remote work served their company well, according to PWC data.
Nobody knows when life will return to normal. Even offices that reopen will have to implement new safety procedures. But one thing’s for sure: Tons of people realized they’d rather work remotely than in the office.
If you’re looking for a new long-distance gig, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve scoured the internet for some of the highest-paying jobs that let you work from home. Whether you’re a physician or software expert, you’re sure to find a job that catches your eye.
1. Software engineer
Software engineers are computer scientists who serve their company through engineering principles and programming languages, like HTML. They’re computer scientists whose work lets you visit webpages or use applications powered by the internet.
Actually, your ability to browse Komando.com is the result of a software engineer’s work. Cool, huh? As you can imagine, this useful job is in high demand. That also comes with a juicy paycheck. LinkedIn says this job offers a base salary of around $95,000 a year.
2. Nurse
While many nurses are working on the front lines, you may find that your company provides a work from home option. That’s because the telehealth field is booming. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this field will grow all the way through 2029.
That means you can provide health care services remotely. Just power up your computer or mobile phone and you can work with patients from the comfort of your own home.
LinkedIn data says the average nurse makes around $70,000 a year.
3. Product manager
People in this position develop products and solutions. They create strategies and set out roadmaps for their team to follow. You may also analyze market conditions and stay in close contact with people from all company levels.
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