50 of the Best Work from Home Jobs That Pay Well in 2023If you're tired of driving to an office and would love to work at home, there are plenty of high-quality full-time work-from-home jobs for you.

ByJohn RamptonOriginally published

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There was a time when working from homefull-time was a pipe dream, but recently, the pandemic has shifted the workforce landscape. There's been a surge of full-time and part-time remote positions you can do from your own place.

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Whether that'sworking remotely for a companyor starting your own business, there's no shortage of work-from-home opportunities in your job search. Working remotely has proven to have huge advantages for those who prefer a more flexible work environment.

Pros of workingfrom home can include:

  • Flexibility to run errands, make appointments, or take care of dependents.
  • Less time spent on chit-chat and other office distractions.
  • No time or cost spent on commuting.
  • Flexible time allows people to work during hours that they are most productive.
  • Less cost dedicated to professional attire.
  • More flexibility for home location and travel opportunities.

On the other hand, some people have reported feelings of loneliness and isolation due to the work-from-home environment. If you are considering working from home, make sure it is the right decision for your personality.

Cons of working from home might include:

  • Difficulty creating work-life balance.
  • 由于缺乏phy误解ical cues through technology.
  • Less in-person contact with coworkers.
  • No opportunity for on-campus office perks like gyms or nutritious meals.
  • Feelings of isolation due to lack of human connection.
  • Bias from bosses due to some employees in the office and some working from home.

Once you've weighed the pros and cons of the right decision, it's time to check out jobs that fit your strengths.

Here are 50 home job options, many of which can generate annual earnings that equate to more than the average American salary.

1. Affiliate Marketer

For those unfamiliar with affiliate marketing, it's simply referral marketing where you earn a commission. Let's say that you have a website and refer a book on Amazon. When the visitor clicks the affiliate link and buys the book, Amazon will pay you a percentage of the sale. People love affiliate marketing because they can start earning money passively with few startup costs.

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2. Animator

Are you an artistic and creative individual who is able to create animation and visual effects for television, movies, video games and other types of media? Then you can do remote work as a freelance animator. (Personally, I've seen animators make between $25 to $106 an hour on sites like Upwork.) Many marketing agencies are also looking to hire independent contractors, which can offer more consistent work than a gig site.

3. Baker/Caterer/Chef

If you have a knack for baking or cooking, then turn your passion into a side business. From your own kitchen, you could start a catering business or become a personal chef. If you're a baker, you could sell your goods to friends, neighbors, online or at local farmer's markets.

4. Blogger

Blogging is inexpensive and easy to start doing. It could be as simple as you just writing about your favorite music or food, and eventually, you can start generating money from your site. Just keep in mind that you need to pay patient when it comes to cashing in on your blog. If this is something you want to pursue, check outthis guide.

5. Bookkeeper

Believe it or not, you don't have to be a CPA to start bookkeeping. Just sign up for a bookkeeping course at a community college or even online (such asthis course from The Accounting Coach). Once you complete a course, you can start earning, and the median salary is reportedly $34,000. (Some stay-at-home bookkeepers I've spoken with personally make more than $70,000.)

6. Child Caregiver

Whether it's just for a couple of hours or for the entire day, running a childcare business from your home can be a lucrative remote job. Just make sure that you obtain the correctlicenses and permits.

In addition to childcare, the pandemic shifted education. Many parents switched to learning pods, rather than distance learning, for a more personal education environment.72% of parentswho switched reported positive feedback. If you hold a teaching certification, hosting a learning pod from your home could be an excellent form of income.

7. Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical research coordinators help manage operations for clinical trials. You could make more than $48,000 with this position, and you don't need a bachelor's degree.

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8. Consulting

If you have experience and knowledge in a specific area, then consider sharing it with others through career coaching. For example, if you're an accountant or lawyer, then you can provide career advice to small businesses for a pretty penny. You could also consult businesses on how to use a new software program or how to become more environmentally friendly. (If you're interested, my company offers aconsultingguide to get started.)

9.Customer Service Representative

Do you possess excellent communication skills? Do you also have a landline and reliable internet? Then you can earn between $8 and $15 per hour as a customer service representative.

10.Data Entry

Inputting data for businesses isn't the most exciting gig for job seekers. However, you don't need any previous experience, and you can start at $10 per hour.

11. Copywriting

You can write copy for businesses from your home and, in some cases, earn up to six figures. Try Fiverr or Upwork to find gigs.

If you prefer steadier opportunities, check out job boards for freelance positions with companies or agencies that will assign clients to you. Some agencies pay by the hour and others by the word, so research the best rate for your income requirements.

12. E-commerce Store Owner

There arefive types of e-commerce business models: dropshipping, wholesaling, manufacturing, white-labeling and subscriptions. Thanks to sites like Shopify, Magento and WooCommerce, you can quickly launch your own ecommerce store.

13. Editing and Proofreading

Companies likeBook in a Boxpay around $20 per hour to editors, book jacket designers and proofreaders.

14. Event Planner

Whether if it's planning a wedding, birthday party or corporate event, people are looking for organized individuals to do most of the event planning for them.

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15. Film and Post Instructional Videos

Are you really good at something? Try creating a YouTube account and filming yourself instructing others on how to do what you're skilled at. To start earning some extra money, enroll in YouTube's partner program so that you can make $1 to $2 per 1,000 views.

16. Grant Writer

Universities, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations often need to apply for grant money. Since these applications can be difficult to write, these businesses often turn to job listings for talented grant writers. As a grant writer, you can make between$40,300 and $67,000per year.

17. Graphic Designer

Many businesses are in need of someone to design their logos, websites or visual ads. If you have a degree or certification in this area, you can make a comfortable salary annually (reportedly $45,000 and up). The more skilled you are, the more clients you'll likely get through word of mouth. Here's a guide onhow to build a websitethat can help you get started.

18. Handmade Crafter

你做手工制作的珠宝或家具等产品吗iture? If so, try setting up an Etsy shop and selling your handmade crafts online.

19. Instructor

Do you know how to play a musical instrument? Can you get people into shape? Whatever your knowledge or experience, some people will pay you to share that information with them, whether in person or online.

20. Internet Security Specialist

作为一个网上证券交易委员会urity specialist, you monitor networks for security threats and implement security standards. You may also install data protection systems as well. Given the attention that online security has been receiving, this job posting is expected to grow steadily over the next several years.

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21. Online Juror

When attorneys prepare for a trial, they often seek feedback on their case. Depending on the mock jury website you choose, you can make between $5 to $150 for your opinion.

22. Online Teacher

Are you a teacher who's looking for a more flexible schedule? Then consider teaching via Skype or via a pre-recorded session through organizations likeK12andConnections Academy.

23. Patent or Intellectual Property Lawyer

Applying for a patent or protecting intellectual property are both areas where expert advice is needed. As such, if this is your area of the law, you could reportedly make between$112 and $121 per hourin extra income.

24. Peer-to-Peer Lender

Thanks to sites like Lending Club and Prosper, you can easily lend money to a business or individual. As an investor, you'd make money on the paid interest of the note.

25. Pet Groomer

Do you love being around animals? Are you also patient enough to clean and style pets? If so, this could be a great home-based business.

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26. Photographer/Videographer

Even though everyone has a camera on their phone these days, there's still a need for these types of professionals like for events like weddings. You can also sell your images on sites likeFoap.

27. Product Reviewer

You can make a decent living (reportedly between $20,000 and $95,000) just by reviewing the products that you use daily.

28. Programmer

Learn a programming language, such as Ruby, and you could end up making around $61 per hour for programming. If you're interested, here's a handyprogrammerguide to get you on your way.

29. Realtor

While you can run a reality business from your home, as long as you have your state's real estate license, you still need to show potential buyers the home. But don't forget that you also have to prepare the home for showing. Thanks to technology, you can become avirtual realtorwhere you can show a property without having to be there in person.

30. Renter

Do you have an extra bedroom? How about a car you don't drive everyday? Are there household items laying around collecting dust? If so, try renting them out to people who could use them. (I personally made over $50,000 renting out my basement in 2017.)

31. Repairer

If you have a knack for fixing things, like bicycles, cars or computers, then consider launching your own repair business. It probably doesn't cost more than a little marketing to get started since you probably already have the tools and resources.

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32.短的任务

A short task is a job or assignment that can be completed quickly. Examples include writing a review, taking a survey, or watching a video. They may not pay much, but it's a fast and easy way to make money from home.Here's a list of short task sitesyou can check out if interested.

33.Social MediaManager

There are a lot of organizations who need someone to manage their social media accounts, and some may even want you to completely develop a social media strategy for them.

34. Stylist

If you love fashion and want to work from home, then you can become an online stylist. Some reportedly make up to $15 an hour.

35. Survey Taker

This won't make you a millionaire, but you can be paid between $1 and $50 each time you take an opinion poll, answer questions about your shopping habits or review a product. You're usually paid by check, PayPal or points that can later be redeemed for gift cards.

36. Tax Preparer

Even though this is a seasonal gig, you can make a salary of over $30,000. Don't forget to register with the IRS before you start this home-based business.

37. Become an Expert

Nowadays, people are going online to find experts at things they themselves may be struggling with. A growing trend is hiring an independent contractor versus hiring a large company to come in and help fix problems. One resource isCatalant, which hires out experts from $15 an hour to $280 an hour. That's one option if you're looking to help others with your knowledge in your talent community.

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38. Telephone Nurse

If you're a registered nurse, then you could work for health insurers or health management companies like Humana, Aetna and UnitedHealth Group. Even CVS Health offers customer support jobs. They hire nurses to be remote workers to handle case management, treatment authorization and patient education.

39. Transcriber/Transcriptionist

This freelance job essentially means listening to audio files, such as lectures or doctors' medical dictations, and then typing out what you hear. It's an entry level gig that can pay up to $25 an hour.

40. Translator

Are you fluent in another language? Start earning a living off of this skill by translating documents or becoming an interpreter.

41. Travel Agent

Despite the fact that there are numerous travel sites that make planning a trip a breeze, it can still be time-consuming. What's more, there may be certain travel conditions that you are not aware of. That's why there are still job opportunities for travel agents to scour the web for the best deals, share advice or plan itineraries.

42. Virtual Assistant

If you're organized and can handle office duties like replying to emails,calendar management, entering data and assisting with social media, then this job is perfect for you. And you can make between $10 and $15 per hour.

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43. Virtual Public Relations Representative

Some small- to medium-sized businesses don't have the budget for a dedicated chief marketing officer, a vice president of marketing or even a public relations firm. But they may have the funds to hire a virtual public relations representative to take care of duties like promoting a business or managing a crisis.

44. VirtualRecruiter

This is pretty much the same position as an in-house recruiter except you get to work wherever you want. The other major difference is that you search the web to find the right employee for the right position. You're also responsible for screening the applicant and being a part of the interviewing and negotiation process. Some recruiters are paid upward of $125 an hour for buildingresume templates.

45. Virtual Tutor

If you have extensive knowledge in a specific area, then you could earn between $12 to $35 per hour by tutoring students either over the phone or on Skype.

46. Voice Acting

If you have a golden voice and the right opportunity, you can make somewhere between $56 and $72 per hour.

47. Web Developer

Depending on the specific job, as well as your expertise, you could bring in between $55,000 and $175,000 per year building websites from scratch.

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48. Web Search Evaluator

In order to deliver the most accurate service to customers, search engines pay individuals to analyze search results. You don't need to have much experience for search jobs, and you can haul in $12 to $15 an hour.

49. Website Tester

Businesses want to make sure that their websites are intuitive and easy to navigate. As such, they'll assign instructions for people to follow to check out their site. Each test usually takes around 15 to 20 minutes. In return, you'll often be paid $10 to $15 per test.

50. Writing Gigs

Businesses of all sizes need written content, like blog posts, website copy or eBooks. As a result, there are thousands of writing gigs available that pay anywhere between $10 to $100 per hour.

How you can start working from home

If you're ready to give the home office a try, plenty of remote opportunities are waiting for you to find them. While work-from-home positions certainly existed before the pandemic, they are much more common now. With a wide range in the job market, there is something for everyone.

Keep in mind that, like anything else, remote work has pros and cons. Many people love the independence that it brings. For caretakers, the flexibility of not having to be in the office daily is a game-changer. However, many others feel isolated and work better in the more social setting that an office brings.

Take into account the many factors and how they might affect your mental health based on your personality and strengths. If a new jobworking from home is for you, start updating your resume and applying to jobs that interest you.

Need some guidance with thejob search? Check out Entrepreneur's articles for everything you need aboutresumes,cover lettersandhow to nail an interview.

John Rampton

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John Rampton is an entrepreneur, investor and startup enthusiast. He is the founder of the calendar productivity tool Calendar.

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