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Updated August 5, 2024
Explore some of the best well-paying work-from-home jobs in the tech field. We cover potential benefits of working from home and explain how to launch these careers.
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As work-from-home (WFH) jobs became commonplace during the COVID-19 pandemic, people began to see the benefits of remote work. Employees may seek WFH jobs for better work/life balance, flexibility, and financial savings.
WFH jobs have long been common in the tech field, perhaps because these roles often lend themselves to remote computer-based work. The trend toward working from home will likely continue to increase. Many tech companies that previously required workers to show up in person switched to permanent remote work-from-home jobs during the pandemic.
This guide covers high-paying WFH jobs in tech and explores available pathways.
The tech industry offers high-paying, in-demand careers, including many that take place remotely. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that the computer and information technology (IT) industry will grow by 13% from 2020-2030 — a faster-than-average rate.
The median wage for these jobs was $97,430 in May 2021, much higher than the average for all occupations. Many tech jobs only require access to a computer with an internet connection. Some of the best paying tech jobs include computer and information research scientist, computer programmer, and computer systems analyst.
Work-from-home jobs offer benefits like added flexibility, greater work/life balance, and potential savings. The flexibility of working at home can be especially attractive to people with young children.
It can also save money and time spent on commuting, allowing workers to participate in hobbies, meet with friends and family, and feel comfortable in their home environment.
