Do you want to work at home making a great deal more than minimum wage? If so, this post should get your wheels turning. I have created a list of several companies that pay their workers $20 an hour or more to work at home.
It goes without saying, but when you’re talking about this kind of pay, you are often talking about companies that are more likely to require a very specific skill set or a college degree.
It’s not as common to find a work at home job that pays in this range where you need no prior skills or experience to start.
And if you don’t have the right skills or experience to do the jobs listed below, keep in mind that at least now you know where the money is!
So if you’re thinking of furthering your education in order to get higher-paying work, you know what industries to possibly focus on.
So with that said, let’s get on to the opportunities! As always, I cannot guarantee these companies are hiring right now, but if they are on the list, they have hired home-based workers in the past and paid $20 an hour or more.
Work at Home Jobs Paying $20+ Hourly
1 – SUCCESS
SUCCESS is hiring multiple freelance marketing copywriters.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of producing high-quality copywriting and marketing content. Pay is $35 hourly.
Go here to apply.
2 – 10UP
This is a web development company that allows all employees to work remotely. They have occasional openings for web and design engineers, designers, developers, etc.
According to Glassdoor, the average salary at this company is anywhere from $53K to $85K, which should work out to over $20 an hour.
Go here to see what jobs are open now with 10UP.
3 – Equivity
Equivity is hiring virtual paralegals in the US and some other specific states (depends on the position).
This position requires a bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college program.
Your exact pay rate will vary depending on the position you apply for, but most start at $20 hourly.
Go here to apply with Equivity.
4 – Boldly
Boldly is hiring remote executive assistants in the US (except for Washington, DC, Alaska, and Hawaii) and UK.
Must have a minimum of 7 years of direct hands-on experience as an executive assistant or senior administrative assistant to one or more executives as well as 4 years of calendar management experience including coordinating meetings, appointments, and schedules for executives.
Starting pay at $25 to $31 an hour (£18 in the UK).
Go here to apply.
5 – Bold
Bold is hiring a remote customer experience associate in the US.
Conduct high-volume outreach to Medicare members via phone, email, and text to boost enrollment and engagement in Bold’s healthy aging exercise programs.
Requires 1–3 years of experience in inside sales, customer service, or health coaching; strong communication and organizational skills; and comfort using CRMs like Insightly and HubSpot. Bonus if you’ve worked directly with older adults.
Pay is $20–$22/hour with an annual bonus. Must be able to make 100+ calls/day and maintain high satisfaction and enrollment rates.
Go here to apply with Bold.
6 – Aira
Aira is hiring a remote visual interpreter to work full time in the U.S. and Canada (except CA, CO, D.C., MA, NJ, NY, OR, WA, and U.S. territories).
Provide live video call assistance to people who are blind or low vision, offering real-time descriptions, navigation help, and visual interpretation in a variety of situations.
Requires 18+, fluent English, high school diploma/GED, and strict technical setup (Windows/Mac computer, quad-core CPU, 8GB RAM, wired internet 50 Mbps+, noise-canceling headset, camera, and a private quiet workspace). Must be available at least 60 hours weekly with 35+ hours worked and coverage on Friday plus Saturday or Sunday.
Pay starts at $20/hour, with shift differentials (+$1 swing, +$2 nights, +$3 weekends). Benefits include employer-supported health insurance, $400 annual tech stipend, paid training, paid sick leave, and ongoing development in a supportive remote team.
Go here to check for job openings with Aira.
7 – LitCharts
LitCharts is hiring remote freelance writers in the US.
LitCharts writers can work from anywhere, and compensation varies based on the length and difficulty of the work.
You’ll need to send in a resume with samples.
According to Glassdoor, pay probably works out to around $32 / hour.
Go here for more details and to apply.
8 – Grow Therapy
Grow Therapy is currently looking for remote marriage and family therapists in several different US locations. This can be full or part-time work.
To qualify, you must be an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, Ph.D. or MD, have 1-3 years of experience, and malpractice insurance.
Pay is listed at between $70 to $90 hourly on Indeed, with Glassdoor estimating the salary at $66,000 yearly.
Go here to check for openings and apply with Grow Therapy.
9 – Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors is hiring remote ACT tutors. This can be part-time or full-time.
Must have prior experience and expertise tutoring the SAT or ACT.
Enjoy competitive rates ($25-$40 per hour) and get paid 2x per week.
Go here to apply with Varsity Tutors.
10 – Alma
Alma is hiring a remote customer experience manager to work full time in the U.S.
Lead and coach a CX team to deliver top-tier support for mental health providers and clients. Manage team performance, resolve complex product and insurance-related issues, analyze data for operational improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, Ops, People & Culture) to enhance the provider and client experience.
Requires 3+ years in operations, customer experience, or success at scale, and 2–4 years of people management experience with a focus on equity and inclusion. Must be data-driven, highly organized, culturally competent, and skilled in tools like Google Sheets, Looker, or Metabase.
Salary range is $100,000–$125,000/year. Benefits include health insurance (Aetna/MetLife), 401(k) with ADP, flexible PTO, monthly stipends (therapy, coworking, WFH), parental leave, open vacation, and a home office stipend.
Go here to check for job openings with Alma.
11 – ClassUp
ClassUp is hiring remote K-12 Math Tutors in the US.
As a tutor for ClassUp, you will have a flexible schedule and the chance to earn top market compensation. Must have completed or currently pursuing Bachelor’s Degree and experience tutoring or teaching grades K-12.
Pay is listed at between $20 and $36 hourly.
Go here for more details and to apply.
12 – First Quarter Finance
This company regularly hires freelance writers.
Experience writing finance-oriented online content is required. Preference will be given to candidates who are credible experts in personal finance and consumer topics.
Pays $20+ per hour based on your experience and qualifications. Payment is every two weeks, with zero fees and no invoicing required.
Go here to apply.
13 – Github
Github is a software company that allows many of its employees to work remotely. They have several remote positions that pay well in the Sales, Operations, Product, and Legal departments.
Per Glassdoor, most Github positions provide a salary of over $60K per year.
See if Github currently has openings here.
14 – BDG
BDG is hiring a remote affiliate shopping writer to work part time on a temporary basis in the U.S.
Write product roundups, single-product reviews, and brand spotlights for BDG’s portfolio of publications, including Bustle, Elite Daily, Romper, Nylon, Mic, and Inverse. The role focuses on creating affiliate-driven content that converts, with success measured by revenue performance.
Requires 3+ years of editorial or copywriting experience, strong research skills, passion for consumer products (especially Amazon), excellent time management, and the ability to work a consistent shift 2–3 days per week (minimum 12 hours, M–F during business hours). Bonus for commerce copywriting experience, expert interviews, or prior remote work experience.
Pay is $23–$25/hour.
Go here to check for job openings with BDG.
15 – Wordvice
This company is regularly hiring work at home editors. Per the job description, you will “Edit and proofread academic papers, admissions essays, and other documents for grammar and mechanics issues and ensure natural language and flow of communication.”
English fluency, 2+ years professional editing experience, and MS Word proficiency all required. Must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate degree program. According to Glassdoor, pay should work out to around $29 – $31 / hour.
16 – Back Office Betties
Back Office Betties is looking for a Virtual Legal Assistant. This is open to people in TX, FL, NV, AZ, or PA.
You will be providing top-notch support to law firms across the US and Canada. You must have familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
They are also looking for people with Bachelor’s degree in a related field, paralegal certification, or equivalent work experience.
It’s a contract position paying $20 to $23 hourly.
Go here to apply.
17 – Fonemed
Fonemed almost always has openings for remote telehealth triage nurses.
They hire within the US, but must have an active license in CA as well as in your home state. Part-time and Full-time available.
Requires minimum 3 years of recent clinical experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in areas such as ER/Urgent Care, Adult, Pediatric, OB/GYN, Orthopedic, Ambulatory Care, Home Health, or ICU.
Rate of pay not given, but Glassdoor indicates it is $25 or more hourly.
Go here to check for openings.
18 – SpeakEasy Authority Marketing
Excellent English skills are required, as well as basic SEO knowledge and some legal experience.
To apply, send in your resume AND a 400-word writing sample using the “DUI in your state” to [email protected].
Writing assignments are paid on an hour basis of $20/hour.
Go here for more details.
19 – Tandem Diabetes Care
Tandem Diabetes Care is hiring a remote inside sales specialist to work full time in the U.S.
Handle inbound and renewal sales for Tandem’s t:slim X2 insulin pump by providing product education, addressing patient concerns, verifying insurance, and coordinating shipments.
Requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), 1+ year in sales support or telesales (medical device/tech preferred), strong phone communication, multitasking skills, and CRM proficiency. Diabetes knowledge is a plus. Must be available Monday–Friday with start times between 5–9 AM PST. Company equipment is provided.
Pay is $20–$22/hour plus incentives (bonus/commission). Benefits include equity, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, 10 holidays, and a minimum of 20 PTO days.
Go here to check for job openings with Tandem Diabetes Care.
20 – SitePen
SitePen allows their workers to work remotely. They have occasional openings for software engineering, project management, javascript engineering, and web development.
Per Glassdoor, these positions pay over $80K per year.
Go here to apply at SitePen if they’re hiring and you meet their qualifications.
21 – Bonus Tip – Check FlexJobs For Even More Higher-Paying Remote Jobs
FlexJobs is one of my favorite sites to use for finding remote jobs and learning about new companies that hire remotely. Most of what I see there when I check the listings pays well above minimum wage!
The great thing about FlexJobs is that they guarantee ALL listings are scam-free. They list hundreds of jobs — all of which are either remote or flexible in nature — five days per week. There are also no ads on the site.
Because there are no ads, they do charge a membership fee since that is the only way they can see a return on their job-searching efforts.
But it’s cheap — you can sign up for for just a few dollars and get access for a few weeks to see the listings and figure out if it’s for you.
If you sign up and don’t like it, it’s very easy to cancel right away so you are not billed again for the following month.
Go here to check out FlexJobs.
Anna Queen is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 15 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.
