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 $24-$28 an hour (£18 in the UK).
Go here to apply.
5 – Vesta
Vesta is hiring a remote customer success specialist in the US.
You will engage with Vesta’s customers through various communication channels, namely Zendesk, to work with them on issues, errors, product questions, bugs, and product feedback.
They are looking for people with 3+ years of experience with the mortgage industry, specifically in navigating and working with mortgage systems, ideally on the business process, or technical/IT side (experience working with Loan Origination Systems specifically is a big plus).
Compensation amount for this role is targeted at $80,000 – $120,000/yr. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Go here to apply with Vesta.
6 – Art + Logic
This company, which specializes in web and app development, is often looking for developers with great coding skills to add to their team. Everyone works at home in the US or Canada.
Pay is over $20 an hour, with some positions paying $40+ an hour.
Go here to check for job openings with Art & Logic.
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 – Embrace
Embrace is sometimes hiring a remote customer success specialist. Anywhere in the US. This is a full-time role.
This is an entry level position. They're looking for candidates who're willing to learn with strong communication skills, and an affinity for teamwork.
Pay is $20 / hour.
Go here to apply.
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 – Scribendi
This company regularly hires freelance editors and proofreaders to work at home. According to Glassdoor, contractors working for this company average around $25 an hour.
To qualify, you must have a university degree and three years of relevant experience. They cannot accept workers living in the US States of California, New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, Colorado, New Jersey, Wyoming, South Dakota, West Virginia, Hawaii, New Mexico, or New Hampshire.
Go here to apply at Scribendi, or read our Scribendi review.
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 – Pathrise
Pathrise has many Remote Job Search Positions (lots of them!). US.
This company has several remote positions open. They are focused on helping people find work. They are looking for consultants and mentors across several categories as well as resume specialists.
Most pay rates appear to be $20+ hourly, although it varies depending on the position.
Go here to check openings.
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 – Revolution Prep
Revolution Prep is currently hiring remote, part-time online tutors in the US.
Must have the ability to comfortably provide academic support to students in algebra I, geometry, and algebra II. Candidates will take a short assessment representing content from the entirety of geometry and algebra II prior to receiving an offer of employment.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees welcomed.
Pay is $25 hourly.
Go here to apply with Revolution Prep.
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 – Case Combo
Case Combo is looking for writers to produce engaging and informative content about phone cases.
The position offers a pay rate of $20 to $40 per hour depending on skill level.
All applicants are welcome to apply—no experience required aside from great writing skills and a willingness to learn!
Go here for more details and to apply.
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.
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Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 13 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.
It is a slow time for work over the winter. I am looking for something from home to help.
Thank you
Hi,
I am looking to retire from a 21 year career in law enforcement, mainly as a criminal investigator and will need to find a work at home type job.. I would like to have a full time position that would allow me to work remotely from my home, located in the east Texas area. I do not have a college degree, but I do have a variety of experience provided by my lengthy career in law enforcement.
Are there any ideas of jobs that would be suitable? The jobs do not need to be law enforcement related.
Thanks,
I promote a number of work at home jobs or assignments that I believe can generate some good incomes. But you must do your diligence to visit each of the websites and read up their offers, to be convinced they are worth the investment. Though there are millions of scams on the internet, there are still a few genuine ones. Sometimes, one may need to take necessary risks.
Hello Sylva,
I am actively searching for legitimate work-from-home opportunities.
I will be most appreciative if you will help me in my search.
Of course, I will do my diligence and visit each website and thoroughly research their worthiness.
Your help is greatly appreciated
Hi! Having big surgery left me in bed and home for months to go, disability don’t pay and I need money to cover bills and baby, any real job out there that I don’t have to talk on the phone, but maybe answer emails or stuff like that. Any idea please…. I am desperate here
Liza, I’d recommend checking here first – https://realwaystoearnmoneyonline.com/work-at-home-job-leads That’s the list I keep of companies hiring currently. Good luck to you!
Anna, could you please assist me with any online job suitable especially for Nigerians? I’ve spent lot of time searching online but i couldn’t find any for Africa generally and Nigeria in particular. I’m a graduate and i need job so i can further my education and also make a good living for myself. Thank you.
Hi. I’m so sorry, but I don’t find a lot for people in Nigeria. However, this link may help – https://realwaystoearnmoneyonline.com/where-to-look-for-worldwide-work-at-home/
I do post about some things that are open worldwide.
im from pakistan and i just completed my high school regarding med studies.im looking for some online job .to manage my pocket money .kindly help me. thanks
Hi Samia, I don’t have a lot of information on companies hiring in your location. However, you can check this post for worldwide work at home resources -https://realwaystoearnmoneyonline.com/where-to-look-for-worldwide-work-at-home/
I’ve applied for Book in a Box, but it was a great experience. They didn’t leave me wondering where my I was in the process for weeks on end. Also, I’m on their list for when other things come up. I’m working on “me” so that I can make a career move into something that I enjoy and be paid what I’m worth!
Good luck everyone!
Where are the work from home accounting jobs??? They never make the list. Do they not exist?
I have a few listed here – https://realwaystoearnmoneyonline.com/money-earning-directory/accounting/
Hi,
I desperately need a work from home based job. I live in Saudi and have seen most of the online jobs does not fall in this region.
I have a bachelors degree in business administration.
Having a hard time finding one!
Can anyone help me find one?
Thanks!
Hi, I cannot think of anything for your area at the moment, but you might find this page of resources I created for international home-based job seekers helpful – https://realwaystoearnmoneyonline.com/where-to-look-for-worldwide-work-at-home/
I currently work at home as a remote guru for Shopify. They hire remote gurus in Canada (BC, Ontario, New Brunswick and Quebec) and also Galway, Ireland. Starting salary is about $19.25 per hour.
https://jobs.lever.co/shopify/04f57bfd-22d7-4890-bbb5-3840aade5066?lever-via=kJPEHmuxBD
do they hire in the US? I live in WV.
I have applied for at least 3-4 of these and they require experience as well. I have a masters degree in HR and have took IT classes but couldn’t get past the application. I have been 0 for 4 because my experience is in telecommunications (something I am trying to get away from because of the policies). If anyone has tips let me know. It is heartbreaking to go to school and get ‘typecast’ into a job.
I know exactly what you mean! I’ll keep my eyes open for you!