One of the most common requests I receive from readers are for those remote jobs that offer higher pay. And in this day and time, I totally get it. With the rising costs of groceries and gas, many people are having to work two jobs just to make ends meet! It seems it keeps getting more and more expensive to live every single year.
If you are needing a remote job but need at minimum $18 hourly for the work you do, read on. I have gone through the recent work at home job leads (these are located here) to narrow it down to just those companies that pay that much or more.
Please keep in mind that the requirements and skills will vary from company to company. Not all of these are entry-level. If you are looking for JUST entry-level work, you can see some options for that here.
Still, I encourage you to apply for anything you think you may be a fit for even if you don't tick off every box the company has listed. I have seen on several occasions where companies will make exceptions and hire people even if they aren't fully qualified on paper, just because they believe that person would be a perfect fit for the role.
Good luck to you if you apply for any of these. If any of the below positions are closed at the time you read this, just keep tabs on that company's “hiring” page to see if the position (or any other remote positions) are available. Usually if a company is offering one remote job, they are offering others as well.
I send out remote jobs all the time in free weekly newsletters. You can sign up to get those here.
Additionally, I recommend FlexJobs if you are in search of hundreds of vetted remote leads a day. I've used the site for years and found it to be extremely helpful. You can check FlexJobs out here.
10 Remote Jobs Hiring Now That Pay $18 Hourly or MORE
Belay – Read Belay Remote Jobs Overview – Virtual Executive Assistant. All states EXCEPT California, Montana, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. This is a 1099 contractor role. You will work at home performing admin tasks for BELAY'S clients. Past admin experience required. Pay is $18 to $21 hourly. Also looking for remote social media managers, accounting clerks, and bookkeepers.
Bustle Digital Group – Commerce Writer (Remote). Part-time remote writing role creating revenue-focused commerce content for BDG brands, including product roundups, single-product reviews, and brand spotlights across beauty, fashion, and lifestyle categories. Works closely with editors to produce conversational, affiliate-optimized content and update existing articles to improve performance. Requires 3+ years of editorial or copywriting experience in fashion, beauty, or lifestyle, strong product research skills (especially Amazon), and availability to work a consistent 25-hour schedule, 2–3 weekdays during business hours. Pay ranges from $23–$25 per hour.
Back Office Betties – Virtual Legal Assistant. 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. Contract position paying $20 to $24 hourly.
Stellar Bookkeepers – Bookkeeper (Remote). Part-time, fully remote bookkeeping role supporting galleries, art advisors, and artists. Handles transaction cleanup, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, payroll through Gusto, sales and use tax filings, and financial statement adjustments in coordination with an Account Manager. Requires 1+ year of bookkeeping experience, strong communication skills, and reliable computer and internet setup. Training is provided, with growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding, women-owned company. Schedule is 20–30 hours per week. Pay ranges from $20–$30 per hour based on experience.
Credible – Client Success Specialist. Full-time remote customer support role open to North Carolina residents only. Handles a high volume of inbound and outbound customer interactions via phone, live chat, and email, helping users navigate loans, refinancing, mortgages, and insurance products. Requires 1–3 years of customer service experience (call center preferred), strong communication skills, and comfort using CRM tools like Salesforce. Pays $20 per hour, with evening and/or weekend availability required.
TutorUp – US. All TutorUp tutors are required to be certified teachers in the U.S. On a case-by-case basis they also accept experienced teachers whose certification may have lapsed, or who have retired. Experienced college professors (not teaching assistants) are exempted from the certification requirement and are welcome to apply. May earn on average $30 / hourly.
WebFX – Remote Copy/Content Editor. US. Full-time, contract. You will edit a variety of content types, including blogs and sales copy, across multiple industries while ensuring high-quality standards and clarity. Must have a bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or a related field, a GPA above 3.4, and exceptional writing and editing skills. Pay starts at $18 – $21 per hour, with potential performance bonuses up to $1,000 per year, a $200+ monthly stipend, and a $1,200 annual travel stipend.
Hoot Reading – Online Educator (part-time, remote, Canada). Provide 1:1 online literacy tutoring to K–6 students using a Science of Reading curriculum and innovative tech. Serve students primarily during school-day hours through district partnerships. Requires bachelor’s degree in education (or equivalent), 2+ years of K–6 teaching experience, strong phonics and decoding skills, and reliable tech setup (laptop, internet, quiet workspace). Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Commitment: up to 25 hours/week, Monday–Friday, from fall 2025 through May 2026, with consistent time slots preferred. Pay: $21–$23/hour, plus paid professional development before teaching.
Vesta – Mortgage Underwriting Specialist (Remote). Full-time remote role supporting the development and testing of next-generation mortgage software. Works closely with product, engineering, integrations, and implementation teams to document test cases, map data across platforms, configure and test integrations, and help design loan fulfillment workflows. Requires 5+ years of mortgage underwriting experience across multiple loan types (conventional, FHA, VA, non-QM) and strong attention to detail, with technical curiosity and willingness to learn tools like APIs and MISMO standards. Salary range is $100,000–$135,000 annually, plus benefits.
For More High Pay Work at Home …
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 and are known companies. 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 get access for a few weeks for just $2.95 for 14 full days!
If you sign up and don't like it, it's very easy to cancel right away so you are not billed again. You can do it any point during your 14 days of checking things out.
Go here to check it out and see what you think.
Anna Thurman 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.