These jobs offer 20-hour workweeks with a remote lifestyle.
Not everyone desires or is cut out for the 9-to-5 cubicle life. If you’re looking for a sweet spot between flexibility and making a living, part-time remote jobs may provide a solution. Here’s a look at some of the best remote, part-time opportunities that offer the freedom to embrace a work-from-home lifestyle while still earning a livable wage.
These jobs scored above average or high on flexibility in U.S. News 100 Best Jobs ranking. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics describes them as commonly including part-time work or self-employment, where you can choose your own hours. They typically involve office work, which can generally be done at home, and are listed in alphabetical order.
Administrative Assistant
Median salary: $41,000
Flexibility: Above average
Administrative assistants wear many hats, and their job descriptions may vary depending on the employer. But generally, administrative assistant responsibilities include answering phones, organizing and maintaining files, scheduling appointments, managing social media accounts, and handling basic bookkeeping.
Although most work in offices, many administrative assistants work remotely as virtual assistants by finding clients on sites such as Fiverr and Upwork.
Administrative assistant ranks No. 26 among the Best Business Jobs.
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Bookkeeping, Accounting and Audit Clerk
Median salary: $45,860
Flexibility: High
Bookkeeping, accounting and audit clerks handle their employer’s accounts, complete financial statements and check reports for accuracy. They typically work in offices and may do site visits, although some may work part time or remotely.
Bookkeeping, accounting and audit clerk ranks No. 18 among the Best Business Jobs. To stand out among job applicants, it’s beneficial to have certifications in programs such as QuickBooks, Certified Payroll Professional and Microsoft Excel listed on your resume.
Learn more about bookkeeping, accounting and audit clerks.
Graphic Designer
Median salary: $57,990
Flexibility: High
Graphic designers create visuals such as images, layouts and graphics for print or digital media, including websites, advertisements, logos and packaging. They typically illustrate by hand and with the help of computer software. Their schedules vary depending on their workloads and deadlines, but those who freelance typically have greater control over where and how often they work.
Graphic designer ranks seventh among the Best Creative and Media Jobs.
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Interpreter and Translator
Median salary: $53,640
Flexibility: High
Interpreters orally convey words or sign language between people who speak different languages in real time, while translators translate written text from one language to another. Both interpreters and translators can work in various settings, including schools, hospitals, courtrooms and conference centers. They may also work remotely and on a part-time basis.
This profession ranks No. 6 among the Best Creative and Media Jobs.
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Technical Writer
Median salary: $79,960
Flexibility: Above average
Technical writers, also known as technical communicators, create clear and user-friendly documentation of complex technical information. They translate technical jargon into understandable language and use their expertise to create instruction manuals, how-to guides, and online help for products, software or processes.
Rather than working 40 hours a week for a company in an office setting, many technical writers find their own clients on sites such as Upwork and work from home either full time or part time.
Technical writer ranks third among the Best Creative and Media Jobs.
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Telemarketer
Median salary: $31,030
Flexibility: High
Telemarketers talk to potential customers on the phone to sell products for a company. Some of their daily job duties include explaining the benefits of the products they’re selling and taking payment information.
While most telemarketers work from call centers, many employers hiring for telemarketing jobs also offer work-from-home and part-time positions. This profession ranks No. 7 among the Best Sales and Marketing Jobs.
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Web Developer
Median salary: $75,580
Flexibility: High
Web developers create, design and develop websites both at the front end and the back end. Besides ensuring a website is user-friendly, web developers are also responsible for the technical aspects, such as the website’s performance, capacity and speed.
While some web developers work full time in an office setting, many also freelance and take on their own clients. Doing so allows them to create their own schedules and even work remotely from anywhere in the world.
Web developer ranks No. 12 among the Best STEM Jobs and No. 5 among the Best Technology Jobs.
Learn more about web developers.
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Update 02/16/24: This story was published at an earlier date and has been updated with new information.
