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15 Work From Home Jobs That Are Hiring Now
These employers are looking for remote workers this September
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With more businesses asking their employees to return to working in the office, the number of remote and hybrid job postings has decreased this year. According to the staffing agency Robert Half, the share of fully in-office roles grew from 65 percent at the end of 2025 to 87 percent by the middle of 2026.
But there are still great opportunities for part-time work that offer older workers the flexibility they want or need, if you know which roles to look for. Your skills and experience could help you to work effectively and independently outside the office.
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These 15 jobs, listed alphabetically, are among the best opportunities for those seeking remote work. Companies listed in the "Who’s Hiring" section have currently posted positions on Indeed. AARP is collaborating with Indeed to provide career resources for older job seekers. Clicking the "Find jobs" link takes you to current job postings on Indeed; not all positions are remote. Average pay data is from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
1. Administrative assistant
Who’s hiring: Lockheed Martin, micro1, Microsoft
Average pay: $22.82 per hour
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With many businesses switching to remote work, “virtual assistants” have seen a boom in demand in recent years. In addition to the positions listed on Indeed's collaboration with AARP, you can also find gig work as an administrative assistant through sites such as Upwork and FlexJobs, though some of these portals charge fees to use their services.
2. Consultant
Who’s hiring: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, The Cigna Group, Veeva Systems
Average pay: $48.65 per hour
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In addition to offering remote work opportunities, consulting also can serve as a convenient way to transition into retirement. For this reason, the professional network you’ve built throughout your career can be a great resource for finding assignment opportunities. Consider asking your current or former employers and other contacts whether they might be interested in hiring you as a consultant for various projects.
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3. Customer service representative
Who’s hiring: Cengage, Panasonic, Sharecare
Average pay: $20.59 per hour
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If you’ve ever called a company for help with a product or service you purchased, then you probably understand what these jobs involve. You’ll need good people skills to help customers get the solutions they’re seeking. And the hours often are quite flexible to enable phone lines to be staffed across different time zones.
4. Data entry clerk
Who’s hiring: Boston Medical Center, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Sharecare
Average pay: $19.29 per hour
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This job is a natural fit for remote work because the responsibilities mostly involve typing information from various documents into a company’s computer system. Accuracy and an eye for detail are essential to doing well in this field.
5. Digital marketing specialist
Who’s hiring: Coalition Technologies, MedStar Health, Zudy
Average pay: $31.45 per hour
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The internet is how many businesses find new customers now, and these specialists are the experts who make those connections happen. Job responsibilities include creating internet advertisements, direct emails, newsletters and other digital tools to keep clients interested in what the company has to offer.
6. Occupational therapist
Who’s hiring: All Care Therapies, Community Therapy Services, TalkPath Live
Average pay: $47.28 per hour
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When people who are recovering from injuries or managing disabilities need assistance learning to perform daily physical activities, occupational therapists lend a helping hand. Many types of health care moved online during the pandemic, and so did the work-from-home opportunities for occupational therapists. Most of these jobs do require state licenses.
7. Proofreader
Who’s hiring: Avila Dental, J.Crew, Sacramento County Office of Legislative Counsel
Average pay: $24.57 per hour
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If you’re the type of person who notices spelling errors when you’re reading books or articles, this role could be a good fit for you. Some businesses hire remote proofreaders to check important documents such as reports and advertisements before publication. The role may also include some opportunities for editing or writing.
8. Registered nurse
Who’s hiring: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Memorial Hermann Health System, Transcarent
Average pay: $45.00 per hour
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Demand is almost always high for these professionals, with the BLS projecting there will be 166,100 jobs created in this field between 2024 and 2034. And, in the era of telehealth, many of these nurses will be able to work from home.
9. Sales representative
Who’s hiring: Cisco, Dell Technologies, FICO
Average pay: $47.94 per hour
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Why be a traveling salesperson when you often could do the job just as well through Zoom or Microsoft Teams? The essential skills and experience remain the same: building a client base, demonstrating the product’s value, and providing customer service.
10. Social media specialist
Who’s hiring: EnthuZiastic, Purdue University, Shutterfly
Average pay: $30.94 per hour
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Here’s an opportunity to turn your finesse with making TikTok videos and viral tweets into a successful career. By designing a variety of social media posts, these specialists help businesses build their online personalities.
11. Software developer
Who’s hiring: Netflix, Sony Interactive Entertainment, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Average pay: $63.20 per hour
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The long-term prospects for this career generally are promising, though the rise of generative AI will cause some entry-level job opportunities to disappear. Wages are also high: These information technology experts earn the highest hourly pay on this list.
12. Speech pathologist
Who’s hiring: FOX Rehabilitation, Pediatric Developmental Services, TalkPath Live
Average pay: $45.87 per hour
Speech pathologists help people with communication disorders understand why they have difficulty pronouncing certain words. Once the problem has been identified, the pathologist then helps those individuals learn how to speak more clearly. Doing the job from home opens opportunities to work with clients in different parts of the nation, but you may need to be licensed in the states where you and your clients live.
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13. Technical writer
Who’s hiring: Kentro, Mometrix Media., TeselaGen Biotechnology
Average pay: $44.07 per hour
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If you have a talent for understanding how technologies work and explaining that clearly, technical writing is a field with many job opportunities. For example, some information technology contractors with government clients are looking for writers to help create proposals for federal projects.
14. Tutor
Who’s hiring: EnthuZiastic, Novastar Prep Tutoring, Tutor.com
Average pay: $19.27 per hour
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Tutoring is one career that translates well to the video-conferencing era. Depending on your area of professional or personal expertise, there could be a remote job in this field that’s a perfect match. Companies are seeking tutors in such fields as English, foreign languages, and graphic design.
15. Web developer
Who’s hiring: Kitsch, Lief, Vava Virtual Assistants
Average pay: $45.85 per hour
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This is another field where the BLS projects the demand for workers will increase (17,900 additional jobs per year). The work can be challenging because internet technologies are upgraded frequently. For that reason, it’s handy to have a mix of strong technical skills and creative problem-solving ability.
Editor's Note: A previous version of this article was published on April 21, 2021. It has been replaced with a newer version containing updated information about employers.
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