15 Work From Home Jobs That Are Hiring Now

If you’re looking for an opportunity to work remotely, there’s a good chance you can now find a job that fits your needs. According to a FlexJobs analysis of the job postings listed on its website during the first three months of this year, postings for remote jobs grew by 20 percent when compared with the last three months of 2025.

Older adults could benefit directly from this boom in remote work. Their skills and experience enable them to operate effectively and independently outside the office. And the flexibility of working from home offers an appealing pathway toward eventual retirement.

These 15 jobs, listed alphabetically, are among the best opportunities for remote workers. Clicking the job title takes you to a job search page on Indeed. AARP is collaborating with Indeed to provide career resources to older job seekers.  Median pay data is from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

1. Administrative Assistant

Who’s hiring: Acumen, Symbria, Wingstop

Average pay: $22.82 per hour

With many businesses switching to remote work, “virtual assistants” have seen an explosion in demand. 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: micro1, Osorno, Platform 6 Ltd.

Average median pay: $48.65 per hour

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.

3. Customer Service Representative

Who’s hiring: AFC Industries, HSN, Independence Blue Cross

Median pay: $20.59 per hour

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: Cencora, Citadel Credit Union, LCG Inc.,

Average pay: $19.29 per hour

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: Bentley Systems, Sage Island, Spotter

Average pay: $31.45 per hour

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: Soliant, TeleSesh, VocoVision

Average pay: $47.28 per hour

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: Uline, Welocalize

Average pay: $24.57 per hour

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: Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, RelateCare, Upperline

Average pay: $45.00 per hour

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.