Transitioning employees to remote work is no longer an exotic concept but rather a common situation. This isn't about freelancing, but about full-fledged remote work for employees of companies and institutions. For employees, it means a flexible schedule and more comfort, while for companies, it's an honest way to squeeze a bit more productivity out of employees than they could achieve during a standard workday, along with savings on office rent and maintenance costs. This is obvious, though there are many other benefits for both sides.
Interestingly, the demand for remote workers is growing not only among computer science specialists. This trend has also impacted finance and medicine. How the recruiting platform Glassdoor suggests that from 2018 to 2025, the popularization of telemedicine will increase the demand for remote medical professionals by 19%. The joke about treating patients over the phone is becoming less of a joke. Glassdoor also shared another intriguing piece of information. It revealed the Top 8 highest-paying remote jobs from its database that are currently in demand in the USA. All the positions listed below allow for annual earnings of up to $90,000 and even more. Interestingly, the highest salary may not go to a programming genius as one might expect.
At the bottom of the list of the highest-paying jobs is the position of Account Manager: $39,000 – $90,000. This employee resolves client issues and provides consultations. This role helps improve the relationship with the company that the client has turned to for help. The industry of the company can vary, but it requires maintaining relationships with many clients.
In seventh place is the role of Business Development Manager. According to Glassdoor's data, salaries for this position range from $49,000 to $118,000. The Business Development Manager creates conditions for enhancing sales by attracting new clients and improving service for existing ones. This position also involves developing strategies for company growth and increasing sales.
The sixth position from the bottom is a Full Stack Web Developer. The salary of a versatile programmer ranges from $50,000 to $117,000 per year. A professional in this role should be proficient in several programming languages, be capable of working with databases and server platforms, and have an understanding of system design.
In fifth place is a Project Manager. The current annual salary for a project manager starts at $51,000 and goes up to $111,000. This is a responsible position; without it, any project can turn into a long-term construction or may not happen at all. It also enables control over the overall project expenses.
The fourth position is a UX Designer. Salary ranges from $62,000 to $130,000. A usability specialist designs and tests products to ensure that clients find the created product comfortable to use.
In third place by salary is the Client Services Director position. Salary: $76,000 – $160,000. This is a specialist focused on long-term relationships with company clients, who seeks options and solves their problems.
The second position is a Senior Software Engineer. Salaries start from $94,000 and can go up to $166,000. A candidate for this position must have in-depth knowledge of various programming languages and be well-versed in operating systems.
Finally, the highest-paying remote job has an annual salary range starting from $94,000 and reaching up to $303,000. This is a telemedicine physician. Yes, telemedicine. Medical students, take note. To work remotely as a physician, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of medical education. Additionally, applicants for this position need three to seven years of specialized training. IT specialties are no longer the kings of the recruitment market. Remote work has invaded fields where personal contact with clients is crucial, and this trend will only continue to grow.
Source: 3dnews.ru
