The 20 Highest Paying Remote Jobs in 2026
Which remote jobs pay the most? Data from 90,000+ job postings.
By Kara Madison·
We analyzed 15,049 remote * job postings from 20,000+ companies to understand what employers are paying and what skills they want most.
Salary Examples from Real Job Postings
| Job Title | Company | Salary (USD/yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Growth Account Manager (Remote) | Magic | $720,000 - $960,000 |
| Strategic Account Manager (Remote) | Magic | $720,000 - $960,000 |
| Security Product Manager | Netflix | $230,000 - $960,000 |
| Radiologist (Remote) | imagen-technologies | $450,000 - $950,000 |
| Radiologist (Remote) | imagen-technologies | $450,000 - $950,000 |
Source: RemoteFront, 15,049 remote * postings, April 2026.
Most Requested Skills
Based on 15,049 job postings, here are the most requested skills for remote * roles:
| Rank | Skill | Job postings |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | AI | 4,265 |
| #2 | Python | 3,906 |
| #3 | Machine Learning | 3,874 |
| #4 | AWS | 2,521 |
| #5 | Backend | 2,004 |
| #6 | API | 1,779 |
| #7 | SQL | 1,764 |
| #8 | Kubernetes | 1,637 |
| #9 | DevOps | 1,464 |
| #10 | Infrastructure | 1,314 |
Seniority Breakdown
| Level | Open positions |
|---|---|
| Senior | 9,605 |
| Manager | 4,831 |
| Staff | 2,595 |
| Principal | 1,483 |
| Mid Level | 1,276 |
| Director | 893 |
| C Level | 479 |
| Entry | 133 |
| Lead | 74 |
| Associate Director | 22 |
Methodology
This data is based on 15,049 active remote * job postings aggregated by RemoteFront from 20,000+ company career pages. Salary data reflects posted compensation ranges in USD. Skills are extracted using AI enrichment. Updated April 2026.