Remote Instructional Designer Salary in United States
Remote instructional designer jobs in United States pay a median $81k base, with most roles between $75k and $88k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 10 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 59 open roles hiring now.
These roles are open to candidates based in United States, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Remote instructional designer salary
The median base salary for a remote instructional designer is $81k per year, with most roles between $75k and $88k — across 10 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 25% from mid level ($75k) to senior ($94k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Most in-demand instructional designer skills
Who's hiring remote instructional designers
Experience mix across 59 open remote instructional designer roles.
Top companies hiring remote instructional designers
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote instructional designers make in United States?
The median base salary for a remote instructional designer in United States is about $81k per year, with most roles between $75k and $88k — across 10 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote instructional designers?
Companies hiring remote instructional designers right now include INFUSEmedia, PointClickCare, First American, Yum!, intellipro, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote instructional designer job?
Across current remote instructional designer postings, the most requested skills are Machine Learning, Camtasia, Canva, AI, PowerPoint, Articulate 360. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote instructional designer jobs require?
86% of open remote instructional designer roles are mid level-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a instructional designer remotely in United States?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 59 open remote instructional designer roles in United States, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of June 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote instructional designer jobs?
Every remote instructional designer job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.