Trend shows no signs of slowing as remote career opportunities continue to increase
New York, New York (October 5, 2021) – Even as some employers rush to get employees back to the office, remote work opportunities for high paying jobs continue to increase. “The commute from your bedroom is here to stay,” said Ladders, Inc. CEO Marc Cenedella.“ There are currently more than 30,000 high-paying remote jobs available in the US and Canada.
Researchers from Ladders, Inc., the leader in 100K+ jobs, found that remote job opportunities represented nearly 15% of all high paying job listings in the third quarter. Remote job listings rose to 14.67% of all high-paying listings in Q3 2021, up from 12.80% in Q2 2021, and 3.69% prepandemic in Q4 2019.
Ladders, Inc. data scientists analyzed tens of thousands of high-paying job openings in the US and top jobs in Canada. They dug into not only those 100K+ jobs listed on theladders.com, but also high-paying jobs available across the largest 50,000 employers, which are responsible for the majority of all hiring. Cenedella says the research shows this is not a passing trend. “This is not a fad. The future of work is here now,” he said. “This is great news for employees who are seeking better work/life balance and for employers who are planning to utilise remote workers. You often hear people are happy to work in their pajamas but this is so much deeper than that. People who work remotely have more time to invest in family and personal wellness. You can’t put a price on that.”
What Industries Have the Most High Paying Remote Work Opportunities?
Industries that require specialized knowledge lead the transition to a work-from-anywhere culture. The finance & insurance, aerospace, and legal & accounting sectors demonstrated the largest growth in remote job opportunities since the pandemic started. Sectors that have normally shied away from remote-work have also embraced some remote opportunities, though at a slower rate than others. These include education, government, nonprofit, manufacturing, and hospitals & medical centers.
Percentage increase in high-paying remote jobs from January of 2020 to September of 2021
Finance & Insurance – 2,062%
Legal & Accounting – 1,995%
Retail & Consumer Goods – 1,651%
Aerospace – 1,341%
Media – 1,280%
Real Estate & Construction – 1,150%
Information Technology – 1,132%
Education, Government & Nonprofit – 1,097%
Consumer Technology – 1,028%
Hospitals & Medical Centers – 1,028%
Telecommunications & Hardware – 1,020%
Energy & Utilities – 897%
Technical Services – 878%
Healthcare – 859%
Manufacturing – 869%
Food & Beverage – 719%
Enterprise Technology – 701%
Hospitality & Recreation – 644%
Transportation – 634%
Business Services – 550%
Staffing – 475%
Pharmaceuticals – 248%
About Ladders, Inc.
Ladders, Inc., is the number one career site for professionals seeking six-figure jobs and ongoing vocational enrichment. Ladders services (including Apply4Me and Ladders Premium) make top-end professionals’ lives easier. Ladders has more than seven million members who use the platform to manage, market and move up in their careers. Learn more at TheLadders.com.
