Remote Jobs: Find Open Postings, Pay, and Hiring Employers
There are 36,253 remote jobs open on Olive Jobs today. The annual posted pay for a remote job starts at a median of $120,000 a year, while hourly postings start at a median of $27.91 an hour. New postings for these positions are down over the last 30 days.
At a glance
- 36,253
- Active US postings on Olive Jobs, Oct 12, 2026; a remote job listed in several cities counts once
- 24,740
- 26,494 in the 30 days before (down 7%); a remote job copied to several cities counts once
- $27.91 an hour
- Middle half $19.99–$47.52, low end of each posted range; 4,847 postings
- $120,000 a year
- Middle half $86,100–$157,200, low end of each posted range; 28,362 postings
- 6%
- Entry-level or new-grad among 43,786 open postings
- CVS Health
- 623 open postings
- California
- 4,990 open postings
- 5 years
- Median minimum among 34,273 postings that state one
Counted from the job postings on Olive Jobs, data as of October 12, 2026. How these numbers are made
New remote postings per week
| Week | New postings |
|---|---|
| week of Aug 17, 2026 | 7,491 |
| week of Aug 24, 2026 | 6,311 |
| week of Aug 31, 2026 | 5,902 |
| week of Sep 7, 2026 | 4,883 |
| week of Sep 14, 2026 | 5,631 |
| week of Sep 21, 2026 | 5,608 |
| week of Sep 28, 2026 | 5,908 |
| week of Oct 5, 2026 | 6,629 |
Employers with the most open postings
| Employer | Open postings |
|---|---|
| CVS Health | 623 |
| OptiMindHealth | 579 |
| UnitedHealth Group | 512 |
| Leidos | 320 |
| Palo Alto Networks | 246 |
| NVIDIA | 218 |
| ICF | 217 |
| Gap Inc (Gap/Old Navy/Athleta) | 204 |
Roles with the most open postings
| Role | Open postings |
|---|---|
| Sales | 3,996 |
| Software engineer | 1,594 |
| Account executive | 1,328 |
| Business development | 1,303 |
| Project manager | 762 |
| Director | 709 |
| Account management | 665 |
| Product manager | 560 |
Cities with the most open postings
| City | Open postings |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,781 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1,706 |
| Atlanta, GA | 718 |
| Chicago, IL | 703 |
| Boston, MA | 680 |
| Austin, TX | 598 |
| Washington, DC | 538 |
| Dallas, TX | 455 |
Required skills employers name most
| Skill | Share of open postings |
|---|---|
| Python | 7% |
| Microsoft Office | 6% |
| Communication | 6% |
Posted Pay and Market Demand for Remote Jobs
Employers posting remote jobs offer a wide range of pay depending on the position. For listings with annual pay, the middle half of postings start between $86,100 a year and $157,200 a year, with top ranges reaching a median of $40.24 an hour hourly and $176,600 a year annually. For hourly listings, the middle half of postings start between $19.99 an hour and $47.52 an hour.
Over the last 30 days, the number of new listings is down by 7% compared to the prior 30 days, with 24,740 postings added. Olive Jobs tracked an average of 6,045 new postings per week over the last 8 weeks, with 6,629 new listings added in the latest full week.
Employers Posting the Most Remote Jobs
A variety of employers actively post remote jobs, led by health insurance companies, mental health platforms, and technology firms. The employer with the most open listings is CVS Health with 623 openings, followed by OptiMindHealth with 579 postings.
Other leading organizations hiring for remote jobs include UnitedHealth Group with 512 listings, Leidos with 320 postings, and Palo Alto Networks with 246 open postings.
Requirements for Landing Remote Jobs
Securing a remote job typically requires established experience and specific qualifications. Postings require a median of 5 years of experience, and only 6% of open postings are marked as entry level. For listings that specify education requirements, 83% ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
The specific fields with the highest volume of remote jobs are sales with 3,996 open positions, software engineer with 1,594 postings, account executive with 1,328 listings, business development with 1,303 postings, and project manager with 762 open positions.
To stand out to employers hiring for remote jobs, build your expertise around these top requested skills in postings:
- Python, which is specified in 7% of remote listings.
- Microsoft Office, appearing in 6% of postings.
- communication, required by 6% of listings.
Interview Questions for Remote Jobs
When interviewing for remote jobs, hiring managers focus on your ability to work independently, manage your time, and communicate effectively across distances. Be ready to answer questions like these about your remote work habits:
- How do you coordinate with a teammate who is working several time zones away?
- Can you describe a situation where you had to resolve a work-related challenge without immediate guidance from a supervisor?
- What steps do you take to stay productive and avoid distractions when working from home?
- How have you structured your home office to ensure you can perform your duties without interruption?
- Tell me about how you built relationships with your colleagues when starting your last role in a remote environment.
Locations with the Most Remote Jobs
While these positions are performed remotely, employers still list their postings in connection with specific geographic hubs. The states with the highest volume of remote jobs are California with 4,990 postings, New York with 2,835 listings, Texas with 2,519 postings, Massachusetts with 1,503 listings, and Illinois with 1,456 open postings.
Metro areas also drive the distribution of these positions. The cities with the most listings associated with them are New York, NY with 1,781 postings, San Francisco, CA with 1,706 listings, Atlanta, GA with 718 postings, Chicago, IL with 703 listings, and Boston, MA with 680 postings.
Questions people ask
How much do remote jobs pay?
Annual posted pay for remote jobs starts at a median of $120,000 a year, with the middle half of postings starting between $86,100 a year and $157,200 a year. Hourly postings start at a median of $27.91 an hour, with the middle half starting between $19.99 an hour and $47.52 an hour.
Who hires for remote jobs?
The top employers listing remote jobs are CVS Health with 623 postings, OptiMindHealth with 579 postings, and UnitedHealth Group with 512 postings. Leidos and Palo Alto Networks are also top hirers.
What roles have the most remote jobs?
The roles with the most remote listings are sales with 3,996 postings, software engineer with 1,594 listings, and account executive with 1,328 postings. Business development and project manager are also highly represented.
Do I need a degree for remote jobs?
Among listings that state an education requirement, 83% ask for a bachelor's degree or higher. Only 6% of remote listings are marked as entry level, and listings carry a median experience requirement of 5 years.
Sources & method
The figures on this page are counted from the job postings on Olive Jobs as they stood on October 12, 2026. Each one says how many postings stand behind it.
- Olive Jobs postings: 43,786 active US remote postings and their posting history, read Oct 12, 2026 — as of October 12, 2026
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