Everyone knows that software developers make a significant amount of money–but did you know that there are other remote jobs that pay just as well, if not more?

Specifically within tech, there are plenty of other work-from-home roles well-suited to freelancing beside being a developer. So if you’re thinking of ditching the 9-5 and escaping the grind of traditional employment at your current organization, you have quite a few options.

Of course, if you come from a Big Tech background (think FAANG companies Facebook [Meta], Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google [Alphabet]) you have much more leverage up your sleeve as you’ll be viewed as a highly skilled expert, leading to niche consulting and freelancing opportunities at exclusive freelance networks that only accept vetted professionals, like TopTal and Arc.

But even if you can’t boast of being an ex-Meta or ex-Google professional, you can still secure high-paying gigs and build a sustainable freelance business through working hard at perfecting your craft, constantly updating your knowledge for the latest trends (especially since tech is always evolving), and ensuring you build a strong portfolio that demonstrates your skill set and the results you deliver.

13 Highest Paid Freelance Remote Jobs In Tech For 2025

Wondering what are the highest paid freelance remote jobs in tech? Check out this list of jobs that, on average, pay about $50 per hour:

1. Freelance data scientist
2. Freelance data analyst
3. Freelance UI/UX designer
4. Freelance cloud solutions architect
5. Freelance cybersecurity consultant
6. Freelance AI consultant
7. Freelance technical writer
8. Freelance IT project manager
9. Freelance product manager
10. Freelance DevOps consultant
11. Freelance technical recruiter (there is a major gap in the market for highly skilled, top-tier developers, specialists, and engineers, especially within AI, so if you specialize in AI talent and hard-to-find skillsets, you will be in demand)
12. Freelance SaaS consultant
13. Fractional CIO (Chief Information Officer)–a role that involves delivering the responsibilities of a CIO on a part-time basis as a contract. This is the highest paid of all roles listed here and you can make up to about $300 an hour for lending your expertise.

Why These Freelance Remote Jobs Pay So Well In 2025

There are several factors that influence how much you get paid as a freelancer. The first, being that of course, you need to work in a high-demand industry. The combination of high demand and relatively low supply which is proverbial within the tech industry, creates scarcity, which drives employers to look outside for talent–and they look to freelancers for the answers.

Hiring freelance talent works for them as it is cheaper than hiring a full-time employee and serves their business needs flexibly, when they need it the most. At the same time, you can charge a premium because of the industry, demand, and your strong skill set, so it’s a win-win scenario.

Another reason these remote freelance jobs pay so well is that they are mission-critical. These roles require unique insights and expertise that solve specific business problems that directly impact revenue, innovation, security, and growth, so companies are willing to pay top dollar if you have what it takes to solve their business problem.

Where do you see yourself in this list of freelance job titles? Can you picture yourself working from home and helping a start-up release an innovative, one-of-a-kind product? Can you imagine the satisfaction you’d feel helping small, growing businesses improve their workflows and become more efficient? If any of the above remote freelance jobs resonate with you, go ahead and research what’s required of the role (typical industry-standard certifications and training, specific skill sets required, what clients typically require when working with freelancers in your chosen field), and start promoting your service on niche freelance marketplaces and LinkedIn today.