Recent reports and studies prove that increasing numbers of professionals are craving and demanding flexibility in the workforce in 2024.

In fact, flexibility in work arrangements is such a non-negotiable value, that employees would be willing to sacrifice part of their pay according to a FlexJobs report, and even increase working hours if necessary (as is the case with condensed working hours for the four-day work week), so that they could achieve ultimate work flexibility on their own terms.

What does flexible working look like to you?

Maybe you desire a job that allows you to work from home—as do most professionals. Or, perhaps you are looking for a role that you can adapt around your busy lifestyle, or something that only consumes a few hours of your precious time so you can use the remainder of your day for other commitments.

The good news is that there are actually jobs that exist, that satisfy both conditions—being part-time as well as being remote.

Top 10 Part-Time Remote Jobs In 2024

Researchers from FlexJobs recently released a report on part-time remote jobs in 2024, after careful analysis of part-time remote job listings across 50 job categories in their database from January to July 2024, and this is what they found:

“The top 10 career categories with the highest number of remote, part-time job openings during 2024 covered a variety of industries,” they said, including:

• Education and training
• Medical and health
• Computer and IT
• Bilingual
• Customer service
• Administrative
• Communications
• Accounting and finance
• Project management
• Marketing

But when it comes to part-time remote work, the job titles that stole the top ten spots are (bear in mind that salaries listed will be pro rata due to the exact number of hours you work part-time):

1. Remote Licensed Therapist

A licensed therapist provides mental health counseling and therapy to couples, family members, and individuals, to address and resolve emotional and psychological disorders and issues.

Average salary range: $47,646 to $60,917

2. Remote Administrative Assistant

As an admin assistant, you would be supporting back office operations by handling tasks such as appointment scheduling, liaising with customers and other team members, and other admin-related work.

Average salary range: $48,574 to $60,554

3. Remote Bookkeeper

This role entails managing a business’s financial records by recording transactions, maintaining ledgers, and reconciling accounts.

Average salary range: $39,730 to $49,470

4. Remote Customer Service Representative

Customer service agents, also known as representatives, assist customers by addressing inquiries, resolving complaints, and providing product or service information, over mediums such as via phone, webchat, or email.

Average salary range: $35,422 to $44,153

5. Remote Translator

Translators serve as intermediaries, providing translation services through converting written or spoken content from one language to another—either as a freelancer or employed—while maintaining the language’s accuracy, intent, and context.

Average salary range: $55,279 to $74,864

6. Remote Accountant

Accountants prepare and examine financial records and are key points of contact between businesses and financial governing bodies. They ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Average salary range: $57,429 to $69,331

7. Remote Graphic Designer

This creative role involves producing visual content using design software such as Adobe Photoshop or Canva, for the purpose of promoting a company’s products, services, or content.

Average salary range: $63,172 to $78,793

8. Remote Copywriter

There are many types of copywriters, from SEO copywriters, to email campaign copywriters, to even B2B and B2C copywriters. Your goal would be to write clear, engaging, and persuasive content for advertisements, websites, and other marketing materials.

Average salary range: $64,803 to $81,706

9. Remote Project Manager

A project manager supervises and leads on the planning, execution, and completion of projects, ensuring they meet key deliverables, and are completed on time and within budget.

Average salary range: $129,004 to $161,359

10. Remote Senior Accountant

As opposed to their non-senior counterparts, senior accountants (also known as senior accounting officers) manage more complex financial tasks and create reporting, oversee financial operations in a company, and may be found delegating tasks to other accounting team members.

Average salary range: $82,290 to $100,590

These 10 job titles are the most likely to be part-time and remote, and can be a good starting point for you if you are seeking more flexibility and work-life balance in your career. Explore flexible job boards, ask questions and analyze company pages to understand more specifics on a company’s flexible and remote working policies, and be prepared to career pivot if necessary, so you can find a part-time remote job that fits in with your lifestyle.