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The highest paid jobs that let you work from home

Mikala Theocharous and Rebecca Masters

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A list of the top 15 highest-paid work-from-home jobs has been released by job search site Indeed.

Working from home has numerous benefits, according to Indeed, including better work-life balance, no commute and fewer distractions.

Click through to see how much money you could make working remotely in these roles. 

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15. Marketing director
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15. Marketing director

Average salary: $103,864 per year

Marketing directors lead teams that develop marketing campaigns and materials.

While the job does require plenty of collaboration, it can be done completely remotely. 

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13.  Psychologist
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13. Psychologist

Average salary: $107,967 per year

Psychology traditionally requires a face-to-face meeting, but in the digital era, the role has gone remote.

Many practices offer over-the-phone sessions and some online psychology clinics work completely remotely.

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12. Architect
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12. Architect

Average salary: $161,243 per year

Architects work with clients to design homes, offices, schools, institutions, warehouses and other buildings.

They make sure buildings are safe, and fit for purpose.

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11. IT security specialist
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11. IT security specialist

Average salary: $168,278 per year

This one is an obvious work from home job, that can also be highly paid.

IT security specialists identify threats to a company's computer systems, help implement security protocols and set up new employees with login credentials.

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10.  Front-end developer
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10. Front-end developer

Average salary: $170,461 per year

Front-end developers create websites and web applications with a focus on the user's experience.

Rather than how a website works, they're focused on how it looks, ensuring it is both functional and aesthetically pleasing as well as being optimised for viewing on mobile devices.

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9. Audit manager
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9. Audit manager

Average salary: $174,162 per year

Audit managers organise internal audits, make policy recommendations and ensure organisations comply with federal and international obligations.

The proportion of auditors working remotely or hybrid has increased significantly in recent years.

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8. Senior project manager
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8. Senior project manager

Average salary: $174,352 per year

Project management is an ideal career for remote work.

Senior project managers oversee a team of project managers, working on multiple projects at once. They oversee all parts of a project, keep the team motivated, and report on the results.

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7. Director of business development
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7. Director of business development

Average salary: $179,552 per year

Business development directors track new markets and trends, and seek strategic partnerships to help the company reach its goals.

There may be some face-to-face engagement necessary but much of the work can be done remotely.

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6. User experience UX designer
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6. User experience UX designer

Average salary: $184,778 per year

UX stands for user experience.

UX designers create useful, easy-to-use websites and products. They're involved in user research and data analysis to help the product development process.

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