25 Remote Jobs That Pay $15 Per Hour

There are thousands of remote jobs out there, but unfortunately, they don’t all list the starting pay in their job postings. It would be nice if they did, but for different reasons, they just don’t.

Some pay decent, and some not so much, but luckily more are starting to pay a higher, livable wage.

If you’ve been searching for a remote job that pays a decent wage, then here is a list of companies that start at $15 per hour at a minimum.

The companies on this list hire both full-time and part-time employees, and some offer flexible day and night schedules. 

Work From Home Companies That Pay $15 Per Hour

Amazon

Everyone knows who Amazon is, in fact, you probably shop with them. But, did you know this e-commerce giant hires remote employees? This company actually hires employees for several remote positions including seasonal customer service representatives. They hire for these positions several times a year. The starting pay is $15 per hour, and they also provide the equipment needed to do your job. You’ll need to have high-speed, hard-wired internet service and a landline telephone.

American Express

Another well-known company. They’re a financial services and credit card company. They have a lot of remote positions, but 2 of the most popular are customer care professional and travel consultant. The exact pay depends on which position you’re hired for but will be anywhere from $16 to $20 per hour.

Aspire Lifestyles

Headquartered in Virginia, this company specializes in 24/7 business-to-business concierge services. They hire customer service representatives to work from home. They prefer prior experience in travel or hospitality, but it’s not mandatory. They offer a starting pay of $15.50 per hour.

Belay Solutions

Virtual assistant services company. They hire remote independent contractors for virtual assistant and bookkeeper positions. They prefer you have a bachelor’s degree, but it’s not mandatory. You’ll need to be available to work during business hours, Monday through Friday, so no evening hours are available. The pay is anywhere from $15 to $19 per hour.

Boldly

Virtual assistant company formerly known as Worldwide 101. This company hires virtual assistants for a variety of tasks, including marketing, social media management, and paralegal duties. These are part-time positions and work is performed Monday through Friday, during business hours. In order to be considered for employment, you must live in CA, CO, CN, DE, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, or WA. The starting pay is $20 per hour.

BroadPath

This company provides services to healthcare insurance providers. They hire member service representatives and provider service representatives to work from home assisting customers and healthcare providers. They offer a starting pay rate of $15 per hour.

Equivity

This company is based in the United States and offers administrative, bookkeeping, paralegal, and marketing services to its clients. They hire remote virtual assistants and bookkeepers. You must have a bachelor’s degree and be based in the United States in order to qualify for employment. Positions are part-time and you must be available to work Monday through Friday, between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. They start at $15 per hour.

Gametime

Gametime is a mobile application for purchasing tickets to events like concerts or sporting events. They hire remote fan happiness associates for customer service roles helping customers with purchases or questions. They offer a starting wage of $15 per hour.

HireVue

This company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in South Jordan, Utah. They specialize in pre-employment assessment and video interviewing software for companies. They hire customer support specialists to work from home assisting interviewing candidates with technical issues. They require at least 2 years’ previous experience in a customer service role. According to Glassdoor, the starting pay is $15 per hour.

Independence University

Independence University is a non-for-profit online university headquartered in Utah. They hire remote admission consultants to help prospective students who are seeking colleges to attend. They prefer a bachelor’s degree, however, it’s not required if you have comparable sales experience. You must be able to work evenings and some weekends. According to Glassdoor, the starting pay is around $21 per hour.

Language Services Associates 

Language interpretation services company. This company hires language interpreters and sign language interpreters to work from home interpreting via telephone or video. All of the positions are independent contractor positions. According to Glassdoor, the pay is $21 to $27 per hour.

Magic Ears

Online ESL platform. This company hires independent contractors to work from home teaching English to students ages 4 to 12. All interaction with students is via video conferencing. You must have a bachelor’s degree in any subject. The pay is $22 to $26 per hour.

Norwegian Cruise Line

This cruise line is headquartered in Miami, Florida, and was founded in 1966. They regularly hire call center reservation agents to work from home, taking cruise reservation calls from customers. The starting pay is $15 per hour.

Pleio

This company is based in Canada. This company works with pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare companies to provide call compliance support to patients on particular medications. They hire independent contractors to work from home as GoodStart Agents calling these patients and reminding them to take their medications. The pay is $15 to $18 per hour.

Prime Therapeutics

Pharmacy benefits management services company headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota. This company hires remote customer service representatives. To be eligible for this position, you must have a high school diploma or GED, and 1 year of customer service experience. According to Glassdoor, the pay is $15 to $16 per hour.

Progressive

A well-known provider of car, motorcycle, RV, and boat insurance. They hire remote customer service representatives and inbound sales representatives. They offer a $500 sign-on bonus if you have a property and casualty insurance license. Both of these positions offer a starting pay of $16.25 to $20 per hour depending on experience.

QuQuABC

Online English teaching platform based in Hong Kong. This company hires independent contractors to teach English to students in China, ages 4 to 14, via video. The requirements don’t mention a college degree. They state that TEFL, TESOL, or CELTA is preferred, but not mandatory. They require that you be available to teach 6 days a week, between 6:00 AM to 9:45 AM EST. The pay is $17 to $23 per hour.

Skima Talk

Online educational platform based in China. This company hires independent contractors to work from home as ESL teachers. You would teach English to students all over the world via Skype. They offer classes 24/7/365, and you can set your own schedule, and are able to work from anywhere. Teachers make $8 – $12 per 25-minute call, which is roughly $16 – $24 per hour.

Snappy Kraken

This company offers an online marketing and advertising platform for financial advisors. They hire remote member success specialists. They prefer 3 – 5 years of experience in banking, insurance, marketing, or financial services. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time. They offer a starting pay of $20 per hour.

Stitch Fix

This company offers personal, online styling services to men and women. They hire remote, online stylists. All these jobs are part-time and you’re free to choose your own schedule. They offer a starting wage of $16 per hour.

Telelanguage

This company is a telephone and video interpreting services company. They offer interpretation in over 300 languages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They hire remote independent contractors for over-the-phone and video interpreting roles. The starting pay for these positions is $17 to $18 per hour according to Glassdoor.

The Social Element

Social media management company. They hire remote moderators and engagement specialists to moderate communities on social media and engage customers. Being bilingual is a plus. According to Glassdoor, they pay anywhere from $15 to $17 per hour.

TriWest Healthcare Alliance

Health benefits management company based in Arizona. This company hires remote patient services representatives to work with veterans regarding their healthcare. The starting pay is $15 or higher depending on experience.

Unum

Fortune 500 life and disability insurance company that is headquartered in Tennessee. This company hires customer service representatives to work from home. These are entry-level positions responding to customer inquiries. You must have a high school diploma or GED. The starting pay is $15 – $17 per hour. They also provide equipment.

Whales English

Online English teaching platform. This company hires remote independent contractors to teach English to Chinese students via video. You must have a bachelor’s degree, at least 1-year teaching experience, and either TESOL or TEFL certification. The working hours are Monday through Friday, between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM, or 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. The pay is $18 to $30 per hour.

Final Thoughts

If you’re ever curious about what companies pay employees, you can go to Glassdoor and sign up for a free account. There, you’ll be able to find salaries for thousands of companies.