Work From Home Jobs Are in Demand and Often Pay More

You want to work from home but make money like you've got an office job, right? Benefits, too. You're looking for the just-right balance of work-in-my-PJs freedom and financial perks. Here’s what to consider.

Work from home jobs often pay more

More than one-third (37%) of jobs in the U.S. can be performed entirely at home, according to a June 2020 study conducted by the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business.

These jobs typically pay more than those that can't be done at home and account for nearly half (46%) of all U.S. wages, the researchers report.

So it's more doable than ever if you know where to look, how to maintain your productivity and — if starting a work-from-home business — how to calculate a target profitability.

Working from home jobs are growing

The likelihood of finding remote employment is growing because of the transition away from office environments that many companies made during the coronavirus pandemic.

Most employers (83%) say the shift to remote work has been successful for their company, according to a January 2021 PwC survey of companies well-suited for work-from-home employees.

, you may get to dress (a lot) more comfortably and keep little Nemo — your dog, cat, goldfish or whatever — on your lap, but there's more to consider than your wardrobe. Here’s how to get started.

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