6 High-Paying Work from Home Jobs That Don’t Require a Degree

Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Abigail Abesamis Demarest is a freelance contributor for Apartment Therapy and The Kitchn. When she’s not writing she’s reading up on the latest wellness trends, teaching Zumba classes, or reading a book on the beach.
updated Nov 13, 2020
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These days, remote work is more appealing than ever. And while it’s commonly thought that a four-year degree is the ticket to a well-paying job, that’s not always necessarily the case. FlexJobs recently identified several fully remote jobs with high salaries and no degree requirements, showing that well-paying jobs exist for professionals who possess years of relevant experience. 

To help kickstart your job search, we’ve rounded up a list of high-paying remote jobs on FlexJobs that don’t require a degree.

Senior Software Engineering Specialist at UnitedHealth Group

Topping this list as far as salary is concerned, this software engineering position is 100 percent remote and full-time. While you don’t need a college degree to apply, they’re looking for candidates with basic Java knowledge. Job duties include overseeing development requirements and assisting with automating results for regulatory monitoring.

Estimated Salary: $117,767; Apply Now

Cloud Security Logging Engineer at Regions Bank

A high school diploma and at least nine years of IT experience is required for this WFH position. The person hired for this job will be tasked with managing the day-to-day maintenance and operation of information security systems, analyzing scenarios, and providing solutions.

Estimated Salary: $91,598; Apply Now

Senior Citibank Home Mortgage Underwriter at Citi

A high school diploma and at least eight years of related experience is required for this full-time remote job. Maintaining production standards, reviewing conditions, communicating decisions, and analyzing loan applications are some of the tasks that will be required of this position.

Estimated Salary: $82,558; Apply Now

Manager Benefit Configuration at Contigo Health

Paid vacation, PTO to volunteer in your local community, and education assistance are just some of the benefits offered with this job. A high school diploma is required, and responsibilities include developing and executing plan benefit designs as wellas working with leadership to identify and resolve processing and configuration issues.

Estimated Salary: $76,061; Apply Now

Project Manager at The Building People

A high school diploma and at least three years of relevant experience is required for this full-time, remote role. Job duties include reviewing construction specifications, drawings, and other documents as well as providing technical design support and financial reports. 

Estimated Salary: $74,963; Apply Now

Financial Consultant at LPL Financial

While a degree isn’t required, LPL Financial is seeking candidates with a high school diploma, a relevant professional certification, and at least two years of investment sales experience. Financial consultants are expected to provide need-based financial solutions to clients by offering a range of brokerage, advisory, and investment plans.

Estimated Salary: $68,732; Apply Now

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