Can you drive exceptional results and solve problems tangibly? In 2025, your portfolio and marketability matter more than a degree when aiming for a salary of $100,000 or more. Companies are ready to pay top dollar for individuals with in-demand skills who can demonstrate jaw-dropping business outcomes.
The skills gap has led employers to prioritize outcomes over traditional credentials, as highlighted by the U.S. Department of Labor's skills-first hiring handbook. Here are five lucrative remote jobs that do not require a degree:
1. Remote Freelance Digital Marketing Manager
- Average pay: $87,719 (top earners: $122,000)
- Helpful certifications: AMA marketing certifications; Google Career Certificate in Digital Marketing and E-commerce
2. Remote Tech (SaaS) Sales Representative
- Average pay: $81,617 (top earners: $136,500)
- Helpful certifications: Salesforce Trailhead Sales Representative certification
3. Remote Software QA Tester
- Average pay: $89,334 (top earners: $130,000)
- Helpful certifications: Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate, Continuous Delivery & DevOps
4. Remote UX/UI Designer
- Average pay: $106,224 (top earners: $152,000)
- Helpful certifications: Google UX Design Certificate, Nielsen Norman Group UX Certification
5. Remote Project Manager
- Average pay: $145,690 (top earners: $179,229)
- Helpful certifications: Google Project Management Professional Certificate, PMI’s PMP certification
Even with these high salaries, you can further increase your income by gaining more specialized skills. Your career trajectory is in your hands, and your degree (or lack thereof) does not define your earning potential.
FAQs
Where do I find remote jobs? Check out this list of companies hiring fully remote jobs in 2025 and explore remote job boards like FlexJobs and We Work Remotely.
Can I do these remote jobs part-time? Absolutely! Start with gaining a certification and consider working remotely as a freelancer to manage your workload effectively.
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