Donald Trump is sending full-time federal employees back to the office, with the idea that in-person work will enhance accountability and efficiency within the federal workforce. What does this signify for the future of remote work?
Despite Trump’s government mandate, remote work is not just surviving — it’s thriving. The latest data from Ladders, a job site specializing in six-figure careers, shows that high-paying remote jobs are still on the rise. Of the highest paying jobs out there, a good 10% of them ($100,000+) are available remotely.
HIGHEST PAYING JOBS
Which jobs are paying the highest? Data scientists considered over a million job postings per quarter in 2024, focusing on high-paying jobs, remote work trends, job titles, career fields, and leading companies. The changes were measured quarter-over-quarter. In Q4, the roles with the fields with the most significant growth were the following:
- Senior Software Engineer: 101.7% increase
- Medical Director: 53.8% increase
- Physician: 32.7% increase
- Pharmacist (full or part-time): 22.2% increase
THE ROLES WITH THE MOST COMPETITION
Ladders’ High Paying Job Competition Index also showed that the highest applicant competition was in fields like human resources, marketing, media, and design, whereas healthcare, engineering, and construction jobs had much less competition.
Looking ahead to 2025, the experts at Ladders predict the AI revolution will continue thriving, making for strong demand in software engineering, data science, and machine learning operations.
Though Trump’s mandates are in effect, Ladders believes remote work will continue evolving, and digital health, tele-medicine leadership, and healthcare data analytics will continue to grow. They believe roles like Chief Revenue Officers, Strategy Directors, and Global Operations Leaders will continue to be in high demand to help navigate uncertain market conditions.
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