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The State of Remote Work in 2025

Remote work isn't slowing down. To understand the current landscape, we analyzed 3,465 active remote job listings from our database. Here's what the data reveals.

Key Findings at a Glance

3,465 active remote positions across all industries
Only 28.1% disclose salary ranges - transparency is still lacking
Software Development dominates with 483 positions (14% of total)
USA-focused roles lead with 1,226 positions (35%)
280 jobs (8%) are truly global - "Anywhere/Worldwide"

1. Most In-Demand Remote Job Categories

Here's the breakdown of where the opportunities are:

Category Number of Jobs % of Total

Software Development	483	13.9%
Sales / Business Development	203	5.9%
DevOps / System Admin	202	5.8%
Customer Service	192	5.5%
Design (UI/UX)	176	5.1%
Marketing	158	4.6%
Finance / Legal	144	4.2%
Data Analysis	140	4.0%

Key Takeaway: Software development remains the king of remote work, representing nearly 14% of all available positions. However, opportunities exist across diverse fields - from customer service to finance.

2. The Salary Transparency Problem

One of the most striking findings: only 28.1% of remote job listings disclose salary information.

✅ 973 jobs (28.1%) list salary ranges
❌ 2,492 jobs (71.9%) hide compensation details

This lack of transparency wastes job seekers' time and perpetuates pay inequality. Companies that disclose salaries upfront demonstrate respect for candidates and attract more qualified applicants.

Our recommendation: Filter for "Salary Listed" when searching to find employers committed to pay transparency.

3. Companies Hiring the Most Remote Workers

Here are the top employers actively building remote teams:

Mercor - 194 active positions
Capital One - 7 positions
BruntWork - 7 positions
Atlassian - 6 positions
Samsara - 6 positions
1inch - 6 positions (crypto/DeFi)
Monzo - 6 positions (fintech)

Interestingly, Mercor dominates with nearly 200 positions - suggesting aggressive growth in their remote-first approach.

4. Location Requirements: Where Can You Work From?

Not all "remote" jobs are created equal. Here's the geographic breakdown:

Location Requirement Number of Jobs % of Total

USA Only	1,226	35.4%
Anywhere/Worldwide	280	8.1%
UK Only	121	3.5%
Europe	108	3.1%
Canada	95	2.7%
Other/Unspecified	1,635	47.2%

Key Insights:

Over one-third of remote jobs require US residency (likely for legal/tax reasons)
Only 8% are truly location-agnostic - the dream of working from anywhere isn't universal
Digital nomads should specifically filter for "Anywhere/Worldwide" positions
European and Canadian workers have fewer options than US-based candidates

5. Market Activity: Hiring Is Hot

All 3,465 jobs in our analysis were posted within the last 30 days, indicating robust hiring activity.

Companies are actively building remote teams across all industries. This isn't a temporary trend - remote work is now standard practice for knowledge workers.

What This Means for Job Seekers

If You're a Developer:

You're in the best position. With 483 software development roles plus 202 DevOps positions, nearly 20% of all remote jobs are in tech engineering. Focus on:

Building projects that demonstrate remote collaboration skills
Highlighting async communication abilities in your resume
Targeting companies with strong remote-first cultures (Atlassian, GitLab, etc.)

If You're Not in Tech:

Don't despair. Over 2,000 non-technical remote positions exist across:

Sales & Business Development (203 jobs)
Customer Service (192 jobs)
Marketing (158 jobs)
Finance & Legal (144 jobs)

If You're Outside the USA:

Filter aggressively for "Anywhere" or your specific region. Only 8% of jobs are location-agnostic, so you'll need to be strategic about which roles you target.

The Salary Transparency Call to Action

To employers: List your salary ranges. You'll attract better candidates and save everyone time.

To job seekers: Demand transparency. Don't waste time on companies that won't disclose compensation upfront. The 28% of employers who do are signaling respect for your time.

Methodology

This analysis is based on 3,465 remote job listings aggregated from leading remote job boards including RemoteOK and Remotive. Data was collected in January 2025. All jobs were active within the 30-day collection period.