Introverts are a special breed. They have their own unique way of doing things, and they’re usually not interested in doing things the way everyone else does.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t get along with them! In fact, introverts can be some of the most interesting people you’ll ever meet. All it takes is a little understanding of what makes them tick—and what makes them burn out.

Here’s how to make sure your next job is one that doesn’t leave you feeling drained:

1. Know your limits before you start a new job

It’s important to know whether or not an introvert is going to be able to deal with the demands of a particular position before they take it on. If they know they’re going to be working more than 40 hours per week and have very little time to themselves, they may want to look elsewhere for work.

2. Allow them time alone after work if possible

Just like any other human being, introverts need time alone after work in order to recharge their batteries and decompress from the day’s events. If this isn’t possible at your company due to workloads or other factors, be sure that your boss understands why this is

Flexible Careers For Introverts

1. Virtual Bookkeeper
   Unlike accounting, many bookkeeping jobs don’t require you to have a certain degree or certification. That means that even if you have a different background, you can become a virtual bookkeeper if you are reliable, detail-oriented, and trustworthy.

Your tasks would be, for example, creating, checking, and updating financial records, handling incoming receipts, and reimbursing employees for expenses.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an employed bookkeeper can make about 40,000 USD a year. If you work as a freelancer, you get to make your own rates and can thus earn even more, if you know how to sell your service right.

To learn more about how you can position yourself as a freelance expert, check out Lizzie’s blog Wanderful World.

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2. Actuary
   Another goodie for everyone who loves numbers and details. If that’s your thing, you might consider becoming an actuary. These people analyze all sorts of statistical data, for example, mortality, disabilities, or accident rates, and create forecasts about future risks.

And, you’ve guessed it, it’s a great job you can do online. All you need is a computer, software like Excel, SQL, R, or python, and off you go.

Since it also requires quite a bit of knowledge and skills, you can earn great money with it. Expect annual payments of 100,610 USD.

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3. Data Scientist
   Similar to an actuary, a data scientist spends a decent amount of time with, well… data. They make sense of complex spreadsheets full of numbers and provide reports with their analysis.

You need a strong background in fields such as mathematics, statistics, or economics to score a job in that field.

But the effort is worth it when you look at the payment: According to DataJobs, entry-level positions get between 50,000 and 75,000 USD a year, and experienced data analysts can expect a payment of 65,000 to 110,000 USD each year.

4. Social Media Manager
   Yes, social media management is more than watching cat videos on Facebook all day and hitting the like button every once in a while. You need to be able to set up social media strategies and successfully implement them.

This job definitely needs some sort of experience and maybe a proven record. However, it can easily be done online from home and be very profitable.

Your payment depends, as usual, on your background in social media and the type of responsibility you have. According to Sproutsocial that could be anywhere between 30,000 and 70,000 USD per year.

If you want to learn more about social media management, check out the free online courses that Hootsuite is offering.

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5. Sell Photos
   In case you are a professional photographer, you already have perfect skills for introverts. If you are, for example, into landscape photography, you can easily avoid big groups of people. The only thing you need to master is to monetize your skills.

The easiest way is to upload them on stock photo platforms such as Shutterstock. While not everyone will be able to make a living from that, there are also people who make about 6,000 GBP per photo.

Another idea would be to get your photos printed on products, e.g. t-shirts, pillows, smartphone cases, or anything you can think of. If you are creative enough this can be a nice additional income stream.

You can also become a bit more active and approach companies or websites directly, e.g. tourist boards, directly, offering your photos.

Or you can go and check out freelancing platforms and see if someone is in need of a photographer for certain projects or offer your service directly.

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6. Film/Video Editor
   This is another fantastic work-from-home job for introverts. As a film or video editor, you usually get the raw material from your clients or the company you work for and discuss what needs to be done. After that, you can start editing on your own (apart from occasional queries).

Again, you get to set your own rates. According to Sokanu a film and video editor can make 62,760 USD per year on average. Not too bad at all.

7. Freelance Translator
   Are you good at languages? If so, you can consider becoming a professional translator. How much money you earn depends mainly on your skills, your experience, and what type of language combination you offer.

If your language combination is in high demand and there aren’t too many other translators out there, you can charge a decent rate.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics translators make an average income of 46,120 USD per year.

If you want to learn how you can become a freelance translator, too, check out the linked step-by-step guide.

8. Freelance Writer
   Do you love writing? Why not become a freelance writer? Your options are almost endless: You could write for blogs, publish your own ebooks, write copy for marketing departments, ghostwrite books for others, or whatever area you want to specialize in.

Again, you get to set your own rates, which could be hourly rates, rates per word, or projects. If you are specialized in a popular field, experienced and skilled, you can charge around 250 USD per hour, according to Copyblogger.

Check out this incredible list by Paul Scrivens to find amazing paid writing opportunities.

9. Technical Writer
   A technical writer explains complex and technical information in documents like instruction manuals or journal articles.

This is again a job that requires you to have a certain degree and experience with things like engineering or computer science. But if you do, this can be a great job for you. It can be done online and you won’t be involved in too many meetings or consultations.

And the payment is definitely another advantage: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, technical writers get an annual wage of 69,850 USD.

10. Editor
    Since we are talking about content work, let’s look at another text-related job: You could also become a professional editor. You need to be very detail-oriented, focused, and have a great feeling for content to do the job.

Again, you could either work for a company or start as a freelancer, which would allow you to set your own rates. As a beginner with less than 5 years of work experience, you can expect to make about 57,210 USD per year.

If you want to learn more about the job of an editor and how you can become one, check out this awesome guide by Editors.ca.

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11. Blogging
    There is the saying that most blogs will be closed within their first 12 months of existence because it’s so hard to become successful and make a living blogging. But if you hang in there long enough and be ready to work really hard, your income opportunities are almost endless.

Don’t believe me? Check out blogging superstars such as Michelle Schroder-Gardner, Pat Flynn, or Rosemarie from the Busy Budgeter. They make five- to six-figure profits every month – mainly with ads, affiliate marketing, or selling of online courses.

And as an extra bonus, you don’t need to have any type of experience, let alone a degree or training. All you need is the thirst to learn how it works.

If you want to start a blog, head over to Siteground to get the most popular webhosting package for blogging beginners out there.

12. Software Developer
    The classic. That’s probably the one online job that most people have in mind when they think of jobs for introverts. And it’s true. The majority of software development jobs can easily be done from home and don’t require much interaction with clients or employers.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a software developer makes an average of 98,260 USD a year. No surprise this job is so popular!

13. Graphic Designer
    Another online job that gets associated with introverts is graphic design. It can easily be done from home and has a limited amount of interaction with other people. This is a great job for everyone who likes to be as creative as possible while still sticking to the clients’ requirements.

If you have a talent for design and quite a bit of experience, you can make a decent income as a graphic designer. According to The Undercover Recruiter that is up to 76,910 USD per year.

If you don’t want to work for a company but start as a freelancer, you can use platforms like Fiverr or 99designs to offer your service.

14. Email Support
    Many introverts with anxiety find it hard to pick up the phone and call random people, either to sell something or to assist with any type of issue.

Good news: You don’t have to even if you want to work in customer support. Luckily, plenty of companies offer support via live chat or email, which is a brilliant opportunity.

Since introverts are usually great listeners, they are perfect to assist (potential) customers with their questions or difficulties.

A study conducted by Helpscout states that customer support professionals earned an average of 57,686 USD in 2017.

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15. Dropshipping via Shopify
    You don’t necessarily have to work for someone else to make good money. You could also start a dropshipping business and make money from selling products. That involves hardly any direct contact with others and can be super profitable. There are literally no limits to what you can earn.

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If you want to learn how I helped my former client to make 95,000 USD a month with dropshipping, check out the linked post.

The great thing about dropshipping is: You don’t need to have your own products or deal with complicated logistics. When your customers place an order, the manufacturer or another retailer will send it to them directly. Check out this guide to learn more about dropshipping.

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As you can see, working from home doesn’t mean that you have to do jobs at a minimum wage. There are many high-paying jobs for introverts, too. They don’t have to be in sales or any other area with much customer contact.

In fact, you can easily do a job with minimum interaction with others and get a great monthly payment. Especially, when you focus on a certain area and become an expert in that, you can set your rates higher and make more money.

This list definitely shows that there are great high-paying jobs for introverts with anxiety.

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17 Comments
Yamini on March 30, 2022 at 4:41 am
Love to know about these High-Paying Jobs for Introverts, seems amazing. Will love to go through these .

Bright on December 22, 2021 at 4:31 am
I love your blog and thanks a lot for sharing this post.

techviiz on August 1, 2021 at 11:33 am
Amazing writing skills and I appreciate your efforts on maintaining a great website.
Thank you

Digital Nomad Soul on January 25, 2020 at 3:01 pm
Thanks, Elijah! Great to hear you found what makes you happy! Same here, I couldn’t imagine it any other way 🙂 You are absolutely right. I’ve been using NordVPN, too, for years now. But PureVPN is a good alternative if you are on a tighter budget. That’s why I like mentioning it.

Elijah on January 24, 2020 at 4:06 am
Great article! I’m also an introvert and I’ve been working as a freelancer for more than 5 years and couldn’t happier. You’ve mentioned lots of important points in this article, and I agree that it’s necessary to use a VPN (especially if you are using a public wifi). I’ve heard about your mentioned PureVPN, but I personally use NordVPN, as it has thousands of servers all around the world.

Digital Nomad Soul on January 23, 2020 at 2:28 pm
Thanks for your comment, Den! Could you please tell me where you have this number from? I’d love to read more about it as my research showed different results 🙂

Den on January 23, 2020 at 5:38 am
From what I’ve researched, the technical writing doesn’t seem to be a job for introverts. Only 20% of the job is actual writing. The work is mostly talking to people/specialists.

Digital Nomad Soul on August 28, 2019 at 3:29 pm
Hi Terrick, thanks for your comment! Yes, those are jobs that can be done remotely. Means you can do them from all over the world and they are not US-specific. Some of the income numbers are based on statistics from US companies, though.

Terrick Lacey on August 26, 2019 at 9:40 am
An interesting article but it does not specify if the jobs are US specific. Many people are in other countries and would like to learn more from you if this is an international oppertunity

Digital Nomad Soul on July 23, 2018 at 1:27 pm
Thanks a lot, Shalmali! Absolutely agree with you! 🙂

Shalmali Bapat on July 23, 2018 at 12:36 am
Yes, Introverts have keen observation power, a great ear for listening, and an exemplary skill when it is time to prepare details. And these careers you have enlisted are important and perfect for introverts like us so thank you very much for your guidance, will save it for further use.

Digital Nomad Soul on April 13, 2018 at 4:18 am
Thanks a lot, Lakindu! Same here, I sticked to freelancing and blogging 😉

Lakindu Jayathilaka on April 12, 2018 at 4:39 am
Nice article! I tried out most of the things mentioned here but the only ones that worked for me was Freelancing and Blogging. I current work in Freelancer.com as a web developer and I own a business blog.

Digital Nomad Soul on March 31, 2018 at 4:43 pm
Thanks a lot, Holly! Same here and I totally agree, blogging is great for our type of personalities 🙂 Transcription is a good one, too. I’m just not sure about the payment, would have to look that up..

Holly on March 31, 2018 at 12:30 pm
Great list! I consider myself an intro/extrovert. I love being social with my friends and family, but I need a lot of downtime to recharge my batteries. Currently, I publish a blog, and it’s great for my personality! In the past, I worked as a social media manager it is also well suited for introverts. Transcription is also another good option for introverts.

Digital Nomad Soul on March 24, 2018 at 11:54 am
Ha, really? 😀 Great to hear you’ve been doing it for so long now! Same here, not for all the money in the world would I go back to an office 😀 And thanks for the new term! I will correct it straight away. x

Heather on March 24, 2018 at 8:10 am
I laughed when I saw my job (data analyst – although we like to call ourselves data scientists these days) on the list. Guilty as charged. I am definitely an introvert. I have been working from home for over 10 years now. You couldn’t drag me back into an office if you set my house on fire. And yes, the pay is excellent.

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