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Top jobs (and their salaries) retirees can do from home to earn extra cash

Retirement doesn't necessarily mean an end to your working life.
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Retirement doesn't necessarily mean an end to your working life.

With the rise of technology, more and more retirees are finding flexible and low-stress jobs they can do from the comfort of their own homes. These remote jobs not only provide a source of income, but they also offer retirees a chance to stay engaged, active, and mentally sharp.

Thankfully, retirees now have access to a wide range of remote work opportunities in Ontario.

To highlight the top remote jobs for seniors, the popular employment platform Indeed released its updated list of 20 remote jobs retirees can do from home along with their salaries. 

Whether you're looking to stay engaged or monetize your hobbies and passions, these jobs are an excellent way to supplement your income and enjoy retirement to the fullest.

Here are 20 of the top retiree jobs from home according to Indeed:

1. Call centre agent

National average salary: $17.10 per hour

2. Administrative assistant

National average salary: $20.65 per hour

3. Telemarketing representative

National average salary: $16.89 per hour

4. Blogger

National average salary: $27.03 per hour

5. Virtual assistant

National average salary: $20.89 per hour

6. Education consultant

National average salary: $22.62 per hour

7. Tax preparer

National average salary: $18.04 per hour

8. Tailor

National average salary: $17.61 per hour

9. Editor

National average salary: $22.29 per hour

10. Proofreader

National average salary: $23.30 per hour

11. Transcriptionist

National average salary: $22.23 per hour

12. Market researcher

National average salary: $21.86 per hour

13. Writer

National average salary: $19.48 per hour

14. Bookkeeper

National average salary: $23.11 per hour

15. Career coach

National average salary: $20.42 per hour

16. Data entry clerk

National average salary: $17.91 per hour

17. Legal assistant

National average salary: $46,062 per year

18. Information technology helpdesk technician

National average salary: $22.76 per hour

19. Platform moderator

National average salary: $16.24 per hour

20. Dietitian

National average salary: $37.30 per hour

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