Remote job description template

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A remote job description is a normal job description plus four things: where the person may live, what hours or time zone they must cover, what equipment and costs you provide, and how performance is measured. Copy the template below, replace the brackets, and remove anything that is not true.

US format, as of 31 October 2026.

At a glance

  • State the eligible states or countries. Pay, tax and pay-range rules depend on where the person works. See hiring remote employees across states.
  • Include the pay range if any eligible state or city requires it. See pay transparency laws.
  • Describe the real schedule, not "flexible" if there are core hours.
  • Say whether the role is exempt or non-exempt, because it affects overtime and timekeeping.

Template

[JOB TITLE] (Remote, [ELIGIBLE STATES / US-wide])
[COMPANY] | Full-time / Part-time | Remote

PAY: $[MIN] to $[MAX] per [year/hour]. Benefits: [LIST]. Pay may vary by location within this range: [YES/NO + HOW].

ABOUT THE ROLE
[2 sentences: team, purpose, who you report to.] This role is fully remote. In your first [90 days] you will [OUTCOME].

WHAT YOU WILL DO
- [DUTY 1]
- [DUTY 2]
- [DUTY 3]
- [DUTY 4]
- [DUTY 5]

WHAT YOU NEED
- [MUST-HAVE 1, stated as a skill or result]
- [MUST-HAVE 2]
- A reliable internet connection and a quiet place to work
- Comfort communicating in writing and on video

WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION
- Eligible to work from: [STATES / COUNTRIES]. We cannot hire in: [STATES, IF ANY].
- Core hours: [e.g. 10:00 to 15:00 Central] / No fixed hours.
- Travel: [NONE / UP TO N DAYS PER YEAR].
- Classification: [Exempt / Non-exempt (hourly, paid overtime)].

EQUIPMENT AND COSTS
- We provide: [LAPTOP / MONITOR / HEADSET].
- Stipend or reimbursement for: [INTERNET / HOME OFFICE / NONE].

HOW WE HIRE
[N] steps: [application, phone screen, skills exercise, interviews, offer]. We aim to finish within [N] weeks. Offers may be conditional on [BACKGROUND CHECK / REFERENCES / WORK AUTHORIZATION VERIFICATION].

[COMPANY] is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic. If you need an accommodation to apply, contact [EMAIL].

Notes before you post

  • Location and pay. If you vary pay by location, say how.
  • Hours. If the person is non-exempt, they must record time and be paid for overtime under the FLSA where covered. The Department of Labor lists the federal rules.
  • Equal opportunity. The EEOC prohibits job ads that discourage applicants because of protected traits. Avoid "digital native", "recent graduate" or similar phrases.
  • Honesty. Do not promise "work from anywhere" if you cannot hire in some states.

For other roles, start from the job description templates.

Sources

  • EEOC, Prohibited Employment Policies/Practices - https://www.eeoc.gov/prohibited-employment-policies-practices (accessed 31 October 2026)
  • US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, FLSA - https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa (accessed 31 October 2026)
  • State pay-range laws: see /hiring/pay-transparency-laws (accessed 31 October 2026)

This is general information, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Rules change and your situation may differ. Consult a licensed attorney or qualified adviser.