What are some of the highest paying home businesses?

Some of the highest paying home businesses include actuary, business intelligence analyst, software developer and compensation analyst. As of 2015, salaries for these positions range from roughly $63,200 to 96,000 per year.

A majority of the most lucrative home businesses are those involving information technology and positions that can easily be done over the phone or through email. Well-paying home businesses are often started by people with an abundance of experience in a specific industry and expert skills or training in their fields. Some individuals choose to remain with their employers and work at home after proving they don't much supervision.