What moved in global tech on this day — and what it means for your career.
By the Numbers
The remote job market in numbers — 2026-07-29
As of 2026-07-29, 6,623 active remote roles sit in the Loker Dollar corpus; the most in-demand skill is communication (27% of listings), median pay ~$15,625/mo.
Why it matters: These come straight from our own job corpus — a read on which skills pay now and how competitive the remote market is this week.
Indonesia angle: 2026Q3 context: 274 layoff events & 12 funding rounds tracked in Indonesia.
According to KPMG, companies are struggling to make their AI initiatives work together effectively.
Why it matters: As AI adoption increases, tech professionals need to develop skills to integrate and manage multiple AI systems, making communication, leadership, and project management crucial skills in the industry. With 486 lowongan (7%) AI-related jobs available, professionals can capitalize on this trend.
Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, there is a growing demand for AI-related skills, with many companies looking to adopt AI solutions. This presents opportunities for tech professionals to develop their skills and work on AI projects.
communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 1,736 of 6,519 listings we analysed (27%) as of Jul 29, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. data analysis follows at 8%.
How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?
The median pay is about $15,625/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Jul 29, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.
How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?
4,876 of 6,623 active roles (74%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Jul 29, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.