Which remote skill is most in demand right now?

communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 1,862 of 6,126 listings we analysed (30%) as of Jul 30, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai follows at 9%.

How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?

The median pay is about $13,070/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Jul 30, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?

4,769 of 6,178 active roles (77%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Jul 30, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.

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By the Numbers

The remote job market in numbers — 2026-07-30

As of 2026-07-30, 6,178 active remote roles sit in the Loker Dollar corpus; the most in-demand skill is communication (30% of listings), median pay ~$13,070/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: 285 layoff events & 16 funding rounds tracked in Indonesia.

Active roles: 6,178

Top skill: communication · 30%

Median USD pay: $13,070/mo

Worldwide-remote: 77%

4,76977%
1,40923%

Most in-demand skills as of Jul 30, 2026 (source: Loker Dollar corpus)
Skill	Listings	Share
communication	1,862	30%
ai	572	9%
sales	550	9%
data analysis	549	9%
leadership	530	9%
project management	463	8%
python	382	6%
strategic planning	319	5%

Source: Loker Dollar internal corpus · as of Jul 30, 2026 · See the full reports →

AI and Tech

AI Drives Tech Growth

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon expects AI to drive the company's next growth wave.

Why it matters: AI is becoming a key driver of growth in the tech industry, with companies like Qualcomm and Microsoft investing heavily in AI technology. This trend is expected to continue, with AI skills in high demand, making up 9% of job postings on Loker Dollar.

Indonesia angle: In Indonesia, AI is also becoming increasingly important, with companies like GoTo and Ruangguru investing in AI technology. However, layoffs have been reported in the startup sector, including at Ruangguru and Sayurbox.

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Layoffs and Funding

Layoffs and Funding in Indonesia

285 layoff events affected 8820 workers in Indonesia in Q3 2026.

Why it matters: Layoffs have been reported in the startup sector in Indonesia, including at Tokopedia and Ajaib. However, funding for startups is still available, with 16 tracked rounds in Q3 2026.

Indonesia angle: The layoffs in Indonesia are part of a larger trend of restructuring in the startup sector. However, the funding rounds show that investors are still interested in supporting Indonesian startups.

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Frequently asked

Which remote skill is most in demand right now?: communication is the most in-demand remote skill — it appears in 1,862 of 6,126 listings we analysed (30%) as of Jul 30, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus. ai follows at 9%.
How much do USD-paying remote roles pay?: The median pay is about $13,070/month, computed from 400 sampled USD-paying roles as of Jul 30, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.
How many roles are open to applicants in Indonesia?: 4,769 of 6,178 active roles (77%) are worldwide-remote — open to applicants from Indonesia — as of Jul 30, 2026, per the Loker Dollar corpus.