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Which Job Boards Post the Highest-Paying Roles? (I Tested 5 in 2025)

May 16, 2025
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“I applied to 27 jobs across 5 remote boards. Only one got me a $100K+ callback — and it wasn’t LinkedIn.”

Summary:
The highest-paying job boards in 2025 are The Ladders, FlexJobs, and Wellfound. I tested each for remote roles paying $100K+, tracked responses, and broke down what actually worked.

Start With These Verified Platforms → (Rachel’s tool-match checklist included)

Why Most Job Boards Fail If You’re Chasing High Pay

Generic job boards rank quantity over quality. That means:

  • You apply to 10+ roles
  • Half are expired
  • The rest pay under $60K

In 2025, high-paying remote roles come from curated platforms with clear filters (salary, async, tools). That’s what I tested.

Learn how to focus your strategy: The 7 Best Work-From-Home Job Sites

My 5-Platform Test Setup

I applied to 27 remote jobs using identical profiles/resumes on:

  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • FlexJobs
  • The Ladders
  • Wellfound

I tracked:

  • Response rate
  • Salary transparency
  • Time-to-reply
  • Role quality (real tools, async-first, full-time)

Top Performer: The Ladders ($100K+ Roles Only)

Avg Salary Range: $100K–$280K
️ Ideal for: RevOps, Directors, B2B Content, GTM, SaaS Leadership
Result: 3 replies from 8 apps — all above $100K base

Why it wins:

  • Salary filter is built-in (starts at $100K)
  • Less spam, more verified recruiter activity

Want to apply like I did? How to filter only $100K+ jobs on The Ladders

Runner-Up: FlexJobs (Best Tool-Filtered Remote Roles)

Avg Salary Range: $65K–$160K
️ Ideal for: Admins, Content, Marketing, Support, Ops
Result: 4 replies from 10 apps — one converted into interview

FlexJobs screens every listing, which saved me hours. Their categories (e.g. SaaS, Writing, Admin) also show relevant tools like Slack, ClickUp, and HubSpot.

Combine this with: Best resume format for FlexJobs

#3: Wellfound (Startups + Equity-Backed Offers)

Avg Salary Range: $50K–$180K (plus equity)
️ Ideal for: Designers, Engineers, Product Leads, Ops Builders
Result: 1 reply from 5 apps — but very personalized outreach

If you want to join early-stage teams that pay well and offer async workflows, Wellfound delivers. Just know: equity ≠ cash right away.

Poor Results: LinkedIn + Indeed

LinkedIn: Most high-paying roles geo-blocked non-U.S. applicants
Indeed: Full of reposted roles + outdated contact info

Combined reply rate: 1 response from 9 apps. Pay wasn’t listed up front, and filters were clunky.

Pro Tip: Instead of wasting time, use boards that screen for remote-first + salary floors.

What Most Job Seekers Miss

“The board you apply on is part of your positioning. High-paying teams don’t waste time on low-ROI channels.”

Your profile, your resume — even your cover letter — must match the platform’s level. You wouldn’t cold DM a VC with a Google Doc resume — same goes for applying to SaaS teams via generic boards.

Learn how to stand out to high-paying recruiters

Rachel’s Pivot: From LinkedIn to Ladders

She applied to 19 jobs on LinkedIn → 0 replies.
Switched to The Ladders + FlexJobs with a tool-matched resume.

Got 3 replies in 7 days — one led to a six-figure async content role.

Read: The Fastest Way to Get a High-Paying Remote Job (Even With No Experience)

Final Rankings (Based on $100K+ Filtered Roles)

Job BoardBest ForAvg PayResult Summary
The Ladders$100K+ verified roles$100K+3 replies, all six-figure
FlexJobsTool-filtered mid-level$65K–$160K4 replies, 1 interview
WellfoundStartup async + equity$50K–$180K1 reply, high-quality offer
LinkedInBrand clout only$60K–$120KMostly ghosted or geo-locked
IndeedVolume, not quality<$80KOutdated listings

Only Apply Where High-Paying Teams Hire

Still chasing pay without filtering by platform? Start with boards that actually post $100K+ roles.

Explore High-Paying Boards → (with Rachel’s tool-aligned resume strategy)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which job board had the highest reply rate for $100K+ jobs?

The Ladders outperformed all others in reply rate and salary quality, with 3 replies from 8 applications — all for roles over $100K.

Is FlexJobs worth paying for if I’m looking for high-paying roles?

Yes. FlexJobs filters out spam, tags tools like Slack and Notion, and helps mid-level pros land roles between $65K–$160K with faster replies.

Why didn’t LinkedIn or Indeed perform well in this test?

Most listings were geo-blocked or lacked salary data. They also had a high rate of ghosting, reposts, or expired roles compared to curated boards.

Can I use the same resume across all job boards?

You should adapt your resume slightly. Use tool-rich, role-specific versions for FlexJobs and Ladders. Generic resumes underperform on high-paying boards.

What’s the best board for startup roles with high salary + equity?

Wellfound (formerly AngelList Talent) is ideal for equity-backed, async-first startup jobs. It performed best for personalized replies, even if fewer in number.

Jedilyn Leyson
Jedilyn Leyson

Jedilyn Leyson is a digital operations and content systems specialist with a deep passion for simplifying the backend chaos of online publishing. With a background in web operations and years of hands-on experience scaling editorial workflows, she now helps solopreneurs and content teams create smarter, leaner, and more sustainable home office systems. When she’s not building SOPs or fine-tuning Airtable dashboards, you’ll find her testing new productivity stacks or deep in Notion builds.

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