Data Entry Remote Jobs: Who Hires, What It Pays, and How to Avoid the Scams
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Data entry remote jobs have not disappeared, but they look different from the ads that promise easy typing money. On October 13, 2026, our count of US-eligible listings found 105 data entry openings posted in the previous 30 days, 102 of them open only to people in the US. Most were tagged entry-level (83 of 105), most were full-time (69), and only 16 said what they paid. The biggest single poster was CrowdGen by Appen, an AI data platform, which tells you a lot about where this kind of work has moved. Below: the live listings, pay from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the companies themselves, the tests you will face, and the scams that copy the title.
What remote data entry jobs pay, and who is posting them right now
The short answer: classic data entry is an hourly office job with a modest median wage, and most of the newer "data entry" work online is paid per audio minute, per task or per project instead.
The BLS puts the national median for data entry keyers at $19.88 an hour ($41,340 a year) in its May 2025 wage data. That figure covers everyone in the occupation, in offices and at home, so treat it as a benchmark, not a promise for a remote role.
Our own count tells a slightly different story. Of the 105 listings we found on October 13, 2026, only 16 showed pay in US dollars. Where an hourly wage was stated (5 listings), the median came to $24–$25 an hour; across all 16 with pay, the annualised median was about $51,050–$62,261. A sample of 16, including specialist transcription and AI work, is too small to call typical, so plan with the BLS figure.
The companies posting most often that day were CrowdGen by Appen (10 listings), Applied Systems (9), mercor (6), Jobs for Humanity (4), and Skillerszone, Team Car Care LLC / Jiffylube, Joe Hurley Inc and Intellectix (3 each). The board below refreshes every morning from Himalayas and Jobicy, keeps only US-eligible posts from the last 30 days, and drops titles that match scam patterns.
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Data entry remote jobs hiring now
105 matching listings in the last 30 days
- Remote Data Entry Operator (Entry Level)$18–$25/hr
Skillerszone
- Transcription Specialist -- Vietnamese$24/hr
CrowdGen by Appen
- Transcription Specialist -- Arabic$45.50/hr
CrowdGen by Appen
- Transcription Specialist -- Amharic$36/hr
CrowdGen by Appen
- Data Entry Specialist
Talent Sam
- Remote Data Entry Clerk
Team Car Care LLC / Jiffylube
- Data Entry Executive – Fluent English – Full remote
goPro Consultancy Group ltd.
- Remote Data Entry Specialist
Team Car Care LLC / Jiffylube
- $75k–$85k/yr
- $30k–$51k/yr
Four kinds of work that share the data entry label
Job boards mix four quite different jobs under this title. Knowing which one you are looking at tells you how you will be paid and what test is coming.
| Type of work | What you actually do | How you are paid | Examples in our directory | Entry bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic data entry / order entry (employee) | Key records, orders, claims or forms into a company system | Hourly wage, usually W-2 with set shifts | None yet in our directory; check each employer on the board above | Typing test, accuracy, sometimes a background check |
| Transcription and captioning | Type out audio or video, or correct an AI draft | Per audio minute or per audio hour, as a contractor | Rev, TranscribeMe, GoTranscript, SpeakWrite, Verbit | Grammar and transcription tests; experience for legal or professional roles |
| AI data annotation and rating | Rate chatbot answers, write prompts, label text, images or audio | Per hour or per task, stated before you start | DataAnnotation, Outlier, Appen (CrowdGen), OneForma, Mindrift | Qualification assessment; some tracks need a degree |
| Micro-tasks and research studies | Short tasks, surveys for academic researchers, recordings | Fixed amount per task or study | Clickworker, Prolific | Account verification, short practice task |
Only the first row is traditional data entry. The other three are usually contract work with no guaranteed hours.
Our count of today's listings, broken down
The numbers behind the board come from our own count, refreshed with the feed. Here is what the October 13, 2026 snapshot showed.
Our data · Oct 13, 2026
What data entry remote listings look like right now
- Open listings
- 105
- posted in the last 30 days
- US-only
- 97%
- of listings hire only in the US
- Pay shown
- 15%
- of listings state a USD wage
- Median hourly
- $24–$25
- across 5 hourly listings
- Full Time66%
- Contractor23%
- Part Time10%
- Temporary2%
- CrowdGen by Appen10%
- Applied Systems9%
- mercor6%
- Jobs for Humanity4%
- Skillerszone3%
| What we counted | Listings |
|---|---|
| All US-eligible data entry listings (last 30 days) | 105 |
| Open only to US-based applicants | 102 |
| Showing pay in US dollars | 16 |
| Full-time | 69 |
| Contractor | 24 |
| Part-time | 10 |
| Temporary | 2 |
| Tagged entry-level | 83 |
| Tagged mid-level | 22 |
Entry-level roles dominate, so data entry remote jobs remain one of the few categories where a beginner can realistically apply. The sample titles show how wide the label has become: "Remote Data Entry Operator (Entry Level)", "Remote Typist" and "Part Time Data Entry Clerk" sit next to "Transcription Specialist" postings for Vietnamese, Arabic and Amharic, and a "Manager, Pharmacy Data Entry Operations" role.
If you only want part-time hours, our part-time remote jobs page tracks that feed separately.
Pay compared: BLS medians next to per-minute and per-task rates
Start with the three BLS occupations closest to this work, all from May 2025 data.
| Occupation | Median hourly | Median yearly | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data entry keyers | $19.88 | $41,340 | – |
| Medical transcriptionists | $19.43 | $40,410 | -4% 2025-35 (Decline) |
| Information clerks | $21.84 | $45,430 | -2% 2025-35 (Decline) |
The BLS projects employment of medical transcriptionists to decline 4% from 2025 to 2035 and information clerks to decline 2%. Our data file does not include a published outlook for data entry keyers, so we will not guess at one.
Now the platforms. These are the rates each company publishes on its own pages, read in October 2026:
| Company | Published rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Rev | Transcriptionist $0.40–$1.10; Captioner $0.54–$1.10; Legal Transcriptionist $0.55–$2.00+ | Per audio/video minute, paid weekly via PayPal |
| TranscribeMe | Starts at $15–$22; Special Teams $60–$70+ | Per audio hour; it states average monthly earnings of $250 |
| GoTranscript | Up to $1.75 | Per minute of file length, not working time |
| DataAnnotation | General work starting at $25–$50+ (another section says $25–$30+) | Per hour, paid via PayPal |
| Prolific | Researchers must pay at least $8, with $12 recommended | Per hour of study time |
| Clickworker | "From cent amounts to two-digit euro sums" | Per task, fixed in advance |
The key detail is in the GoTranscript row: an audio minute is a minute of recording, not a minute of your time. None of these companies publishes how long an average audio minute takes a new transcriber, so do not convert a per-minute rate into an hourly wage until you have timed yourself on real files.
TranscribeMe's own figure of $250 in average monthly earnings is a useful reality check: platform work is usually extra income, not rent money.
Companies in our directory that hire for data entry from home
Each company in the directory below was checked on its own careers or help pages on October 13, 2026. Every entry links to that page, notes whether you are an employee or a contractor, and says whether any fee is involved. None of the data entry companies listed charges a fee to join.
Rev
Independent contractor (1099)Transcriptionist · Captioner · Subtitle Translator
- Pay:
- Rev's freelancer page (read Oct 2026) lists Transcriptionist pay of $0.40–$1.10 per audio/video minute, Captioner $0.54–$1.10, Legal Transcriptionist $0.55–$2.00+, and Subtitle Translator $1.70–$4.00+ (varies by language), paid weekly via PayPal for approved work.
- Needs:
- Rev's freelancer page (read Oct 2026) lists a skills assessment of English proficiency and grammar, plus a short transcription, caption or translation sample; you need a computer, reliable internet and strong English skills. Its Services Agreement requires contractors to be over 18 or the age of majority where they live, whichever is greater.
Rev's freelancer page (Oct 2026) says there is currently a waitlist due to high application volume and that applications are processed in the order received. There is no minimum commitment, and the Services Agreement says Rev withholds no taxes, so freelancers handle their own.
Official careers pageChecked Oct 13, 2026TranscribeMe
Independent contractor (1099)Transcriptionist
- Pay:
- TranscribeMe's jobs and freelancer pages (read Oct 2026) say pay starts at $15–$22 per audio hour, average monthly earnings are $250, and Special Teams (e.g. medical and specialty styles) earn $60–$70+ per audio hour; its jobs page cites top monthly earnings of $2,200.
- Needs:
- TranscribeMe's freelancer page (read Oct 2026) says you need access to a computer and internet and must pass an entrance exam before your account is activated; you provide PayPal details when registering. Its Crowd Terms of Service limit work to people aged 18 or older.
Work is short 2–4 minute clips, and the jobs page says joining costs nothing. Note that the Crowd Terms (last modified Sep 14, 2022) say an $11 fee is deducted from any balance left after one calendar year of account inactivity.
Official careers pageChecked Oct 13, 2026GoTranscript
Independent contractor (1099)Transcriber · Editor
- Experience:
- No prior experience is required (per its jobs page).
- Pay:
- GoTranscript's jobs page (read Oct 2026) says transcribers earn up to $1.75 per audio/video minute (minute of file length, not working time), varying by language, audio length, difficulty, turnaround and quality; payouts are weekly via PayPal or Payoneer depending on region.
- Needs:
- GoTranscript's jobs page (read Oct 2026) asks for a short English test plus a language-specific transcription test, and a computer, stable internet, quality headphones and a quiet workspace. Multiple accounts lead to automatic decline.
The page says it hires worldwide, accepts entry-level applicants and charges no application fee. In October 2026 the page was contradictory: a banner said hiring was fully open while the application section said it was not accepting new transcribers and offered a waitlist.
Official careers pageChecked Oct 13, 2026Verbit
Independent contractor (1099)Freelance Legal Transcriber, US
- Experience:
- Must be experienced in legal transcription (per the US job posting).
- Pay:
- Verbit's US posting (read Oct 2026) says pay is per audio minute or per page; no rate is published.
- Needs:
- Verbit's US posting (read Oct 2026) asks for transcribers based in the USA, fluent in English, experienced in legal transcription and able to follow client guidelines.
- Where:
- Must be based in the USA.
Transcribers review AI-generated drafts of legal proceedings and correct them into an accurate record, then format to client guidelines. This is not a beginner role, but it is a legitimate US-based option once you have legal transcription experience.
Official careers pageChecked Oct 13, 2026SpeakWrite
Remote English Transcriptionist · Remote Spanish Transcriptionist
- Experience:
- 1 year or more of professional transcription/word processing experience in an office environment in the past 5 years; general office, data entry and accounting experience are not sufficient (per its job page).
- Needs:
- SpeakWrite's transcriptionist page (read Oct 2026) requires typing 60 WPM with 90% accuracy, a Windows PC with at least 6 GB RAM and a 64-bit OS (no tablets or smartphones), and headphones; a foot pedal is optional.
- Where:
- Legal resident of the US or Canada; California residents are excluded (the page cites California law AB-5).
The careers page labels the postings 'Contract Employment' and says all positions are 100% remote. It is aimed at experienced typists rather than beginners.
Official careers pageChecked Oct 13, 2026Clickworker
Independent contractor (1099)Clickworker
- Experience:
- For many tasks no special or formal qualifications are necessary (per its 'What does a Clickworker do?' page).
- Pay:
- Clickworker's help center (read Oct 2026) says pay varies by project and task, ranging 'from cent amounts to two-digit euro sums'; the amount per task is fixed and published ahead of time. US workers can be paid by ACH bank transfer.
- Needs:
- Clickworker says (read Oct 2026) you must be allowed to work in the jurisdiction where you live; registration asks for your real name, date of birth and country of residence, and you need the clickworker app to log in. Its crowd page describes workers aged 18 to 80 and mentions online tests and project-specific assessments.
Task types listed include surveys, text creation, research, app testing, photo, audio and video recording, and AI training. Clickworker warns that project offers and monthly income vary greatly and cannot be guaranteed, and that workers are personally responsible for taxes.
Official careers pageChecked Oct 13, 2026Prolific
Participant
- Pay:
- Prolific's participant help center (read Oct 2026) says researchers must pay at least £6/$8 per hour, with £9/$12 per hour recommended. Its participant page says payment is cash to PayPal, cashable once you have earned at least $6/£6.
- Needs:
- Prolific's help center (read Oct 2026) says you must be over 18 with a created and verified account; eligibility is based on where you currently live, and the United States is on its supported-country list. Its participant page says new participants join a waitlist, then verify identity and complete a short practice task (about 15 minutes).
Studies include academic surveys, decision-making games and AI model evaluation tasks. Prolific says it always pays in real money, never gift cards or points.
Official careers pageChecked Oct 13, 2026Appen (CrowdGen)
Contributor
- Experience:
- No experience required for most projects (CrowdGen remote-work page); some projects require an assessment or language exam, and expert projects need domain expertise.
- Pay:
- CrowdGen's homepage (read Oct 2026) says rates depend on location and skills and are stated before you begin, with expert domains listed 'up to $90/hr' to 'up to $450/hr'. Its remote-work page listed example US projects paying $300 one-time (video rating) and $50 per hour for in-person recording sessions.
- Needs:
- CrowdGen (read Oct 2026) says each project has its own location and demographic requirements and most have a qualification process; you must work in the state and country of residence on your profile. US-only example projects listed residence in the United States and age 18+.
- Where:
- Varies by project; some projects are US-only.
CrowdGen describes itself as the contributor platform of Appen and says it will never ask you to pay anything to join its projects. Its stated aim is to pay above minimum wage in every market, which it presents as a goal rather than a guarantee.
Official careers pageChecked Oct 13, 2026DataAnnotation
Independent contractor (1099)Generalist · Multilingual · Coding
- Experience:
- General track needs a bachelor's degree or equivalent real-world experience; specialized tracks need advanced degrees or licensed credentials (per its FAQ).
- Pay:
- DataAnnotation's FAQ (read Oct 2026) lists General work starting at $25–$50+ per hour (another section says $25–$30+), Multilingual $20+, Coding $40–$150+, and STEM/Professional $40–$125+, paid via PayPal.
- Needs:
- DataAnnotation's FAQ (read Oct 2026) requires reliable internet, English fluency and a one-time Starter Assessment of about an hour (specialized assessments 1–2 hours). Its signup page states 'This is an independent contractor position.'
The FAQ says the platform charges no signup fees and will never ask for money, including for identity verification. You can take the Starter Assessment only once, so prepare before starting.
Official careers pageChecked Oct 13, 2026Outlier
Independent contractor (1099)AI Trainer
- Experience:
- At least an associate degree; some projects need a bachelor's, master's or PhD (per its FAQ). Its homepage says no AI experience is needed.
- Pay:
- Outlier's FAQ (read Oct 2026) says rates depend on expertise, project complexity and location and are shown before you start a project; payments are weekly on Tuesdays via PayPal, Airtm or ACH bank transfer.
- Needs:
- Outlier's FAQ (read Oct 2026) requires identity verification with a valid ID and mobile phone from your country of residence, a resume and LinkedIn profile, and a visa that permits work. Its Working Location Policy lists the United States as an eligible country; some projects add state or country limits.
- Where:
- US eligible; individual projects may require contributors from specific states.
Tasks include writing challenging prompts, creating grading rubrics and rating AI answers, with no minimum hours. Better suited to degree holders than to complete beginners.
Official careers pageChecked Oct 13, 2026OneForma
VariesData Collection · Annotation · Judging
- Pay:
- OneForma's homepage (read Oct 2026) says you see your rate before accepting any project, payments run on a twice-monthly cycle, and payouts are fee-free with no minimum threshold. One translation listing was paid per word; no general rate is published.
- Needs:
- OneForma's homepage (read Oct 2026) says eligibility varies by project, with matching based on skills, languages and domain expertise and no resume or portfolio needed. Example listings included a physician project open to US residents and a recording study for Nevada residents aged 18+.
- Where:
- Varies by project; some projects are limited to specific states (e.g. a Nevada-only study).
OneForma states it is a Centific company. Listings describe freelance contracts, and some set minimum commitments (one listed 3 hours of production work per day).
Official careers pageChecked Oct 13, 2026Mindrift (formerly Toloka for Tolokers)
Independent contractor (1099)Independent Contributor
- Experience:
- All-access projects have no education, experience or skill requirements; specialized projects usually expect a relevant degree and professional experience (per its FAQ).
- Pay:
- Mindrift's welcome page and FAQ (read Oct 2026) say every task shows a fixed reward before you start and you are paid only for completed, accepted tasks; payouts are twice a month via Payoneer or Tipalti (PayPal). No figures are published.
- Needs:
- Mindrift's eligibility page (read Oct 2026) excludes anyone under 18 (or a higher local minimum age) and lists restricted countries; the mainland United States is not on the list. Some sensitive-content projects require age 21+. Specialized projects add a CV, assessments and identity verification.
Toloka's former worker page now redirects to Mindrift. Tasks include rating AI responses, labeling and classifying content, and judging search results; the site says joining is free.
Official careers pageChecked Oct 13, 2026
Every entry links to the company's own careers page, which is where details were checked. Openings change daily; a company being listed here does not mean it is hiring today. Never pay to apply.
A few patterns worth knowing before you apply:
- Waitlists are common. Rev's freelancer page says there is currently a waitlist because of high application volume. GoTranscript's page was contradictory in October 2026, with a banner saying hiring was open and the application section offering a waitlist.
- AI rating work often wants a degree. Outlier's FAQ asks for at least an associate degree, and DataAnnotation's general track asks for a bachelor's degree or equivalent real-world experience.
- Some roles are not for beginners. SpeakWrite asks for at least a year of professional transcription or word processing experience and says general data entry experience is not enough. Verbit's US legal role needs legal transcription experience.
- Eligibility can be narrow. CrowdGen and OneForma say each project sets its own location rules, and some are limited to one state.
If you have no work history at all, start with the companies marked no-experience (GoTranscript, Clickworker, Appen's CrowdGen and Mindrift), then read our guide to remote jobs with no experience for the wider list.
How fast do you need to type? What the tests actually check
There is no single typing standard; each employer or platform publishes its own bar.
| Employer or platform | What the posting or help page asks for |
|---|---|
| SpeakWrite | 60 WPM with 90% accuracy, plus a year of professional transcription experience |
| Transcom (customer service) | At least 30 WPM |
| TP (customer service) | At least 25 WPM |
| Rev | English proficiency and grammar assessment, plus a short transcription sample |
| TranscribeMe | Entrance exam before your account is activated |
| GoTranscript | Short English test plus a language-specific transcription test |
| DataAnnotation | One Starter Assessment of about an hour, which you can take only once |
Accuracy usually matters more than raw speed: transcription tests check spelling, punctuation and the style guide, and AI-rating assessments check whether you follow instructions closely.
On equipment: almost every listing assumes a computer and reliable internet. SpeakWrite specifically rules out tablets and smartphones and asks for a Windows PC with at least 6 GB of RAM.
Data entry clerk remote jobs vs. contractor gigs: what changes at tax time
A data entry clerk remote job with a company is usually W-2 employment, and the contractor platforms above are not. That single difference changes your taxes, your benefits and how steady the money is.
The IRS explains that employers must withhold and deposit income, Social Security and Medicare taxes from employees' wages, while businesses generally do not withhold or pay any taxes on payments to independent contractors (IRS: Independent contractor or employee). Rev and Clickworker both tell their freelancers they handle their own taxes.
For contractors, the IRS self-employment tax rate is 15.3% (12.4% for Social Security and 2.9% for Medicare), and you owe it once your net earnings from self-employment reach $400 or more in a year (IRS: Self-employment tax).
| W-2 data entry employee | 1099 transcription or task contractor | |
|---|---|---|
| Taxes | Withheld from each paycheck | You set money aside and file yourself |
| Hours | Scheduled shifts | Whatever work is available |
| Equipment | Sometimes supplied, depending on the employer | You supply your own |
| Benefits | Possible, depending on the employer | None from the platform |
Data entry scams: the fake check and the equipment trap
Work from home data entry is a title scammers borrow often, because it sounds easy and needs no experience. The scam usually follows a script you can learn to spot.
Here is the most common version. You are "hired" quickly, often after a chat-only interview, and told you need software or a computer. A check arrives to cover it. You deposit it, buy the equipment from the company's "approved vendor" or with gift cards, and send the rest back. The FTC says no honest employer will send you a check to deposit and then tell you to send on part of the money or buy gift cards with it. The check bounces, and the bank wants you to repay the full amount (FTC: Job Scams).
Other warning signs the FTC and FBI flag:
- Paying to start. The FTC says honest employers, including the federal government, will never ask you to pay to get a job.
- Personal details too early. Real employers will not ask for your Social Security, driver's license or bank account number before they have interviewed and hired you.
- A chat-only interview held entirely by text, email or an app such as Telegram or WhatsApp.
- A job that is missing from the company's own careers page, or a look-alike website address. The FBI says scammers post fake openings on job boards that do not appear on the real company's site.
- Reshipping packages. The FTC says reshipping goods is never a real job.
The scale is not small. The FTC reports that reports of job and employment agency scams tripled from 2020 to 2024, and reported losses rose from $90 million to $501 million.
Our feed already drops titles with known scam patterns, but no filter catches everything. Before you share any personal details, run the offer through the checklist on our work from home scams page.
A one-week plan to land your first remote data entry job
This order puts the safest, fastest options first.
- Day 1: Decide employee or contractor. Need steady income? Filter for employee roles. Want a few flexible hours? Focus on the transcription and task platforms.
- Day 2: Check your setup. Confirm you have a computer (not only a phone), headphones and a reliable connection. Run a typing test and write down your speed and accuracy.
- Day 3: Apply to two or three platforms. Pick from the directory above, starting with those that accept beginners. Join waitlists where they exist, since they process applications in order.
- Day 4: Take one assessment carefully. Read the style guide first and treat one-time tests as final.
- Day 5: Apply to five listings on the board. Open each one on the company's own careers page before applying.
- Day 6: Widen the net. Many beginners get hired faster in support roles; our customer service remote jobs guide covers who hires and what they pay, and our entry level remote jobs page tracks first-career roles.
- Day 7: Review and follow up. Note which applications are waiting, which tests you passed, and which listings you skipped as suspicious.
Data entry remote jobs are one route among several. For the bigger picture of jobs, side hustles and selling, start with our overview of how to make money from home, or browse every role we track on the remote jobs hub.
Questions people ask
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Sources
- BLS — OEWS May 2025 national estimates (Data Entry Keyers, 43-9021)
- BLS — Occupational Outlook Handbook: Medical Transcriptionists
- BLS — Occupational Outlook Handbook: Information Clerks
- Rev — Freelancers
- TranscribeMe — Jobs
- GoTranscript — Transcription jobs
- DataAnnotation — FAQ
- Outlier — FAQ
- Prolific — Underpaying studies (participant help)
- Clickworker — How much will I be paid?
- SpeakWrite — Remote transcriptionist
- IRS — Independent contractor (self-employed) or employee?
- IRS — Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
- FTC Consumer Advice — Job Scams
- FTC — New FTC Data Show a Big Jump in Reported Losses to Fraud to $12.5 Billion in 2024
- FBI IC3 — Cyber Criminals Use Fake Job Listings To Target Applicants' PII
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