Are you looking for a legit typing job that you can do from home? This article will cover everything you need to know about making money typing documents while avoiding the ever-present employment scams!
Every day, I get tons of requests for remote data entry jobs. And while there are some legit opportunities available, there are way more applicants than there are openings. This is why I suggest widening your job search to include other work from home typing jobs.
In this article, I’ll cover the skills you need to get started, the kinds of work from home typing jobs available, and hiring companies.
What Skills Do You Need For Remote Typing Jobs?
Besides the obvious, a fast typing speed and a high level of accuracy, you’ll also need to have a solid grasp of the English language; correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills will be vital in these work from home jobs.
You should also be detail-oriented and organized and have excellent time management skills, as you’ll be expected to meet deadlines and turn in high-quality work.
Most typing jobs will require you to be proficient with common software programs like Microsoft Office and Google Docs. Some companies will require prior experience, while others are willing to train the right candidate.
A Wide Variety of Work From Home Typing Jobs
No matter what your skill level or work experience, there are many work from home typing jobs to explore. Check out the occupations and hiring companies below to get started.
1. Online Chat and Texting Jobs
Along with the internet and online shopping came a new breed of customer service, and that’s the live chat agent.
Live chat agents answer customers’ questions and concerns on the spot using online chat programs, email, social media, and sometimes text messages.
Some chat positions require background knowledge of a particular area, like tech support. In contrast, others are more general and only require quick and accurate typing skills along with some customer service or retail experience.
According to CareerBliss.com, chat agents make an average of $11 an hour, with specialized agents earning more.
Here are some companies that hire remote chat and text agents:
2. Closed Captioning Jobs
Do you like watching videos? Then perhaps subtitling is your dream work from home gig. Closed captioners watch TV shows, movies, and YouTube videos, type what they hear, and sync it to the video. Rev offers closed captioning gigs, and they pay $0.40-$0.75 per video minute. Typing accuracy and speed will factor into how much you can make.
For more companies that hire online closed captioners, check out:
3. Virtual Assistant Jobs
Virtual assistants (VAs) are skilled, home-based professionals who offer administrative support to companies, businesses, entrepreneurs, and bloggers. VAs perform a wide variety of tasks, so excellent typing skills are a must. Some of the most basic functions that VAs perform are sending email correspondence, creating documents, scheduling appointments, editing, data entry, and internet research — all of which require accurate typing skills.
A few companies that hire virtual assistants are:
4. Editors and Proofreaders
Do you have an eagle eye? Then perhaps this is the typing gig for you. Proofreaders work with a variety of professionals to polish their written documents. They check for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and word choice, as well as fact-checking and improving readability. Many editors have English or journalism degrees, but others break into the field via internships and on-the-job training, and some have a natural gift and are self-taught. Editors need excellent typing and communication skills.
If you’re interested in working from home as a proofreader, check out Caitlin Pyle’s free 76-minute workshop here. In it, you’ll learn if proofreading is a good fit for you, how to get clients, and lots more.
5. Freelance Writer
You may think that you need a specialized degree to be a writer, but that’s not the case. All you need is practice and a love of the craft, and you can make good money writing articles, newsletters, social media updates, white papers, blog posts, sales letters, case studies, video scripts, and more. Gina Horkey built up her freelance writing business from $0 to $4K a month in just six months. And the faster and more accurately you can type – the more work you can churn out.
Here are some places to look for freelance writing jobs:
6. Transcription Jobs
Are you a fast and accurate typist? Do you have excellent listening skills? Then perhaps transcription is the gig for you.
Transcription is the process of listening to audio files and transcribing them into written documents. There are three main types of transcription work, medical transcription, legal transcription, and general transcription. You’ll need a high-speed internet connection, a laptop, a foot pedal, and headphones for these roles.
Most companies will make you take a test to ensure you meet quality standards. According to Zip Recruiter, general transcriptionists earn $20 per hour. Remember, with transcription, you’re paid per audio minute or hour. This means you’re getting paid on the final audio clip, not actually how long it took you to transcribe the audio file.
Want to know more about about these typing jobs? TranscribeAnywhere has a FREE training workshop from veteran transcriber Janet Shaughnessy explains the industry, how much you can earn as a transcriber, where to find clients, and what you need to get started.
For companies that hire remote transcriptionists, check out:
7. Virtual Receptionists and Call Agents
You may not think that there’s much typing work involved in answering phone calls, but there is a fair amount. Remote receptionists and customer service representatives take phone calls and quickly type in detailed notes of the phone conversation for their clients and customers.
In these remote typing jobs, you may also perform other administrative tasks like screening new clients, booking appointments, transferring calls, and typing information into databases. For these positions, you’ll generally need a high school diploma, fast and accurate typing skills, and the ability to stay cool, calm, and collected while having to multitask. You should also be tech-savvy and know about programs like Microsoft Excel and Word, and Google Docs.
For remote phone jobs, see:
- PhoneBurner
- Ruby
- Smith.ai – requires at least 40 WPM
- U-Haul
8. Translation
Do you speak more than one language? Then consider becoming a translator. Translators take written and audio recordings from one language and translate them into another language. According to US News, translators earn an average of $49,110 annually.
See the following companies for remote translator positions:
9. Community Moderator
If you enjoy reading user-generated content and comments, then this remote typing job may be your calling. Many companies that utilize online forums, social media platforms, and blogs hire community moderators to watch users and their content. Moderators help ensure that the rules and terms of engagement are being followed and answer questions that may pop up from users. The companies that generally hire moderators are bloggers, gambling websites, gaming platforms, search engines, dating websites, social media sites, and review websites.
Here are some companies that hire remote moderators:
10. Medical Scribe
Another typing job you can do from home is that of the medical scribe. Medical scribes are present during doctor-patient visits, and they type in vital signs, chief complaints, and prescribed regimens in real time in the patient’s digital medical record. Due to the nature of this work, medical scribes must have an understanding of medical terminology, be fast and accurate typists, and be good listeners.
To train for this occupation, you can take an online course through CareerStep and then obtain certification. Some companies will train for these roles; however, training is generally in person for an extended period. According to Salary.com, the average hourly wage for a medical scribe is $18 per hour.
11. Complete Micro Jobs
There are many websites where you can work on task-based items like translation, transcription, market research, online surveys, search engine evaluation, and yes, typing jobs! These independent contracting roles usually pay on the lower end, but they can be an excellent way to earn some extra money during your spare time.
To start working on microtasks, see:
More Data Entry and Typing Jobs
Don’t get me wrong, you can find online data entry jobs, but they’ll consist of more tasks than just straight typing. For instance, Xerox, a reputable and legit work from home company, hires individuals for remote data entry and verification jobs. In this role, you’ll be providing administrative support to business operations, including processing tasks such as data entry, scanning, sorting, and similar activities.
You can also find data entry clerk and administrative assistant positions on staffing agency sites like Kelly Services and Robert Half — both have a remote job search option.
Here is the list of companies I recommend for remote data entry jobs.
Watch Out For Typing Job Scams!
Even though there are more legitimate work from home typing jobs than ever before, scammers are still out there trying to take advantage of unsuspecting job seekers. They’ll create imposter accounts and email you saying that you’ve been hired for a data entry job! Then you click a link or unknowingly provide them with personal information, and then they’re gone with your hard-earned money!
With any job, you should research the company to make sure they’re legit. If a recruiter contacts you for a job, make sure that you verify their email address (it should match the company’s domain name) and their identity on LinkedIn. If you apply for a job opportunity on any of the major job boards, and all of a sudden, they want to move the conversation to a third-party app like Telegram, WhatsApp, or Messenger, this should be a red flag to you! Scammers love to hide behind fake profiles.
Take your time when you’re researching and applying for typing jobs. Entry-level work like data entry and typing don’t pay extremely high wages, so if you’re promised big paydays for simple tasks like these, it’s more than likely a scam!
If you need help keeping track of your research, my Work From Home Career Planner can help you manage every aspect of your remote job search, including avoiding work from home scams.
Work From Home Typing Jobs Wrap-Up
Whether you’re looking for a full-time job, part-time work, or just a side gig, there are many online typing jobs looking for qualified applicants. If you need help increasing your speed or accuracy, there are plenty of free online typing practice sites out there, like typing.com, to hone your skills. Remember to do your due diligence and research opportunities extensively, as there are lots of scammers out there!
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Do you have a work at home job that revolves around typing and data entry? If so, which company are you working for? Drop us a note; we’d love to hear from you.
Originally published May 11, 2016. Content updated January 2024.
Hi, I’m from Philippines, Can you help me to find remote jobs that is available in Philippines a part time jobs
My focus with The Work at Home Woman is US-based job leads. Check out this post for worldwide work-from-home jobs:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/
All the best on your job search!
What kind of software and/or servers do a company need to have and set up for their employees to work from home now that we have the corona virus?
Hi Nat,
It depends on the type of work and platforms that you’re currently using.
This post here talks about equipment needs:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/equipment-telecommuting/
Can anyone suggest trust worthy site for data entry jobs from home
FlexJobs is an excellent place to search for data entry jobs! You can also apply with Fancy Hands or Appen — they hire for short tasks and some individuals may need data entry completed.
Check out this post for more short task sites: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/short-task-sites/
Hello, I’m Angelina G. I am a U.S. Citizen. I was reading one of your post discussing a transcribing course at the webpage ranscribeanywhere.com/all-inclusive-online-course-in-general-transcription. Which explains this “TranscribeAnywhere has a FREE 7-part mini-course that veteran transcriber, Janet Shaughnessy who explains the industry” I had copied and pasted the last sentence of your posting. My question is how do I do this is a legit company you posted. I tried looking this company up on bbb.org and could not find this transcribing school there.
Hi Angelena,
You can learn more about Janet in this interview: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/transcriber/
Also check out her LinkedIn profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetshaughnessy/
She’d be happy to answer any of your questions, as I’m sure she’d put you in touch with other students.
Good luck and keep me posted!
Hello everyone
I m Rama from Rani Bagh. Delhi-110034. I am about 47 years. I am single parent of 19 year old boy. I am looking for either good respectable job or any reliable work from home which give me good income. I have more than 18 to 19 years experience as a computer operator in various organizations like school, hospital and office. If anyone provide me job or work it would be highly appreciated. Thanks
Hi Rama,
Most of our job leads are geared towards US residents. Check out this post for opportunities available worldwide:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/
FlexJobs is a great site to search for global opportunities.
Good luck!
How can I, an experienced RN, het a WAH medical transcription job that doesn’t require patient care, customer service……only transcribing, editing, proofreading or composing medical data?
Hi Mary,
Taking a course can be extremely helpful, as many companies won’t hire without experience or certification. I’ve also heard that a lot of medical transcribers are having trouble finding jobs because most hospitals and doctors’ offices have gone to digital record-keeping — so there’s nothing left to transcribe. You may want to look into medical coding and billing or general transcription.
Take a look at these helpful posts:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/medical-coding-and-billing-jobs/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/medical-transcription/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/remote-jobs-nurses/
Good luck and keep me posted!
I’m Rachel Molao w I was working at truworths as a sales consultant for 10 years looking I looking for something’ new working at home I got computer skills looking for job I can type write i’am marketing student
i need a home based job
These articles will give you a great place to start your WAH job search:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/wah-jobs/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/best-work-from-home-jobs/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/work-home-jobs-location/
With all these options available — it will be beneficial to organize your job search. This article has some great tips:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/organize-your-job-search/
If you have more specific questions, let me know, I’ll be happy to help.
Good luck with your job hunt,
Hello, I am Michele and a retired Police Officer. I am looking for a job as a typist. Can provide details about my career.
Hello, I’m Rianna, I’m looking for a job to work at home as a typist. I’m from Mauritius. I can also translate.
Hi Rianna,
The Work at Home Woman’s job leads are geared for U.S. residents. Please check out this post for international listings:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/
You can also check out Upwork.com for freelance gigs.
Also, check out Anneke’s success story. She lives in Cape Town, but runs a blog and works with freelance clients all around the world: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/anneke-steenkamp/
The gal that wrote this post, she lives in Kenya and runs a successful blog and does transcription:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/wah-transcriptionist/
Good luck with your job hunt!
I need you to contact me as soon as possible regarding the stay home and work typist job. I have bills to pay and need to have a job.
Hi Velma,
The Work at Home Woman isn’t a hiring agency, it’s a resource for information and job leads — think, Carer Builder.
Olga Nikou
Dear madam good morning.
I am writing to you because I am interested of finding a job from home as a typist urgently. I used to work at a shipping company as a secretary and then I got a promotion to the supply department. My native language is American and I also speak, write Greek. I can translate from American/English to Greek and from Greek to American/English language.
I leave in Greece, so please help me finding sights which I can work there.
Thank you for your help.
Hi Olga,
I love Greece! One of my favorite places to travel to!
The Work at Home Woman is geared for U.S. residents. Please check out this post for international listings:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/
Good luck on your job hunt!
Please try to give me an opportunity as I am capable to type 60 wpm
What are the restrictions as far as age? If a 14 year old has a decent understanding of grammar and types 95-120 WPM could he obtain one of these positions?
I know Rev hires young teens, but I’m not sure about the other companies. You’d have to research that some more.
You can also check out this post for ideas: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/jobs-for-young-teens/
Good luck, Kyle.
Am a professional typist with excellent skills and retyping, I have all the basic requirements, all computer terminals and a conducive environment for this work
How do I identify the genius company I can work with as an online typist ?
I have been a data entry, typist with 100 wpm, a BA in psychology, and ran two medical clinics. I am an excellent speller, and take pride in my grammar as well. Have 20 years experience, but would prefer to work from home to be available for my 3 school aged children. I can blog, write articles, or social media blurbs, or edit,
finish editing (polish) as well. I enjoy writing, typing, and editing. Thank you for the consideration.
Hi Brandilyn,
The Work at Home Woman is not a hiring agency, but, a career resource for job leads, ideas, and information. Please follow up directly with companies that are listed on the website.
Good luck on your journey!
I am a trained post-graduate with good command in English also a Medical Transcriptionist I m interested in some online typing jobs which are really genuine to work as a part time staff, please help me in finding one
i can type fastly
give me an opportunity to work with you
Regards,
S. Sathya
The Work at Home Woman is geared toward U.S. residents.
Please check out this post for international listings:
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/worldwide-work-from-home-jobs/
Good luck!
My typing speed is around 75-80 wpm. I am trying to find some work from home transcription jobs, I haven’t worked in 5 years. Where do I even start? I don’t have a resume, and my resume wouldn’t reflect my typing abilities completely.
I’m a very big people person and I get along with just about anyone! I’m a stay at home mother with typing skills and web development and design experience. Does anyone know who’s hiring?
Have you tried looking on Indeed or FlexJobs?
I worked as a Medical Transcriptionist for 4 years. Both doctors changed to a forgien company who they could pay much less. I would like to get back into some sort of transcription job. I cannot seem to find anyone who is hiring. Do you have any suggestions?
Have you looked at Rev?
plz help me to find any typing online job. i deadly need the job i cant work outside im very sick want to do online typing job my typing speed is 45 wpm
Your typing speed is fine for many remote positions, but you’ll also be tested on proper spelling and grammar usage for chat agent, transcription, closed captioning, and data entry jobs.
My typing speed is very good and grammar also good I can complete the work of 1 hour in just half hour … plz just give me one chance. I have also typing certificate plzzzz reply me.
Hi Honey,
To protect your privacy, I have removed your email address from the comment.
The Work at Home Woman is not a hiring agency, but a career resource for job leads, ideas, and information. Please follow up directly with companies that are listed on the website.
Good luck!
Am a transcription typist seeking companies I can assist with any typing that needs doing. I have the necessary equipment set up in my home from where I can do all my typing. You are very welcome to contact me any time should I meet with your requirements. Am an avid typist and thoroughly enjoy what I do. I am resident in South Africa.
Hi Marilyn, Take a look at this post, it has a list of companies that hire transcriptionists: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/wah-transcriptionist/
i want a job please
I am excited to begin reading this.