There is one job that people always ask about, and that’s data entry. The reason I don’t cover data entry gigs on the website is most straight data entry jobs only pay pennies per document, which is by no means a fair wage. And often, these companies have substantial account threshold requirements, so you won't get paid until you reach that amount (which could take months).
Ashlee over at Work at Home Happiness tried one of these straight data entry jobs and had this to say,
“I felt like I had keyed and keyed and keyed some more but only managed to bank $8.72. Even today, when I log in, I can still see the $8.72 in my account. I never was paid because I didn’t meet the $30.00 threshold.”
However, if you’re a fast typist and you’re looking for data entry type gigs, there are other options available that you may not have considered, and best of all, they pay well.
Remote Typing Jobs For Fast and Accurate Typists:
1. Online Chat Agents
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 customer's questions and queries on the spot via online text chat platforms. Some chat positions require background knowledge of a particular area (such as tech support). Still, many others are more general and don't require any specialized skills (except for quick and accurate typing skills).
According to CareerBliss.com, chat agents make an average of $12 an hour, with specialized agents earning more. Here are some companies that hire remote chat agents:
2. Closed Captioning Work
Do you like watching videos? Then perhaps working as a captioner is your dream work-at-home gig. Closed captioners watch TV shows, movies, and videos, type what they hear, and sync it to the video. One company that offers closed captioning gigs is Rev, 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 remote closed captioners, check out:
3. Virtual Assistants
Virtual assistants are highly-skilled, home-based professionals that offer companies, businesses, entrepreneurs, and bloggers administrative support. 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, marketing jobs, editing, data entry, and internet research — all 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 and works. They check for spelling, grammar, punctuation, 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, 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 Writers
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 decent money writing articles, newsletters, social media updates, white papers, blog posts, sales letters, case studies, video scripts, and more. Gina Horkey was able to build up her freelance writing business from $0 to $4k/a month in just six months. And the faster and more accurate you can type – the more work you can churn out. Here are some places to look for freelance writing gigs:
6. Transcriptionists
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 many types of transcription from medical and legal (which require additional training) to general transcription, which does not require specialized training. Most companies will make you take a test to ensure you can meet quality standards. According to Glassdoor, general transcriptionists earn $26,146 annually.
Want to know more about Transcription? TranscribeAnywhere has a FREE 7-part mini-course that 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. Scopists
Does the law appeal to you? Do you have an eagle eye? Maybe this word processing opportunity is right for you. Scopists edit transcripts for court reporters. As a scopist, you'll fill in missing words, correct misspellings, and add or proper punctuation. While there isn't a degree needed to be a scopist, having the right training will help in securing employment. If you're interested in becoming a scopist, check out Linda Evenson's free 7-day mini-course to see if scoping is right for you.
8. Translation
Do you speak more than one language? Then consider becoming a translator. Translators take written and audio files from one language and translate it into another language. According to ZipRecruiter, translators earn an average of $30 an hour. 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 who utilize online forums, social media, and blogs, hire community moderators to keep a watchful eye over users and their content. Moderators help ensure that the rules and terms of engagement are being followed, as well as answering questions that may pop up from users. The types of 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:
Additional Data Entry and Typing Jobs
Don't get me wrong, you can find remote data entry jobs, but they'll consist of more tasks than just straight typing. For instance, Xerox, which is 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, which includes processing tasks such as data entry, scanning, sorting, and similar activities.
If you're looking for more legit data entry gigs, check out this list from FlexJobs — 9 more positions that revolve around data entry and typing.
Conclusion.
You can work-from-home doing data entry, but you'll need to widen your task and skill scope to include other administrative and professional level tasks. Dig deep for the legit jobs that will pay you what you're worth.
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!
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Originally published May 11, 2016. Content updated December 3, 2019.
Holly Reisem Hanna is the publisher and founder of The Work at Home Woman, which has been helping individuals find remote careers and businesses that feed their souls since 2009. Through her unconventional career path of holding over 30 jobs and obtaining two college degrees, she’s been able to figure out how to find a career path that you’re truly passionate about. Holly’s had the pleasure of sharing her expertise on sites like CNN, MSN Money, Huffington Post, Woman’s Day Magazine, as well as being recognized by Forbes as one of the “Top 100 Websites for Your Career.” Holly resides in Austin, Texas, with her husband and daughter and enjoys reading, traveling, and yoga.
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Anam says
January 6, 2020 at 6:29 amCan anyone suggest trust worthy site for data entry jobs from home
Holly Reisem Hanna says
January 6, 2020 at 7:15 amFlexJobs 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/
Angelena Galindo says
December 23, 2019 at 2:16 pmHello, 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.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
December 23, 2019 at 7:31 pmHi 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!
Rama Malik says
December 19, 2019 at 3:14 amHello 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
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
December 20, 2019 at 3:05 pmHi Rama,
Most of our job leads are geared towards US residents. Check out this post for opportunities available worldwide: https://ckarchive.com/b/v8u3hrhpp7gp
FlexJobs is a great site to search for global opportunities.
Good luck!
Mary Reyes says
October 21, 2019 at 1:21 pmHow 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?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
October 21, 2019 at 1:52 pmHi 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!
Rachel molao says
June 12, 2019 at 3:33 amI’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
maylin francisco says
February 16, 2019 at 1:08 ami need a home based job
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
February 19, 2019 at 8:17 amThese articles will give you a great place to start your WAH job search:
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/right-job/
https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/wah-jobs/
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/best-work-from-home-jobs/
http://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,
Anne Marie Michele Maisie Thomas says
January 22, 2019 at 10:45 pmHello, I am Michele and a retired Police Officer. I am looking for a job as a typist. Can provide details about my career.
Rianna says
December 3, 2018 at 9:29 amHello, I’m Rianna, I’m looking for a job to work at home as a typist. I’m from Mauritius. I can also translate.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
December 4, 2018 at 8:24 amHi Rianna,
The Work at Home Woman’s job leads are geared for U.S. residents. Please check out FlexJobs for international listings:
http://flexjobsrocks.go2cloud.org/SHPF (affiliate link)
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!
Velma Thomas says
September 18, 2018 at 5:31 amI 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.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
September 18, 2018 at 9:25 amHi 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 says
June 29, 2018 at 1:07 amOlga 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.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
June 29, 2018 at 10:30 amHi Olga,
I love Greece! One of my favorite places to travel to!
The Work at Home Woman is geared for U.S. residents. Try checking out FlexJobs for international listings:
http://flexjobsrocks.go2cloud.org/SHPF (affiliate link)
Good luck on your job hunt!
menaka silva says
May 31, 2018 at 5:33 amPlease try to give me an opportunity as I am capable to type 60 wpm
kyle hopkins says
March 28, 2018 at 8:16 amWhat 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?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
March 28, 2018 at 10:44 amI 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.
Freida Njeru says
March 2, 2018 at 11:08 amAm a professional typist with excellent skills and retyping, I have all the basic requirements, all computer terminals and a conducive environment for this work
Gifty Arkoh says
February 20, 2018 at 5:15 amHow do I identify the genius company I can work with as an online typist ?
Brandilyn Vincent says
October 19, 2017 at 1:10 pmI 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.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
October 19, 2017 at 2:23 pmHi 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!
Sujatha S says
August 23, 2017 at 9:59 amI 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
S. Sathya says
August 3, 2017 at 4:48 ami can type fastly
give me an opportunity to work with you
Regards,
S. Sathya
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
August 3, 2017 at 8:13 amThe Work at Home Woman is geared for U.S. residents.
Take a look at FlexJobs for international work-at-home jobs:
http://flexjobsrocks.go2cloud.org/SHPF (affiliate link)
Good luck!
Anna says
July 11, 2017 at 5:34 pmMy 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.
Danyelle says
June 2, 2017 at 5:30 pmI’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?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
June 3, 2017 at 7:54 amHave you tried looking on Indeed or FlexJobs?
Monica Albright says
June 2, 2017 at 7:47 amI 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?
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
June 3, 2017 at 7:54 amHave you looked at Rev?
amara says
June 1, 2017 at 7:25 amplz 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
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
June 1, 2017 at 9:01 amYour 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.
Honey says
April 25, 2018 at 2:21 amMy 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.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
April 25, 2018 at 6:48 amHi 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!
Marilyn Coffen says
May 25, 2017 at 3:53 amAm 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.
Holly - The Work at Home Woman says
May 25, 2017 at 8:18 amHi Marilyn, Take a look at this post, it has a list of companies that hire transcriptionists: https://www.theworkathomewoman.com/wah-transcriptionist/
elizabeth alfajaro says
March 2, 2017 at 1:15 ami want a job please
Kayla says
January 27, 2017 at 6:22 amI am excited to begin reading this.