20 Legit Data Entry Jobs You Can Do From Home

Most of them offer part-time data entry jobs, while some of them are full-time opportunities. It’s worth noting that the pay will vary significantly between the companies.

A lot of data entry jobs are entry-level, so you might not want to quit your high-paying job just for the luxury of working from home.

But if you are in a position to do so, these are the companies you’ll want to check out!

1. Axion Data Services: Data Entry

Axion is a company that has selective acceptance for data entry positions.

Payments are made per project, so there is a low level of consistent obligation required from the workers; you only need to complete the project at hand to get paid.

2. Scribie: Transcription

This is a website dedicated solely to transcription.

It advertises a minimum of $10 per audio hour, paid a dollar per 6-minute chunk.

This is good pay on paper; however, it is practically impossible to turn one transcription minute into one audio minute.

A more realistic ratio is something like four transcription minutes per audio minute, which significantly decreases the rate of pay.

That said, they do offer flexible hours and accept people based on an entrance test, which are both positives.

3. SpeakWrite: Transcription

Not strictly limited to just transcription, SpeakWrite is looking for typists for both part-time and full-time positions.

Their application process is thorough, including a proper background check, and they are hiring for more serious workers.

4. Amazon mTurk: Data Entry, Transcription, Microtasks

They say to save the best for last, so let’s start with something a bit more middle-of-the-road. Amazon mTurk is technically a microtask site, which isn’t a data entry job in the strictest sense, but it does have data entry tasks available, as well as transcription.

This is a lower-paying option but also has a lower commitment barrier—feel free to get involved if you want to decide your level of participation.

5. Clickworker: Data Entry, Microtasks

Another microtask site, Clickworker is similar to mTurk in many ways.

There are a few primary differences: the first being that it is based out of Germany and offers many tasks in German.

The second is that it pays through PayPal, as opposed to mTurk, which pays through Amazon Payments.

Clickworker is part of the UHRS network, which is a secondary service that allows users to do higher-paying microtasks (funds will still be handled through Clickworker).

6. Lionbridge: Data Entry, Transcription, Translation, Micro Tasks

Lionbridge is similar to Clickworker, as it is a micro task site that pays via PayPal, but it is smaller in scale compared to mTurk.

Lionbridge is based in the US, so it may not be as appealing for German-speaking readers who might prefer Clickworker.

Lionbridge is also associated with the UHRS network and does not accept applicants who are already registered with UHRS through Clickworker (users report that they are quite strict about this).

7. Short Task: Micro Tasks, Data Entry

This is another micro task website that occasionally offers data entry-type jobs.

It provides a variety of payment options, including direct bank transfers and PayPal payments.

8. Fiverr: Custom Tasks

While not technically a micro task or data entry job, Fiverr earns a place on this list because it requires a similar skill set.

You need to be able to produce consistent results repeatedly and accumulate these tasks into a substantial workload.

That said, Fiverr is a platform for advertising any service you can perform for as little as $5.

If you have a skill you can perform consistently, this is a great place to monetize it.

9. DionData Solutions: Data Entry, Transcription

At the time of writing, this website is currently accepting contractors.

DionData is seeking home-based contractors with a typing speed of 60 wpm and familiarity with basic computer functions, such as email and site navigation.

You’ll be responsible for completing your tasks by established deadlines, so self-management is a must.

10. AccuTran Global: Transcription

This is a form of transcription work that requires higher expertise.

They employ people from the U.K. and Canada in addition to the U.S., and they’re looking for skilled transcriptionists. However, they will accept beginners if they score well enough on the entry test.

AccuTran pays per word, so you don’t fall into any faulty audio hour traps.

11. Vitac: Captioning

This company is looking for people to do captioning in real-time for videos, and schedules are flexible once accepted.

Applicants will need an eye for detail, adherence to deadlines, a 50wpm typing speed, and skills in grammar.

12. Xerox: All Positions

The well-known company Xerox actually hires for many positions to be done in a virtual interface. It could be anything from customer service to software development, so this is an option available to people of many different skill types.

13. iDictate or QuickTate: Transcription

These two services are owned by the same parent company, and in addition to that, they pay per word.

iDictate is the larger of the two services and has a higher rate of pay.

QuickTate workers will often handle the overflow from iDictate.

You’ll have many more options for work from these two services if you are bilingual, especially if your two languages are English and Spanish.

14. Tdec: Data Entry

This company offers some legitimate data entry opportunities, with options for training via webcam sessions.

15. Microworkers: Microtasks

Microworkers is a microtask site like mTurk, which allows you to do microtasks in return for small rewards.

Unlike mTurk, this site pays through PayPal, and some of their jobs offer higher rewards.

However, there is a scarcity of tasks, so it is recommended that workers use this as a secondary site.

16. Working Solutions: Call Center, Data Entry

Call center jobs through this company are primarily available for U.S. residents.

However, data entry jobs are available in the U.S. and internationally, so our online readers shouldn’t be discouraged!

There is still a chance you could be accepted for the call center jobs, though it is less likely.

Updates: Defunct Data Entry Jobs

I am keeping some of the companies that used to offer data entry jobs when we originally published this post. However, since that time, these companies have either shut down or merged with other companies. We’re keeping the list here for archival purposes.

Data Plus: Data Entry

Update: No longer in business!

Data Plus is a service for contracting data entry. Contractors are required to provide their own computers and data entry software.

This company doesn’t handle the taxes on your money or offer insurance, so the responsibility for those things falls on the employee. However, they do offer many opportunities to do data entry work.

Upon application, you will be asked to provide a Words Per Minute rate and your current employment status.

Clark Fork Communications: Transcription, Data Entry

Update: No longer in business!

This is another company that offers a lot of online transcription jobs with some occasional data entry jobs.

Specifically, they favor candidates with experience in general or legal transcription.

VirtualBee: Data Entry

Update: No longer in business!

You might know this site as Key For Cash. VirtualBee is the rebranding of Key For Cash, a longstanding data entry company.

They hire data entry assistants year-round, but particularly around the tax season, there are many jobs available.

After applying, you’ll hear back from them within 2 months.

Megatypers: Micro Tasks

Update: Their website hasn’t been updated for years, so it seems they are no longer operational!

Megatypers is a website that pays in return for doing captcha codes.

Like all micro-task sites, it has low rates but highly flexible hours.

The going rate is approximately 0.45 cents per 1,000 captchas entered, so it is best if you have some experience doing microtasks to make the most of your time.

The rates can increase to 1.5 cents per 1,000 entered, which is much more favorable.

Remote Data Entry Jobs: Final Thoughts

Remember to never pay for a service, sales kit, or anything similar – these are methods that rarely, if ever, pay out for the investor.

Investigate carefully, because the rates you get on these websites should be around the rates mentioned here.

If you see any sites promising much higher pay for the same work, it is probably a scam.

However, if you keep your eye out and work consistently, legit data entry jobs can be good ways to supplement or even substitute your current income situation while working from home.