Author Listings
Capital Typing
- Pay : Transcription work pays per audio minute, comparable to industry standard rates of $0.45 to $0.75 per audio minute depending on file type. Data entry roles pay per piece or an estimated $10 to $15 per hour equivalent depending on project complexity.
- Best For : Beginners globally who want a low-barrier entry into remote data entry and transcription work and are comfortable with a smaller, less structured company in exchange for international accessibility and task variety
- Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate (basic computer skills and typing ability required, 60 WPM preferred for transcription roles)
- Payment Method : Direct deposit, PayPal (varies by project and location)
- Country Availability : Globally
SpeakWrite
- Pay : $0.005 per word standard rate, with a 10% bonus on many available shifts. Effective hourly earnings range from $10 to $15 per hour for average typists and up to $19 per hour for fast, experienced workers. Senior legal transcriptionists report annual earnings reaching $40,000 to $64,000 for full-time commitment.
- Best For : US-based people who want a flexible, no-experience data entry opportunity during election seasons and are comfortable with piece-rate pay that rewards speed and accuracy over time
- Skill Level : Intermediate (minimum 60 WPM typing speed required, 90% accuracy on typing test, one year of general typist experience preferred, legal or medical background helpful for higher-level work)
- Payment Method : Direct deposit (US), check (Canada)
- Country Availability : United States and Canada only
3Play Media
- Pay : $10 to $30 per hour estimated effective rate. Pay is task-based per audio minute.
- Best For : Transcriptionists, strong typists, editors, multilingual workers, and people looking for flexible remote contract work.
- Skill Level : Intermediate (skills assessment required, Spanish speakers have expanded opportunities)
- Payment Method : Weekly contractor payments. 3Play Media does not publicly state one payment method for all contractors, so applicants should confirm the available option during onboarding.
- Country Availability : International.
Daily Transcription
- Pay : Up to $0.85 per audio or video minute, depending on the project.
- Best For : Beginners and experienced transcriptionists who type accurately and want flexible remote transcription work.
- Skill Level : Intermediate (strong typing speed and transcription accuracy required)
- Payment Method : PayPal
- Country Availability : International.
GoTranscript
- Pay : $0.60 per audio or video minute, which is $36 per audio hour.
- Best For : Beginners and experienced freelancers who want flexible transcription or translation work.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
- Payment Method : PayPal, Payoneer, and USDC.
- Country Availability : Globally
Scribie
- Pay : $5 to $20 per audio hour.
- Best For : Beginners who want to learn transcription and earn extra money from flexible audio work.
- Skill Level : Beginner (certification test required)
- Payment Method : PayPal
- Country Availability : Globally
TranscribeMe
- Pay : $15 to $22 per audio hour for general transcription. Special teams can pay $60 to $70 or more per audio hour.
- Best For : People who want flexible transcription work and are willing to qualify for higher paying specialist projects.
- Skill Level : Beginner (entrance exam required)
- Payment Method : PayPal
- Country Availability : International.
Rev
- Pay : Varies by role and project. Rev pays based on the length of the audio or video you complete.
- Best For : Beginners with strong listening, writing, or language skills who want flexible transcription, captioning, or subtitle work.
- Skill Level : Beginner to Intermediate
- Payment Method : PayPal
- Country Availability : Rev accepts freelancers from selected countries and regions. Eligibility varies by role.