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Remote Data Entry Jobs (Typing, Flexible, Non-phone Roles)

Process information from home, work at your own pace, and earn a steady pay. Most roles pay $14–$22/hr and only require fast typing and strong attention to detail.

Entry Level Fully Remote No phone calls

Quick Facts

Average Salary
$14–$22/hr
Experience Needed
None to 1 year
Education Required
High school diploma
AI Resistance
Moderate risk of AI replacement 35%
  • Perfect for tech-savvy individuals who enjoy doing task based work with a high attention to detail. Accuracy and typing speed are key for Data Entry Specialists.
  • Flexible schedules are typical, as data entry is task-based rather than shift-based, and most roles are non-phone-based jobs.
  • Automation is steadily reducing available positions for low entry data entry positions. Specializing in industry-specific areas like medical billing or legal documentation offers better job security.
Top Skills: Typing speed (50+ WPM) Accuracy Attention to detail Excel/Google Sheets

Your Career Journey

A Day in the Life

Your shift begins by logging into the company portal and downloading your batch of records—this could be a set amount of insurance claims or customer orders. You work through them, copying information from scanned documents into the database. Some entries take 30 seconds, while others require double-checking confusing handwriting or incomplete forms. Throughout the day, you might flag problematic records for supervisors to review and move on. Most companies track keystrokes per hour and accuracy rates, taking into account difficult records for a realistic quota. You take a scheduled break, and your shift ends when you hit your quota or your hours are complete. Data Entry positions typically don’t involve meetings or emails, just focused work.

Common tools you'll use daily:

Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for data organization
Company-specific database or CRM software
PDF readers for viewing source documents

Career Progression Path

1
Data Entry Clerk You're here
$14/hr • 0-1 years
2
Senior Data Entry Specialist
$19/hr • 1-3 years
3
Data Quality Analyst
$24/hr • 3-5 years
4
Data Operations Manager
$52k–$68k • 5+ years

What You'll Do & What You'll Need

Real expectations from actual job postings

Daily Responsibilities

Typical daily tasks for remote data entry specialists:

  • Enter data from source documents (PDFs, forms, images) into databases or spreadsheets
  • Verify accuracy of entered information and correct errors found during quality checks
  • Update and maintain existing records in CRM systems or company databases
  • Organize digital files and ensure proper formatting across spreadsheets
  • Meet daily or weekly productivity quotas
  • Follow strict confidentiality protocols, especially for sensitive information

Requirements

Most remote data entry positions require:

Must Have

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Typing speed of 40+ WPM with at least 90% accuracy
  • Reliable high-speed internet (minimum 10 Mbps)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
  • Quiet workspace with minimal distractions

Nice to Have

  • Previous data entry or administrative experience
  • Typing speed of 60+ WPM with 95% accuracy
  • Familiarity with CRM software (Salesforce, HubSpot)
  • 10-key numeric data entry skills
  • Experience with specialized software (medical coding, legal transcription)

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Data Entry Specialist roles