How much do remote data entry jobs pay?

Remote data entry pays $15-$22/hour for standard roles and $22-$35/hour for specialized work (medical coding, legal transcription). Full-time positions earn $32,000-$55,000 annually. Medical coders earn $45,000-$70,000. Freelance data entry on Upwork pays $14-$28/hour depending on complexity. Accuracy bonuses add $2,000-$5,000 annually for high performers. Weekend and evening shifts pay 10-15% premiums.

Are remote data entry jobs legitimate?

Legitimate remote data entry positions exist at healthcare companies, legal firms, financial institutions, and e-commerce businesses. Companies hiring remote data entry include Xerox, Conduent, CVS Health, and UnitedHealth Group. Red flags: upfront fees, guaranteed high income without experience, vague company information, and requests for bank account details. Verify employers through LinkedIn company pages, Glassdoor reviews, and Better Business Bureau before applying.

What skills are required for remote data entry?

Typing speed of 50+ WPM with 98%+ accuracy is the minimum requirement. Excel and Google Sheets proficiency is mandatory. 10-key numeric entry roles require 8,000+ keystrokes per hour. Attention to detail and following precise instructions matter more than speed. Specialized roles require industry knowledge: medical terminology for healthcare, legal citation formats for law firms. Free typing tests at TypingTest.com verify qualification.

How do I improve my typing speed for data entry?

Practice touch typing 20-30 minutes daily using TypingClub or Keybr (free). Focus on accuracy first—speed follows naturally. Learn keyboard shortcuts to eliminate mouse usage. Use text expansion software for repetitive entries. Most people improve from 40 WPM to 65+ WPM within 6 weeks of consistent practice. 70+ WPM with 99% accuracy qualifies for premium data entry positions paying 25% above baseline.

What equipment do I need for remote data entry?

A computer with Windows 10+ or macOS, high-speed internet (25+ Mbps), and ergonomic keyboard are required. Dual monitors increase productivity 30% for reference-heavy work and are required by some employers. Numeric keypad is essential for financial data entry. Comfortable chair prevents fatigue during 8-hour shifts. Total equipment cost is $600-$1,200. Many employers provide computers or $500-$800 equipment stipends.

What is the difference between data entry and data processing?

Data entry involves inputting raw information into systems—typing, copying, transcribing. Data processing involves manipulating, validating, and transforming data after entry—formatting, calculations, report generation. Data entry pays $15-$20/hour; data processing pays $20-$30/hour. Data processing requires analytical skills and often leads to data analyst roles ($65,000-$95,000). Master Excel formulas and pivot tables to transition from entry to processing.

Where can I find remote data entry jobs for beginners?

DailyRemote, Indeed, and FlexJobs list verified remote data entry positions. Staffing agencies Xerox, Conduent, and Robert Half specialize in remote data entry placement. Amazon MTurk and Clickworker offer micro-task data entry for building experience. Apply to 15-20 positions weekly with a resume highlighting typing speed, accuracy, and computer skills. Entry-level candidates receive offers within 2-4 weeks of active searching.

Remote Data Entry Jobs in Canada (26)

Bilingual Data Entry Specialist - 1 Year Contract

Cencora · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Cencora

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 39900 - 59180 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry Data Entry Specialist

The role involves managing patient records and clinical information within a CRM to ensure data integrity and compliance with pharmacovigilance protocols. Responsibilities include handling medical inquiries, processing faxes, and performing quality controls on adverse event reports.

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Bilingual Data Entry Specialist - 1 Year Contract

Cencora · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

Cencora

🌎 Canada 💵 39900 - 59180 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry Data Entry Specialist

Manage patient records and clinical information within the CRM while ensuring data integrity and compliance with pharmacovigilance protocols. Act as a liaison between team members and handle administrative tasks such as faxing and document labeling.

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Administrative Assistant, Board Governance

British Columbia Lottery Corporation · Full Time · 6 Days Ago

British Columbia Lottery Corporation

🌎 Canada 💵 53060 - 82905 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry Administrative Assistant

Provide high-quality administrative and coordination support to the Corporate Secretary's office to enable effective governance operations. This includes managing Board and committee meeting logistics, records, and stakeholder coordination.

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Support Agent, Data Processing

Desjardins · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Desjardins

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry

Provide administrative and operational support to maximize productivity through data entry, processing, and database integrity verification. Responsibilities include producing reports, coordinating unit activities, and serving as a resource person for operational matters.

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Administrative Assistant

Voltus · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Voltus

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $55000 - $65000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry Administrative Assistant

Provide administrative support to Executive Assistants and C-Suite leaders, including scheduling, travel, and expense management. Assist the People Team with event planning, document hygiene, and employee inquiries in a virtual environment.

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Data Conversion Lead

LifeWorks · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

LifeWorks

🌎 Canada 💵 58100 - 107K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry

Coordinate the integration of client legacy data into business solutions by overseeing conversion tasks and requirements. Lead data workshops, identify data gaps, and serve as the primary escalation point for data-related matters.

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Population Health Data Quality Analyst

Telligen · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Telligen

🌎 Canada, United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry

Evaluate and resolve data quality issues for Medicare and Medicaid population data sets to ensure accuracy and completeness. Manage relational databases through complex queries and stored procedures while performing in-depth healthcare activity analysis.

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Director, DRONIC® Data Capture & Network Operations

Niricson · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Niricson

🌎 Canada 💵 100K - 110K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry

Design and scale a global network of certified drone operators to deliver high-quality infrastructure condition intelligence. Establish operational frameworks, quality standards, and regulatory compliance across North American and international markets.

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Bilingual Data Entry Specialist (6 month contract)

Cencora · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Cencora

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 38100 - 56540 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry Data Entry Specialist

Create and maintain accurate patient records within the CRM and execute administrative tasks to support patient progression. Act as a liaison between team members and manage incoming and outgoing faxes across multiple time zones.

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Bilingual Data Entry Specialist (6 month contract)

Cencora · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Cencora

🌎 Canada 💵 39900 - 59180 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry Data Entry Specialist

The role involves creating and maintaining accurate patient records within a CRM and executing critical administrative tasks to support patient progression. Responsibilities also include handling incoming and outgoing faxes and coordinating work across multiple time zones.

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Bilingual Medical Office Assistant / Assistante Administrative en Clinique

Modern Menopause · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Modern Menopause

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry

Act as the primary point of contact for patients by managing communications, scheduling, and conducting virtual consultations. Provide administrative support to the clinical team, including maintaining digital health records and coordinating external referrals.

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Expert Audio Transcriber, Hebrew (US, Canada, EU)

Perle · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Perle

🌎 Canada, United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry

Convert audio recordings of native Hebrew speakers into precise, time-aligned written transcripts for AI training. Apply expert linguistic judgment to handle orthography, code-switching, and non-speech events according to project style guides.

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Administrative Assistant / Legal Assistant – Child Protection

Lawson Lundell · Part Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Lawson Lundell

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry Administrative Assistant

Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to the litigation group, focusing on child protection and family law. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, managing electronic and physical files, and coordinating with clients and court officials.

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English Transcription Specialist (Contract)

MrBeast Contract Jobs · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

MrBeast Contract Jobs

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry

Create and edit high-quality English transcripts for video content to support global dubbing and localization. Coordinate with production teams to deliver accurate transcripts within a strict two-hour window of video delivery.

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Administrative Assistant / Assistant(e) administrative

Indero · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Indero

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry Administrative Assistant

Provide comprehensive administrative support to the clinical research unit, including managing office supplies, archiving, and coordinating meetings. The role also involves reception duties such as welcoming patients, managing appointments, and supporting medical secretaries.

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Workday Data Conversion Manager

Huron · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Huron

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $145K - $170K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry

Lead the end-to-end data conversion and reporting lifecycle for Workday HCM and Financials implementations. This includes managing data mapping, executing load sequences, and designing reporting solutions to ensure high-quality data readiness.

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Manager, Clinical Data Management

Everest Clinical Research · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Everest Clinical Research

🌎 Canada 💵 140K - 170K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Data Entry

The Manager will provide technical and operational leadership for clinical trial programs while managing client relationships and project deliverables. They are also responsible for mentoring staff, overseeing budget planning, and contributing to business development activities.

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Bilingual Administrative Assistant (Financial Services)

Staffinity Inc · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Staffinity Inc

🌎 Canada 💵 65000 - 70000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant will manage new business files and coordinate between advisors and carriers to ensure efficient case processing. They will also support senior underwriters with complex cases, maintain databases, and conduct research for risk assessment.

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Administrative Assistant

Harris Computer · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Harris Computer

🌎 Canada, United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant provides operational support to the Portfolio Leader and Corporate Development team, including managing workflows and documentation. Key tasks involve creating executive presentations, maintaining data integrity in Salesforce, and coordinating internal and external communications.

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Data Migration Specialist

gaiia · Full Time · 11 Weeks Ago

gaiia

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry

The Data Migration Specialist will own the solutioning and problem-solving of data migrations from legacy systems into gaiia. This includes collaborating with stakeholders, managing migration relationships, and ensuring data quality throughout the process.

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Mandarin Transcription Specialist

Welo Data · · 16 Weeks Ago

Welo Data

🌎 Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry

The primary goal is to act as a human bridge by transcribing spoken Chinese (Mandarin) audio with high fidelity, ensuring every word is captured precisely. This involves adding emotional tags and contextual cues to the text to power AI models.

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Bilingual Document Specialist (Remote - Multiple Shifts Available)

McCarthy Tétrault LLP · · 16 Weeks Ago

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry

The specialist will be responsible for creating and formatting various legal and business documents using methods like copy typing and transcription, while ensuring accuracy in spelling, grammar, and formatting. They must also provide firm-wide document support using Microsoft applications and manage the intake and prioritization of document production requests.

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Bilingual Document Specialist (Remote - Multiple Shifts Available)

McCarthy Tétrault LLP · · 16 Weeks Ago

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry

The specialist will be responsible for creating, formatting, and proofreading various legal and business documents using copy typing, transcription, or scanning methods, ensuring accuracy in spelling, grammar, and formatting across different Microsoft applications. They must also manage document production requests, perform quality control, and provide firm-wide support with minimal supervision.

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Bilingual Document Specialist (Remote - Multiple Shifts Available)

McCarthy Tétrault LLP · · 16 Weeks Ago

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry

The specialist will be responsible for creating, formatting, and proofreading various legal and business documents using methods like copy typing, transcription, and scanning, while ensuring accuracy in style, spelling, and grammar. They must also manage document production requests promptly, apply expertise in Microsoft applications, and perform quality control on their work.

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Bilingual Document Specialist (Remote - Multiple Shifts Available)

McCarthy Tétrault LLP · · 16 Weeks Ago

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

🌎 Canada 💵 58000 - 78000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry

The specialist will be responsible for creating, formatting, and proofreading various legal and business documents using advanced word processing skills, ensuring accuracy in spelling, grammar, and formatting across firm precedents. They must also manage document production requests, perform quality control, and provide firm-wide support using Microsoft applications.

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Bilingual Document Specialist (Remote)

McCarthy Tétrault LLP · Full Time · 28 Weeks Ago

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Data Entry

The Bilingual Document Specialist will create and format various legal documents while ensuring accuracy in spelling and grammar. They will also manage document production requests and provide firm-wide support using Microsoft applications.

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