If you’re looking for a work at home transcription job, you’re in the right place. Today I’d like to list over 35 general transcription sites that hire work at home transcribers.
Some of these sites do require experience, but there’re are some that don’t. To be a successful transcribe you’ll need to be a fast typist. Most transcription work is paid per audio minute transcribed, so the faster you are the more you earn.
I have more detailed reviews of some of the sites, if you’re interested, you can read them, but if you have any questions about transcription or the jobs, please leave comments below.
If you have any interest in transcribing from home, make sure to check out the course at TranscribeAnywhere. The course will teach you how to transcribe and how to find high-paying transcription jobs. You can also sign up for their Free 7-day course just to make sure Transcription is right for you!
What Is Transcription?
The actual definition of transcription is the written or printed representation of something. In the case of work at home transcription jobs, you’ll be listening to audio files and typing them out.
This is not an easy skill, but with some practice, it can be a great work at home job.
If you’re interested in transcription, I highly recommend checking out the Free 7-day course at Transcribe Anywhere!
Transcription Requirements
Some of the sites listed below do require experience, but it just depends on the site. Other than experience the most important skill is being a fast typist. Most sites say 50 wpm or more is acceptable.
You’ll always need a computer with high-speed internet, and some sites require you to have a high-quality headset and foot pedal. Both can make transcribing easier and will help you transcribe faster!
As long as you can type fast, Transcription might be a good work at home option for you!
*Some sites require you to have your own transcription software. Amazon sells a bundle of Express Scribe Pro, a headset, and foot pedal for around $100. You can see that bundle here.
Legitimate Transcription Jobs
No Experience Required
GoTranscript – Read Review – You must pass a test before you’re accepted. Log on at any time and transcribe available files. Pays weekly via PayPal, most files pay $.30-$.60 per audio minute.
Transcribe.com – Read Review – You must pass a test before you’re accepted, and must have your own transcription software. Pay is around $.60 per audio minute, pays daily via PayPal.
Get Transcribed – Read Review – Need to type 60 wpm or more and be a native English speaker to apply. Pay is around $.25 per audio minute; payments are made monthly via PayPal.
Daily Transcription – Read Review – You must pass a test before you can transcribe. Forums say pay rate is fair. Payments are every two weeks via PayPal.
Transcription Hub – Read Review – Hires worldwide, must pass a test which determines your level. Pay is based on your transcription level.
Transcribe Team – Read Review – NO LONGER AVAILABLE You must pass a test before you can transcribe, you can log on at any time and transcribe. Most files range from $.30-$.70 per audio minute.
Casting Words – Read Review – Anyone can join and start transcribing files. Payments are made via PayPal once you’ve earned $1. Most files pay from $.30-$.60 per audio minute.
TranscribeMe – Read Review – Available Worldwide, but you do have to pass a very easy test. The pay is $20 per audio hour ($.33 per minute), and payments are made via PayPal.
Scribie – Read Review – You must pass a test before you can transcribe. Pay is $10 per audio hour; payments are made via PayPal once you earn $1.
QuickTate – Read Review – You must pass transcription and background check. General files pay 1/4 per word transcribed. Payments are made weekly via PayPal.
TigerFish – Read Review – You must pass a transcription test, and you’ll need your own transcription software. Forums say pay is $.005 per word transcribed.
Appenscribe – Read Review – Open worldwide, but you need to be fluent in English and pass a test. Pay is around $.005 per word transcribed, payments made via PayPal every two weeks.
1-888-TypeItUp – Read Review – Requires you to pass a test and have your own transcription software. Pay is from $1-$2 per audio minute transcribed. They pay twice a month via PayPal.
Rev.com – Read Review – Has a few different tests you’ll need to pass before you can transcribe. Rev is open worldwide and pays from $.40-$.65 per audio minute. Pays weekly via PayPal.
Verbal Ink – Must pass a test before you can transcribe and only hires in the US.
Requires Experience
Transcription Experts – Must have two years of transcription experience. Apply by sending your resume to the email on their website.
Transcription Centre – Hires fluent English speakers in the US and the UK. Must have experience and must pass a grammar test during the application. They have a contact form and phone number you can contact for more information about the position.
StenTel – Hires a legal transcription position, must be located in the US. You need transcription and legal or insurance experience. Starting rate is based on experience.
SpeakWrite – Hires general and legal transcribers. Need two years of legal and transcription experience. The forums say pay is around $15 an hour.
Same Day Transcriptions – Hires Transcribers in the US for general and medical transcription.
Preferred Transcriptions – Hires General, Legal, and Medical Transcribers. Need at least one year of experience for each, Legal and Medical has additional requirements.
OutSec – Hires transcribers in the UK. Must have at least two years experience. Pay is monthly on the 15th.
NetTranscripts – Read Review – Hires Law enforcement transcribers. Must be able to type 80 wpm and pass a background check. Occasionally hires other transcription positions.
Landmark Associates – Read Review – They prefer experience, and you’ll need to pass their test. Payments are made twice a month via Direct Deposit.
Focus Forward – Read Review – Experience is preferred, and you’ll need to pass their test. Must be in the US and fluent in English. Pay is $.40-$.65 per audio minute. Pays twice a month via check or direct deposit.
Expedict – Only accepts highly experienced transcribers. Send them your resume, and if they’re interested, you must pass a transcription test.
Dictate Express – Requires experience and you’ll need to pass a 4-part test. Must transcribe at least 45 minutes a day. Payments are made via Direct Deposit.
Cyber Dictate – Hires legal transcribers in the US only. Must have three years experience and must type 85 wpm.
BabbelType – Read Review – Hires a transcription editing position. Must have experience and a 4-year college degree. Forums say $12-$15 an hour. Pays weekly via PayPal.
Allegis – Must have two years of experience and type more than 75 wpm.
Take1 – Does Entertainment transcription. Must have experience and be able to type 80 wpm. Requires you to work 20 hours a week.
VoxTab – Hires full-time and part-time transcribers in many countries. Must have experience.
Way With Words – Hires transcribers worldwide but you do have to pass their test. Pay is around $50 per audio hour transcribed.
Word Wizards – Must have experience, you can apply by sending your resume and past work examples on their website.
We Scribe It – Hires General, Legal, and Medical Transcribers. Must have six months experience for general and one year for legal and medical. Pay is $.005 per word for general and legal work. Pay is $.0075 for medical transcription.
More Work At Home Job Leads
I hope you enjoyed this long list of transcription companies. If you have any other transcription sites that are currently hiring, please leave a comment below.
If you have any interest in transcribing from home, make sure to check out the course at TranscribeAnywhere. The course will teach you how to transcribe and how to find high-paying transcription jobs. You can also sign up for their Free 7-day course just to make sure Transcription is right for you!
If transcription isn’t for you, make sure to check out my WAH Jobs Directory. I have hundreds of other WAH jobs you can check out.
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Know of any other transcription job leads? Have feedback to share about one of the companies above? I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments below! 🙂
Nice list. Just one question, do you think it’s alright to start working for transcription which pays 10$ an hr..Isn’t that too low ?
Im amazed by this! I had no idea that this was even a thing. It must be quite a big market given how many different companies you can apply for. I agree with you that bit of experience and most people could come to terms with it! It is something that i genuinely considering do so thanks very much for the post.
Thanks for checking out my list of transcription jobs Lee! It is a very popular type of WAH Job, but does take some skill and time to master!
Let me know if you have any questions about getting started with any of the companies!
Brok