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How to Make Money on Instagram: 10 Ways to Strike it Rich

Last Updated:February 5, 2024

Would you like to know how to make money on Instagram in 2024?

Instagram is an awesome place for looking at gorgeous pictures and shopping, but earning some kind of income through the app is my favorite reason to use it.

When Instagram launched in 2010, it was a simple photo-sharing app.

Without the noise and fluff on Facebook, Instagram was a respite, only featuring visual content.

Eventually, it expanded into a video-sharing app as well, with users initially being allowed to upload a 15-second video, which increased to 60-second videos. Then came Instagram Stories for shorter-form videos, followed by expiring content and IGTV for longer videos.

By 2020, Instagram saw over a billion active users monthly, with 500 million users daily logging in and actively engaging on the platform.

Obviously, the demand is there, and marketers, brands, and companies willing to ride the wave will be there too.

Yes, even if TikTok seemed to be growing by the day.

So how do people as young as 13-year-olds make money on Instagram?

Let me explain the tried-and-tested income-generating methods for you, and give you real-life examples and success stories for each one.

How to Make Money on Instagram: 10 Ideas to Try in 2024

Before we dive in, I just want to refute a point that you might have encountered when reading about making money on Instagram.

Don’t believe anyone who says you can make money on Instagram WITHOUT followers.

You’d need customers to buy what you’re selling—whether you’re selling an idea, information, or an actual product.

The first 5 methods below can be used by Instagram users who are just starting out, while the last 5 money-making methods are best for influencer-level users.

1. Affiliate Marketing

In traditional affiliate marketing, you’d need to set up a website and promote products on multiple platforms in hopes of getting a commission.

Affiliate marketing commissions are possible whenever one or more people click on the link you posted and buy at the third-party website. You then get a cut of the sale.

To make money on Instagram via affiliate marketing, you only need your Instagram account and accounts on various platforms like Amazon, Clickbank, Skimlinks, Shopstyle, Shopify, and others.

Probably one of the most popular affiliate marketing tools for Instagram comes from LTK (formerly rewardStyle), a members-only affiliate network with only a 10% acceptance rate.

What makes rewardStyle amazing is the invention of its LIKEtoKNOW.it app.

You can download it on Google Play Store or Apple Store.

With LIKEtoKNOW.it, followers of your Instagram account can just “like” your post and they’ll be e-mailed details of your outfit, products included in the shot your posted, and so on.

This is how LIKEtoKNOW.it works:

You post a photo on Instagram.

The photo featured a close-up of your makeup-perfect face with a pair of gorgeous earrings.

A follower likes your post.

If that follower also has LIKEtoKNOW.it installed on their phones when they liked your post, they’ll receive an email with links directing them to where they can buy the earrings and all the makeup products you used.

If this follower buys from when they clicked the link, you get paid a commission from the sale.

Imagine how much money you can earn from Instagram if you have thousands of people stalking the things you wear, use, or feature via LIKEtoKNOW.it.

2. Dropshipping

Dropshipping is similar to affiliate marketing, in that you don’t have to manufacture or buy stocks of products to sell them and make a profit from selling them.

Here is what happens with dropshipping:

Choose a product that you know people will buy.

Make a deal with a dropship supplier, such as AliExpress, that sells that product.

You promote a product on Instagram and direct it to your store.

Note that if you use Instagram Business, you can integrate it with Shopify seamlessly.

When an Instagram follower buys that product on your store, the dropship supplier will handle processing, shipping, and post-sale customer service on your behalf.

You earn either a pre-discussed flat fee or a percentage of the sale as commission.

To learn more, read this case study on Seven Kingdoms Mart and how they promoted their dropshipping business on Instagram.

3. Sell Photos

Instagram is full of fantastic photos from both beginner and professional photographers.

If you have an eye for photography or exceptional graphic design skill, you can sell your photos on Instagram.

It’s up to you if you want to sell usage rights, print them as posters, or just sell digital copies of your drawings, paintings, animations, and so on.

Forbes featured photographer Daniel Arnold’s story in 2014.

At that time, Arnold had about 22k followers and decided to put all his Instagram photos for sale on the eve of his 34th birthday. He priced a 4×6 print of any of his Instagram images for $150, even if he hasn’t really sold any of his images professionally.

24 hours after announcing the sale, he has sold $15k worth of prints and extended the sale.

Learn all about hashtags. Mastering hashtags is the secret to reaching the right audience for your products.

4. Create Masks and Filters for Instagram Stories.

Back when Instagram Stories were introduced, skeptics thought it was a mere Snapchat knockoff and wouldn’t last.

Today, over 500 million users watch or create Instagram Stories every day.

Because there’s a time limit on these stories, users who see them are highly engaged.

Businesses see this as an opportunity to engage their target audience through Instagram masks and filters.

They usually hire graphic artists to do this for them, but many brands also work with Instagram influencers who specialize in Instagram masks and filters.

You can start with Facebook’s Spark AR Studio to create masks and filters.

You can do this as a side gig, or even turn it into a full-time job.

5. Set up an Instagram Shop – Enable IG Shopping Features

Social media platforms are no longer just exclusive for “socialization.”

Social selling has been growing in the last two years.

If you have products to sell, this is great news for you since Instagram gives you native features to just turn on the ability to sell stuff directly from the platform.

Meaning, even if you have a separate website (and ecommerce store), you don’t have to make your Instagram followers go “out” of the platform in order to buy.

Plus, even those who are not your followers can find your products because of Instagram’s smart shopping tags. These tags can reach over 130 million people on the platform.

You do have to work on setting up your Instagram shop at first. From there, you have an option to post products on Stories or posts, buy ad spots (and include shopping tags), or conduct live shopping.

6. Sponsorship: Earn Money Promoting other Brand’s Products

This is the most common way to get paid for your Instagram posts.

Companies can make a deal to sponsor a few posts on your Instagram feed to market their product to your followers. In most cases, companies give an Instagram influencer control over how the sponsored post looks, feels and sounds like.

Sponsorship can be pitched by the Instagram influencer, or submitted by companies.

You can actively search for brands with the help of tools like TapInfluence or Ifluenz.

The important thing is you disclose to your followers that a post is sponsored and follow FTC guidelines.

Shelcy Joseph began her personal fashion/lifestyle blogging with her sister on Instagram and YouTube around August 2014. By 2017, she was earning between $75 and $100 per sponsored post. Imagine how much she’s been taking home by now.

7. Become a Brand Ambassador

Ambassadorship is a bit more long-term than sponsorship.

Depending on the company you talk to, this deal can go as long as several months to over a year.

The following three websites are all looking for influencers/ambassadors to help shape their future products:

I highly recommend signing up will all three to increase your chances of actually making money as an influencer.

As a brand ambassador, the company sees you as someone who is in line with their values, products, and future.

Coca-Cola’s #ThisOnesFor Instagram Campaign is a great example of this. The cola giant enlisted the help of 14 Instagram influencers to create over 20 posts in a span of several months.

Earnings as a brand ambassador can be per-post or per-campaign. It can be a mix of photos, videos, and other types of media too.

Join an Instagram influencer community like Shoutcart, Tribe Group (Australia-based), and Popular Pays (among others) to find brands willing to hire you as ambassador.

Read my full guide on how to become a brand ambassador for step-by-step instructions on how to get started.

8. Promote Your Own Products or Services

You can mix the brick-and-mortar retail business with the modern magic of Instagram by selling your own products and promoting them online.

If you have thousands upon thousands of followers who just can’t get enough of what you’re selling, then you can get paid for Instagram posts through product sales.

There are a ton of “slime famous” Instagrammers out there, but you can’t look away from the creations of Nicolette Waltzer, whose Glitter Slimes Instagram account gained 2 million followers.

The New York-based, DIY slime creator began sharing mesmerizing slime videos in 2016. She then eventually began selling her creations, leading to about $500 sales from slime each week.

Waltzer now sells her slime on her own online store and sells out every time she uploads new slime variants.

9. Teach Others Instagram Marketing

Many people make money on Instagram not by selling products, but by providing useful information. Long-term experience as an influencer is a must.

Your Instagram feed can be your résumé as proof of your marketing prowess and communication skills.

As a travel blogger like Veera Papinoja, a huge chunk of her Instagram income comes from consulting for companies and other organizations. She makes around €500 to €2,000 every month to maintain Instagram accounts of other companies.

Veera also does training and lectures about successful Instagram marketing on the side. She takes home somewhere between €500 and €10,000 a month from these side gigs.

10. Earn from Instagram Badges and Subscriptions

There are two ways you can earn money directly from Instagram without selling anything.

Instagram Live Badges – “Badges” are like tips that your followers send your way if they love the content you share during a livestream. Badges are icons people buy in increments of 99c, $1.99 and $4.99, then give away to whoever they like on Instagram (this could be you!).
Paid subscriptions – If you offer valuable content on Instagram and have a solid following, you can definitely monetize your account by offering paid subscriptions. This is like a VIP section where members who pay can see your extra content. The subscription program is open to US creators only though. Plus, you should have over 10k subscribers. A good alternative to this is using third-party subscription tools like Patreon or Substack.

How to Become an Instagram Influencer

Out of all the social media platforms today, Instagram has the highest engagement rate.

Companies know this and have included Instagram into their marketing efforts.

And why shouldn’t they?

If you have at least 2,000 to 15,000 followers, fall under a trusted niche, create eye-catching content, and have a loyal audience who trusts your judgment, here are the steps to take to become a full-time Instagram influencer:

So, how do you cash in on the opportunity to make money (and more) as an Instagram influencer?

1. Grow (the quality of) your Instagram following.

Companies have gotten pickier about the caliber of Instagram influencers they’re willing to work with.

It’s not unheard of for current brand requirements to include a minimum of 100K followers and/or 1K likes per post.

Before you get discouraged, consider that many brands are also looking for a certain type of audience, regardless of the actual number of followers.

For example, if you have only 1,000 followers, but they are top-level hospital health professionals, then a company like Johnson & Johnson might be very interested in talking with you.

In light of this information, you should consider cultivating your audience to reflect a specific interest, such as beauty, travel, health, etc.

Post photos that cater to just one or two subject areas and follow influencers who do likewise.

If you repost, like, or comment on their photos, those influencers are likely going to do the same for you.

Their followers may then notice you, and then you’ll get more followers that are interested and engaged in your content.

2. Create example campaigns.

Just as you would do an unpaid internship at a company you were hoping to get hired for, you could create example campaigns on Instagram to showcase your social media talents.

Consider generating a series of photos around something that interests you, such as healthy eating.

Then, follow businesses that are also focused on this topic.

You can learn which businesses are into healthy eating by doing a hashtag search using Instagram’s search bar. Instagram will then provide you with content that uses that hashtag.

As you post your photos, use the hashtags that your targeted businesses and audiences are using.

3. Complete your profile.

Businesses and companies can’t contact you if they don’t know who you are.

Be sure to complete your Instagram profile and add your name, a phone number, a web address, Facebook page URL, etc.

You may wish to add some information about your geographic location too, especially if you are generating content about travel.

Use your Instagram profile as a mini-résumé and list your experience in the topic of your interest.

Maybe you’ve been in the food business for a few years and that’s why you started a healthy eating-themed Instagram account. Or maybe you’ve been running marathons and are trying to incorporate better eating habits into your active lifestyle.

4. Reach out to marketing agencies.

To increase your chances of being selected as an influencer, you should sign up with as many social media marketing agencies as you can find.

A good selection of these agencies focus on Instagram; two examples include Instabrand and Hashmeta.

Why should you partner up with marketing agencies?

Because some companies, especially big companies, will not bother to manually research, contact, and negotiate with individual influencers.

They either don’t have the time or would rather expedite the process using third-party mediators who can choose appropriate influencers.

Having said that…

5. Reach out to individual companies and businesses.

Smaller companies and businesses typically do not have the budget to work with agencies.

That doesn’t mean that they don’t have the budget to work with individuals, however, and this is one of the best chances you have at seeing how to make money on Instagram.

Consider reaching out to smaller operations with a proposal package that includes a set number of Instagram promoted posts, blog posts, and comments on fellow influencer sites.

You might easily score a work contract for several hundred dollars compared with three times that amount for a standard agency’s deal—as noted by this business owner’s comment on Ecommerce University:

6. Keep track of your followers.

As you grow your audience and followers, keep tabs on who these followers represent.

Companies will first follow you to learn about how popular you are and how relevant your content is to their goals.

Only after learning these facts will those businesses reach out to you.

So, if you know ahead of time who they are, you can channel your energies on specific products, trends, etc. that they are also focused on.

Making Money on Instagram still Possible in 2024?

Anyone can join, become an influencer, and make money on Instagram.

You don’t even have to follow the footsteps of the Kardashians when it comes to the number of your followers, or look like a Victoria’s Secret model to get paid for Instagram posts.

Brands and marketers prefer to work with micro-influencers (those with less than 10k followers) instead of macro-influencers (celebrities/famous people with over 10k followers) because followers of micro-influencers trust their recommendations more.

Even regular people like me and you can take Instagram for a spin and try your luck earning life-changing cash with the platform.

Did you know Instagram isn’t the only social media platform you can use to earn insane amounts of money?

If you’d rather try out other platforms instead, here are my guides for others:

20 Best Jobs for Introverts with Anxiety (and 5 Jobs to Avoid)

Written By:Steve Wrzeszczynski

Last Updated:February 5, 2024

Today, we’ll talk about the most suitable jobs for introverts with social anxiety – and several occupations that introverts should avoid.

Introversion is not a mental illness or a personality disorder. It’s a personality type.

However, introversion does make doing certain occupations very difficult.

As an introvert myself, I prefer smaller crowds, solitude, and independence.

Big crowds tend to drain my energy, and so I need some quiet alone time to recharge and re-energize after interacting with people.

Plus, I tend to get distracted easily.

Too much outside stimulation (e.g., noise, passersby in my line of sight, food smells, perfume, and other sensory distractions) leaves me unfocused and overwhelmed.

Because of this, working in an office, especially with plenty of employees, open layouts, and frequent meetings and collaborations holds very little appeal for me.

If this sounds like you, at least take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone (yes, it is with heavy irony that I say that).

This means that the best jobs for introverts are those that allow them to work in quiet spaces and in seclusion. Also, it’s best to allow them to self-manage their work.

Note that this doesn’t mean that introverts aren’t capable of doing difficult jobs or they aren’t hard workers.

If you’re an introvert looking for a job where the work conditions are ideal, go through our list of 20 jobs and consider applying to at least one of them.

The 20 Best Jobs for Introverts with Social Anxiety

If you’re looking for a job where you can get straight to work without having to socialize, here are 20 jobs for you to consider starting.

1. Researcher

The best thing about being a researcher is that it is such a broad category that you’re bound to find an industry or topic that you’re interested in doing research on.

All research positions basically have two requirements:

Having excellent written communication

Being able to work independently

Being a researcher is one of the best careers for introverts due to the fact that it perfectly utilizes introverts’ strengths and is usually very easy to transition into.

There are plenty of types of research, too: from marketing research to gender studies, to medical research, you’re likely to find a field of research that is interesting to you.

2. Freelance Writer

Freelance writing opens up thousands of opportunities for you.

Whether you want to write ebooks, write for blogs, write FAQ pages, publish your own book, write contracts, or ghostwrite strategies, your options are practically endless.

Many introverts love working as freelance writers because of the sheer flexibility that comes with the job.

Plus, the fact that they get to spend a lot of time on their own.

Whether you want to be a freelance writer or a full-time copywriter; this is considered the perfect job for introverts.

How much do writers earn?

Surprisingly, you can make as much as $3000 per month or even more just through freelance writing.

Pro tip: If you have any previous training in a certain type of writing (e.g., academic writing, scientific writing, or technical writing), then you also get to set higher rates for your clients.

If your writing is more specialized, you can even double your expected monthly salary of $6000 a month or more.

3. Crafter

The best jobs almost always involve doing something you love.

If you’re into crafts but dread the idea of going to local fairs, flea markets, or bazaars, then selling on Etsy is a great option for you.

Selling online eliminates the need to talk to too many people.

You also avoid the tendency to be overwhelmed by the many sights and sounds of a public marketplace.

You can limit your online interactions with customers as well.

What’s more, starting your own Etsy business can make you hundreds and even thousands of dollars.

4. Proofreader

Many introverts have top-notch laser focus and attention to detail.

So why not put those skills to use?

If you like spending plenty of quiet time reading, then proofreading might just be your thing.

You will need to spot mistakes, check for spelling and grammatical errors, and re-read texts multiple times to ensure that everything is correct.

The best thing about becoming a proofreader is that anyone can be one – there are no special requirements aside from attention-to-detail.

Here is a list of companies currently looking for proofreaders.

5. Virtual Bookkeeper

Most accounting jobs require a degree, but bookkeeping jobs only need you to be attentive to details, trustworthy, and reliable.

If numbers are your thing, then this is one of the best careers for introverts you can have.

Bookkeeping involves:

Creating financial records from scratch

Consistently verifying those records

Handling, saving, and reporting incoming receipts and purchase orders

Keeping track of expenses

If you’re planning on working full-time from home, know that average salaries run around $40k per year.

Being a freelance bookkeeper, however, will help you earn more as you get to set your own rates.

And once you’ve learned the ropes and spent bookkeeping for years, you can even launch your own bookkeeping business from the comforts of your home.

6. Actuary

Another one for all you number-lovers out there—becoming an actuary combines your love for math and your attention to details.

An actuary is someone who not only analyzes hundreds of statistical data but also creates suitable forecasts to match what they find.

The following makes being an actuary a great job for introverts:

The fact that you can do it from anywhere. All you need is a computer, Excel skills, and a love for numbers.

You can analyze every type of statistical data—from mortality rates to the probability of people going to a movie at night.

You can easily make up to $100K/year

7. Data Analyst

Did you study mathematics, statistics, or economics?

If you answered yes to that, then you might want to consider becoming a data analyst.

Your job entails dealing with complex spreadsheets, gathering information, and conducting surveys.

You will later analyze the data and share it with shareholders or managers.

You will need to be experienced in Excel, SQL, PayScale, or Sharepoint.

Data analysts make anywhere from $65k and $110k per year.

8. Blogger

Starting a blog takes little experience but plenty of free time and dedication.

Blogging doesn’t normally fall under the “freelance writing” category, because having a blog is like having your own business.

You’ll have to manage your articles, promote your blog, monetize it, and maximize your profits.

Monetizing your blog may involve running ads, doing affiliate marketing, selling courses and other digital products, selling physical products, selling services, and many other ways.

Always focus on producing as much high-quality content as you can, and you could be one of the people who make six-figure profits per year just from their blogs.

9. Translator

Can you speak a minimum of two languages fluently?

You can consider becoming a freelance (or full-time) translator.

There are plenty of language combinations that are currently in high demand, such as English–Chinese, Arabic–English, and many more.

The more niche your language combination is, the more money you can make.

10. Social Media Manager

Social media managers are highly sought-after by businesses and brands nowadays.

I know what you’re thinking.

Introvert? Social media manager?

Surely you’re joking.

But in truth, this is one of the best jobs for introverts because you don’t need much experience.

Plus all the training you will ever need is available online. You won’t need to get out of the house.

Thousands of courses, online videos, free ebooks, and much more are available.

Given the right training, and if you focus hard enough, you can master social media management in as little as a month.

It can open up an entire career for you in digital marketing, as well.

Managing social media pages involves strategizing creatively, studying the psychology of your target audience, and knowing how to interpret website analytics.

One thing I specifically like about social media management is that it opens a lot of doors for you.

You can expand your services to digital marketing, or even eventually start your own marketing agency.

11. Video Editor

This is an incredible job opportunity for introverts who also want to have the flexibility of working from home.

As video content online increases in popularity, video editors are increasingly in demand nowadays, not only by businesses or brands but also by individuals and influencers.

If you have experience in video editing with different software, file types, and platforms, you can easily make up to $60k per year.

12. Stock Photographer

Are you passionate about photography and unsure how to make money out of it?

Not only are there plenty of ways to make money with photography, but it’s also a perfect career for introverts.

Your photographs can be worth a lot, and the stock photo industry is expected to be worth $4 billion by 2020.

So how does it work?

Upload photos to a stock photography website, such as Shutterstock, iStock, Alamy, etc.
Set a price.
Get a percentage of the profit whenever someone buys the photos you uploaded.

Some people can make up to $3000 from one single image.

13. Transcriber

Everyone knows introverts are generally good listeners.

So it’s no surprise that a good job for introverts is transcription.

What exactly will you be doing then?

It’s simple: You will need to simultaneously listen to an audio track and type what is being said.

Transcription is also quite easy to learn and practice.

You can start by looking for freelance transcription work from different websites.

Transcribers specializing in financial, medical, and legal transcription are in demand nowadays.

Learning to transcribe in these fields will allow you to earn more.

In both cases, the job requires absolutely no contact with other people and you don’t need to go to offices or meetings.

14. Graphic Designer

Many graphic designers are self-professed introverts.

It’s one of the best jobs for introverts because you get to spend plenty of time on your own while exploring your creativity.

You will, however, have to deal with client demands on a daily (if not hourly!) basis.

15. Software Developer

Software development is yet another great career for introverts.

The money is excellent ($98k per year on average), you can easily work from home, and you have no need to interact with other people.

If you can write impressive code, bring apps to life, and develop websites, then you’ve got a promising, cubicle-free career ahead of you.

16. Online Librarian

Bet you didn’t know this job even existed.

The duties of an online librarian are essentially the same as that of a regular librarian.

Tasks of online librarian include:

working during online classes to provide online references to university students
assisting remote students with the use of library services and equipment.

So basically like a regular librarian, only you won’t have to scan and check out books or return books to shelves.

You’ll generally have to hold a Library and Information Science degree or a Masters in Library Science degree from an accredited institution.

17. Truck Driver

If you’re looking for real-world (not online) work, one of the best introvert jobs is truck driving.

As a truck driver, you spend a lot of time alone moving cargo from one place to the next.

It pays well, too!

Truck drivers can earn about $4,700 to $7000 a month.

You do need to pass a background check, meet age requirement and maintain a clean driving record.

Check here if you want to see other ways you can get paid to drive.

18. Gardener

If you’re looking for the perfect jobs for introverts with anxiety, I’d recommend gardening.

The sunshine, the peace, the taking care of nature – all help in easing a person’s anxiety.

If you’re worried about pay, since gardeners tend to earn little, there are ways you can bring in more money.

For example, blog about your garden, or use social media to showcase your garden. You don’t even have to show your face, or use your voice to do this.

There are different ways to earn money from these social media platforms – follow here if you’re interested in learning Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, or YouTube monetization.

19. Carpenter

Carpenters work with their hands to design, construct or restore furniture, building structures, frameworks, and other items.

As a carpenter, you can earn an average $48,000 a year.

It’s not much, but carpentry is a low-stress job, particularly if you’re doing it freelance.

20. Animal Breeder or Trainer

Introverts may prefer not to be around plenty of people, but most of them aren’t bother by animals.

In fact, breeding or training animals may even be good for introverts with anxiety.

Pay ranges between $30,000 and $40,000 annually, depending on experience and location.

Salary too small? Here are 15 other ways to make money with animals.

The Worst Possible Jobs for Introverts

Just because a job is online and from home does NOT mean that it’s good for introverts.

Here the top 3 worst jobs for introverts:

1. Phone Customer Support and Cold-Calling Sales Representative

Even though you will mostly be working from home, you will have to constantly talk to people, pick up phone calls, and deal with other’s problems.

A lot of cold-calling sales jobs pay a decent amount of money but the job entails at least 7 hours a day of being on the phone with people convincing them to buy a product or service.

Introverts barely want to interact with humans for prolonged periods of time.

Imagine an introvert being forced to initiate and take charge of a conversation.

Yeah. No thanks.

That could be quite the draining job for introverts.

3. Real Estate Agent

Real estate agents not only have to convince people to buy properties, but there will be plenty of meetings until the deal is closed.

Imagine traveling outside of your comfort zone, meeting people frequently, and then having to sell to them.

Avoid this one too.

4. Financial or Insurance Advisors

To be able to “advice” people with their finances, budgeting, debt management, insurance, or investments, advisors must be able to communicate ideas effectively.

Unfortunately, people-facing roles like financial advisors can be overwhelming for introverts who have anxiety taking to people.

5. Patient-focused Healthcare Worker

Generally, science- or research-related jobs suit introverts.

The challenging part would be to face patients and patients’ families for hours a day as a doctor, nurse, or caregiver. This can be quite draining on an introvert.

That said, there are specializations that allow introverts to work in solitude, such as:

radiologists who interpret X-rays, MRIs, and other diagnostic images,
laboratory technicians who perform blood work, urinalysis, and other diagnostic tests in the laboratory, or
biostatisticians who analyze complicated data for hospitals, insurance companies, or epidemiologists.

The Most Suitable Jobs for Introverts with Anxiety

Not all jobs I listed above would make sense for introverts.

Of course, at the end of the day, even if we’re all introverts, we’re still individuals with varying likes and dislikes.

But as you can see from my examples above, there are plenty of suitable jobs for introverts to consider.

You can also learn about more legitimate work from home jobs here or another 100 (yes, seriously) ways you can make money online.

25 Companies Offering Online English Teaching Jobs

Written By:Steve Wrzeszczynski

Last Updated:February 5, 2024

Education has always seemed like a location-dependent vocation. But technology has made it possible for teachers to spread their wings and gain the freedom to pursue things like online English teaching jobs.

Demands for online ESL teachers have skyrocketed in the past few decades.

Thanks to the internet and globalization, it’s now entirely possible to teach English online as a lucrative side gig or a well-paying, full-time job.

In this article, you’ll learn what you’ll need to start teaching ESL online, as well as some of the best companies to apply for.

Starting an Online ESL Teaching Job

What you’ll need to get started as an online English teacher will depend on each individual company you apply to.

Some don’t have many requirements while others have a whole laundry list of requirements that need to be met before you can teach ESL online.

Here are some of the requirements you might need to fulfill:

Be a native English speaker

Your own desktop or laptop computer

A strong, stable internet connection, a high-quality webcam, and a clear, low-noise headset and microphone

A Bachelors degree (usually doesn’t need to be in education)

A Masters or Doctorate (if you’re planning on teaching at a college level)

Teaching experience (can be some tutoring hours or a set amount of hours in a classroom)

A TOEFL, TESL, TEFL, CELTA, or other teaching English abroad certification

Some companies have specific requirements for your work environment too, like whiteboards etc.

25 Websites and Apps Offering Online English Teaching Jobs

I’ve rounded up 25 different companies that are currently hiring ESL tutors and separated them into two categories.

The first 20+ jobs are your regular ESL jobs where you need to work from a computer.
The last few jobs are companies that allow you to work entirely from an app on your smartphone.

If you’re an ESL tutor trying to find work, these top 25 highest-paying websites could help you turn this online gig into a full-time career:

1. FlexJobs

The fastest and easiest way to land a full-time job as an ESL teacher is through Flexjobs.

While I update this post as often as I can, FlexJobs adds hundreds of new legitimate job postings daily. They scour the web for you and research the companies and post only legitimate job ads to their board.

At the time of this posting, FlexJobs has over 4,000 active listings in their education category alone.

2. italki

italki was founded in 2007 and is more of a teacher marketplace.

You can teach any language you want, as long as you’re a native speaker of that language.

The best thing about italki is that you can decide your own rate (other online English teaching jobs have a tier system based on experience or rating).

Teacher rates range between $5 and $40.

As Chris Rush revealed in his guest blog post, he earned over $2,200 teaching 71 lessons within 90 days.

3. VIPKID

What sets VIPKID apart from other ESL websites is that they have their own curriculum that teachers follow.

Children are also taught American culture on top of speaking proper English.

VIPKid has one of the biggest network of teachers with over 65,000 teachers teaching 500,000 students on their platform.

Rates run between $14-$18 per hour, which can go up to $22 an hour with incentives.

Class times are usually around 25 minutes each.

4. Voxy

This top-rated education app occasionally opens up to fill online English teaching jobs for certified teachers of any subject.

However, the job is only open for U.S. citizens.

The hourly rate starts at $18/hour with complete benefits, despite being a remote position.

Teachers who speak Portuguese or Spanish earn higher rates.

5. VerbalPlanet

Verbal Planet is one of the oldest ESL learning websites on this list.

The company must first approve your profile based on your teaching qualifications and experience.

Once you’re accepted into the Verbal Planet family, tutors can create their profile and dictate their own rates.

Students choose their tutors. Classes last up to 45 minutes.

Rates can run as high as $40 per hour.

The downside of Verbal Planet is that they’re not constantly receiving applications, so bookmark the site and check back from time to time.

6. Englishunt

Englishunt was founded in Korea in 2000.

Since then, they have expanded their English language video instruction services to Japan and China.

English Hunt only accept tutors who are U.S. citizens and have U.S. bank accounts.

Tutors here work part-time with an average workload of 8 to 12 hours weekly. Rates start at $14 per hour.

The best thing about Englishunt is that classes only last a maximum of 20 minutes.

The downside though is that the shifts are typically in the afternoon Korean time, which means the busy times are between 1 AM to 3 AM EST.

7. Qkids

As a Qkids tutor, you will be teaching Chinese children aged 4 to 12 through their patented and interactive gaming-based learning platform.

Qkids hire tutors to teach a maximum of 4 kids per lesson, with each lesson lasting a maximum of 30 minutes and at a rate between $16 to $20 per hour.

They hire native English speakers from the US and Canada and assign them to 6-month contracts, with the chance to continue your contract at the end.

Qkids sets your schedule for you each week and they also pay out attendance and performance bonuses.

8. TeachAway

TeachAway accepts licensed teachers, university graduates, and ESL instructors to fill online English teaching jobs from a number of different companies.

TeachAway offers a wide variety of online ESL teaching opportunities.

You can find opportunities for online English teachers with a choice of students ranging from kindergarten to high school. Teachers can also focus on adult education, college-level online teaching, course developers, and more.

They offer both full-time and part-time online ESL jobs.

TeachAway also opens its doors to freelance teachers who want to make an extra income over school breaks.

9. Magic Ears

This company prides itself on being one of the more open and friendly job sites for teaching ESL online. Teachers don’t have to compete for jobs as the site books classes for you.

With Magic Ears, you’ll be teaching to students in China ranging in ages between 4 to 12 years old.

They pay between $18 – $26 per hour on average.

10. English First

English First offers flexible online English teaching jobs for U.S. or U.K. citizens or residents who have a bachelor’s degree and a 40-hour minimum TEFL certificate.

You can choose between teaching children or teaching adults.

English First pay ranges from $12-$19 per hour.

11. Open English

Open English hires practicing ESL or TESOL professionals to teach their 500,000 students who are mostly based in Latin America.

The site offers classes 24/7, and you can schedule your own classes, so you can work when you want and take on as few or as many students as you want.

12. EnglishKey

EnglishKey is yet another company that offers English classes through live video streaming.

You must be able to work at least 10 hours per week, with the busiest time being 1pm to 8pm EST.

Experience and certifications aren’t required but certainly preferable.

In addition, knowing either Spanish or Portuguese is an advantage that you can get extra pay on top of the $10 to $15 per hour base rate.

13. Skooli

If you have a bachelor’s degree, government-issued teaching license, and a specialized instructor qualification (in English), then you can apply to become a Skooli online tutor.

Skooli doesn’t just hire ESL – they hire a whole roster of teachers with varying specializations.

With Skooli, you can convert your knowledge into cash and earn extra money in your spare time as a tutor.

14. Lingoda

As an international language teacher with Lingoda, you can work online, anytime, anywhere.

Your students are adult students and you teach with a small-sized group class.

Since Lingoda doesn’t have its own video-based platform, you need to be able to use Zoom for your lessons.

Rates range from $8 to $13 USD per hour.

15. Learnlight

Join an exceptional team of foreign language teaching professionals and become a part of an innovative online language training program helping thousands of students from across the globe.

You’ll need a TEFL certificate, 2 years of experience, and proficiency in the English language. Plus reliable tech (working computer, stable internet, headset and webcam).

16. Tutlo

Tutlo is a Polish-based language learning platform. It accepts native English speakers from the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, South Africa and the UK.

Teachers must have TEFL certification and at least 6 months of English teaching experience.

Rates range from $5 to $11 USD per hour, depending on experience. Payouts are sent via PayPal.

17. BookNook

Here’s something different.

Aside from just teaching kids how to write, read or speak English, BookNook takes it to another level and focuses on reading comprehension and literacy.

Teachers who are accepted into BookNook teaches a group of 1 to 4 students from the United States.

Pay is $18 per hour.

18. Verbling

Open to English teachers from anywhere in the world, Verbling is looking to expand its network.

You need to do have teaching credentials and experience (they ask for certification). Verbling accepts non-English speakers, but you must have exceptional command C2 of the English language.

Teachers set their own hourly tutoring rates individually, with Verbling getting a 15% cut of your rate. Payments are sent via PayPal, Payoneer, TransferWise or their in-house Verbling Credit.

19. BEILS Turkey

Unlike other online English teaching jobs on this list, working for BEILS Turkey means you receive a fixed income.

Teachers here work an 8-hour shift from Mondays to Fridays, Turkish time. They then earn up to USD $1,400/month.

20. Whales English

Whales English wants you to join their team if you meet the following requirements:

If you’re a native English speaker from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand
A Bachelor’s degree or higher,
Teaching certificate (TESOL/TEFL/CELTA) ,and
At least 1 year experience teaching children,

You can earn $18-$27 per 50-minute class taught plus performance based bonuses.

21. Preply

Let Preply take care of the networking and marketing for you.

With access to over 200,000 students from all over the world, Preply allows you to grow your own online language tutoring business.

ESL tutors must be fluent English-speakers with a high school diploma, teaching license, and a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.

What’s great about Preply is you can receive payment immediately after class. There also isn’t a payout schedule, so you can withdraw your earnings anytime.

4 Ways to Teach ESL From Your Phone

In the past, ESL students needed to sign up for classes and work with instructors through video conferencing on computers.

Nowadays, with the advancement of mobile technology, online English teaching jobs can occur via smartphone using different mobile apps.

What that means for you is that you can now earn money as an ESL instructor directly from your smartphone.

That’s right!

You no longer need a computer to start making money as an ESL instructor.

You can download specific ESL mobile apps to your smartphone and use them to tutor students via video and/or audio chat.

Your tutoring time is compensated by the minute and could grow to as much as $45/hour, depending on your skill level and past experience.

Below are the apps that pay you for English lessons.

22. NiceTalk

This learning platform was created in China and is supported by both Android and iOS systems.

Once you download the app, you’ll be asked to record a short interview video so they can assess your English-speaking capabilities. Following approval, you can start accepting student requests.

Most of the students who use this app are native Chinese speakers who will request to chat with you via the app’s video chat function. You need to make sure your phone can accept video chat requests and stream them at a normal conversational pace.

NiceTalk pays you $10/hour for your talking/teaching time.

Keep in mind that most of your conversations will not last an entire hour. Luckily, NiceTalk also pays by the minute. The app will also tack on bonuses to your account if you work with students during peak hours, which in the case of Chinese students is 11 pm – 6 am.

As a new user, you’ll receive a $10 bonus just for signing up with NiceTalk.

You are able to cash out of your account once you reach $20.

23. PalFish

PalFish enables you to set your hourly rate from as low as $4.80 to over $45 per hour.

Incidentally, your pay is denoted in yuan, not dollars. However, the app will convert your wages to your local currency upon cashing out.

There is a short verification process that you’ll need to undergo before you can start working with students.

That process involves writing a 200-word description of you and your teaching style and posting a photo of your face.

You also need to post a voice recording so that students can determine if you speak clearly enough for them to understand your words.

Unlike NiceTalk, you aren’t stuck earning a specified rate per hour or minute; with PalFish, you can set your own rates and earn as high as $45/hour.

Also, there is no set payout minimum.

24. Cambly

This app pays 17 cents/minute or $10.20/hour ($12/hour) to talk to people all over the world and help build their English skills.

You can work as little or as much as you want, and any money you earn is automatically sent to your Paypal account twice a month.

You can also sign up for two-hour shifts, which guarantees a certain amount of money for your time. Payments are made once a $20 threshold is reached.

Students can peruse tutor profiles and ‘ping’ those tutors that they want to interact with.

If the tutors are otherwise occupied and/or miss those ping(s), they are redirected to other tutors. You can opt to pick up the pings that are missed by other tutors for extra money.

Once you register with Cambly, you will be prompted to fill out your profile and record a video.

The more teaching experience/certifications you can list on your profile, the greater the likelihood of you being pinged by students for tutoring.

Students can also leave reviews on how well they thought you tutored them.

If you accumulate a lot of positive reviews, you’ll increase your chances of being pinged.

25. SkimaTalk

This app will pay you $15 for each completed hour (as opposed to per minute) and the chat sessions are conducted over Skype (which is available as an app for your smartphone).

SkimaTalk even offers you a range of lesson plans so that you have a template to follow during your sessions.

Just like with Cambly, your students can leave reviews about you and your teaching style. More good reviews will lead to more students.

To get started, use your Facebook account or email to register with SkimaTalk. Fill out your profile information, including both your photo and a description of your teaching style, any applicable experience, etc.

SkimaTalk will then assess your English reading abilities with a 19-question test.

Once you pass this exam, you’ll be able to start accepting and talking with students almost immediately.

Are Online English Teaching Jobs for You?

Becoming an online ESL teacher has many benefits attached.

It could be one of the best ways to balance work and life while helping young minds all over the world.

Other ways to earn side income for teachers

Being an online English teacher can be extremely rewarding, but there are other online jobs for teachers out there for those who want more.

If you’re a teacher and you love teaching, but the idea of teaching English online doesn’t appeal to you, here are a few other ways to earn some side cash:

12 Online Research Jobs You Can Apply For Today

Written By:Steve Wrzeszczynski

Last Updated:February 5, 2024

Two quick questions before you start looking for online research jobs:

1. What was the first quarter of 2012 revenues for Sturm Ruger?

2. How much did the average U.S. wedding cost in 2019?

If you answered $112 million (surprisingly, NOT the wedding cost) and $33,900, then you may have a bright future as an online researcher.

In this article, learn more about being an online researcher, what it involves, and where you can find online research jobs to apply for.

What Does an Online Researcher Do?

Many publications are moving from print to digital format, placing a significant amount of information online for users to sift through and try to make sense of.

However, despite the rise of powerful search engines such as Google, online information is not always readily accessible.

This is particularly true of technical and scientific data that are often restricted to subscription-based journals and esoteric publications that aren’t listed on page one of Google’s search results.

Likewise, finding correct and relevant information takes time, a luxury that many companies and businesses do not have.

Here are some scenarios that require the job of online researchers:

A law firm may wish to provide its readers with an article documenting traffic accident statistics per state but not have the time to research every state.

A debt consolidation company may wish to know about the most common sources of unsecured debt so that it can offer services tailored to those debts.

The solution to such dilemmas has been to hire online researchers who are adept at finding information on a wide variety of topics.

To qualify for online research jobs, you need to be highly skilled in using various search engines (that is, not just Google).

Your goal is to find legitimate peer-reviewed scientific research, industry-specific publications, and various other research materials to gather the information you need.

More than finding and accessing information, online researchers must also have:

advanced comprehension skills to be able to understand the information gathered,
exceptional analytical skills to be able to interpret the information, and
strong communication skills to be able to present the information to those who need it.

How Much Can You Make as an Online Researcher?

At the start, when you’re probably doing more generic online research, $10 an hour is the usual rate.

The pay in this field varies depending mainly on one’s research skills.

But experience and specialized knowledge can be additional factors.

When you eventually get more experience and gain positive feedback from clients, your pay can increase up to $20 per hour.

If you have a master’s or doctoral degree, and advanced or even expert-level on specific, in-demand subjects such as those in the scientific, legal, or financial fields, you can potentially earn $50 to $80 per hour.

How do you get started as an Online Researcher?

You actually don’t need to be a professional researcher to begin this career. The job doesn’t involve

Here’s the basic process online researchers

Just visit various third-party answer sites. (Don’t worry, I’ll list the legitimate ones below)
Perform generic Internet research online on a requested topic.
Submit your results.
Wait to get paid by the client.

Unfortunately, such work is often low-paid because it is considered unspecialized.

The tasks also usually require a significant amount of time to complete because the subject matter may not be familiar to you and thus involves a steep learning curve.

However, the benefit of such work is that it’s not hard to obtain clients.

12 Places to Find Online Research Jobs

Here are a few sites that offer online research jobs:

1. Wonder

Wonder is a resource site for researchers in need of instant feedback for their studies and it’s easily the most prolific site on this list.

As part of the Wonder team, you’ll receive questions directly from customers and your job will be to find the best available information on the topic.

Jobs typically take around 3 hours to complete, making pay range around $15 to $25 per hour, depending on your speed and expertise.

Wonder prides itself on answering questions within 24 hours.

However, be prepared to work under tight deadlines.

2. Maven

Maven allows you to advertise your services as a so-called “micro-consultant” in the fields of your choosing.

You will receive contracts to answer questions and provide insights from all over the world and from all walks of life: from college students doing homework to CEOs making high-impact decisions.

Executives from some of the world’s most prestigious companies, like Boeing or Intel, have used this site.

3. JustAnswer

JustAnswer offers subject matter expert positions in the fields of medicine, law, veterinary science, etc.

To become a subject matter expert, you must show proof of a relevant degree (e.g., M.D.) and/or professional experience. Verification will take a few days.

If you’re admitted, you’ll get started by meeting with JustAnswer experts to learn how to navigate the platform.

4. Experts123

Experts123 is constantly looking for online researchers and article writers who will create content on their site about topics that users want to know more about.

This site operates on a revenue-share platform where page views amount to a specified amount of money; for example, you might earn $1.50 for each PPM (i.e., thousand page views).

Experts123 does offer upfront payments of $10 to $20 per approved article for more seasoned researchers.

5. PrestoExperts

This company also serves as a platform for those in need of answers to questions in the field of medicine, business, technology, social media, law, and so on.

When invited to join, freelance experts are given a profile where their education, work experience, specialization, and rates are displayed.

Clients could then contact experts directly (via phone, email, or online chat) for a job.

You are in control of your fees, so you may set it by the hour, per project, or so on.

6. Studypool

Studypool invites students around the world to submit questions about every type of subject imaginable so that online researchers (or so-called micro-tutors) can see them, bid on them, and answer them.

You’ll get paid when your answers are accepted.

There are StudyPool volunteers who earn up to $7,500 USD monthly working from home tutoring students.

7. Answeree

Earn rewards by answering questions, which you can exchange for actual dollars.

Earning here takes a bit of time because:

1 answer = 10 points
10 points = 1cent

You can request payment via PayPal or Binance once you reach $2.

You can make additional money by getting more users to like your answer best of all.

8. 10EQS

10EQS prides itself on providing on-demand insights and expertise to leaders and decision-makers in different industries.

To qualify as an Industry Expert, you’ll need to have extensive experience with your particular subject.

In other words, this opportunity isn’t for beginners.

That’s also a huge perk if you’re starting an online research career with decades-long experience in marketing, business, accounting, or any other industry.

It’s a perfect side hustle for retirement.

9. MyLot

myLot is an enormous discussion board, blogging community, questions and answers hub, social network and online hangout that pays you for your valuable time.

On top earning from answering questions, you also get to earn cash when you participate in discussions.

You can make a payout once your wallet reaches $5.

Anyone can join, as long as you’re 18 years and older.

10. Weegy

Anyone can join Weegy, but experts are rated better whenever they contribute excellent answers.

Newbies can keep up by improving their research and written communication skills.

All you need to do is create an account and pass a small True-or-False questionnaire, and you’re good to go.

There also aren’t any limits to the number of questions you want to answer. Just be accurate to earn points, which you can withdraw as PayPal cash once you earn enough to equal $20.

I like the simple interface of Weegy – no busy ads. Just questions and answers directly from the main page.

11. FixYa

With over 19 million products, it’s easy to find information about whatever needs fixing.

If you love DIY-ing and fixing appliance and gadgets in your spare time, you can join over 20 million Fixya users in helping others who need quick answers.

Do note that you aren’t paid for answers initially. But if you level up to “Premium Expert Level,” you can be sent special requests for reviews and be paid between $3 and $5 a pop.

You can even help customers on live sessions, which bags higher rates.

12. HelpOwl

There’s competition involved in HelpOwl, so you have to be at the top of your game.

Whenever someone posts a question, HelpOwl experts can then provide the correct answer. The poster will then decide whose answer is correct.

The one picked to have the right answer gets 100 points, while the first answer accepted gets an extra 1,000 points.

There are deductions too! For example, if you added a misleading answer, your profile gets deducted 10 points.

Save points and exchange them into gift cards (Amazon/Walmart/iCard) once you reach 50,000 points.

BONUS Resource: Online Research Jobs Posted on Job Boards

Sites such as FlexJobs, Indeed, LinkedIn, and other job sites list plenty of online research jobs.

Use keywords such as:

“internet research jobs,”
“online researcher,”
“work at home research jobs,”
“web researcher,”
“remote research assistant”
“virtual researcher”
and other similar keywords to find online research jobs.

The benefit of going this route is that these opportunities are usually full-time or part-time work paid on an hourly basis. Instead of just minimal earnings from get-paid-to sites.

Make extra money while you research

We’re big believers here at optimizing your earnings while you spend time online.

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They pay you to use their search engine and the results are provided by Google.

It’s a great way to pull in a little extra cash while researching without changing any of your online habits.

Start Your Own Online Research Business

What if you want to strike out on your own because you don’t want to give up a portion of your earnings to a third party site?

Although it is more challenging, you can start your own Internet research business.

For example, Carol Tice offers her own freelance writing research and expertise through The Freelance Writers Den as well as private mentoring and coaching.

Todd Tresidder offers personal finance and investment coaching via his website FinancialMentor.

In both of these cases, Internet researchers who could have continued to sell their services through third-party sites decided to start their own businesses- and reap all the profits (and risks) as a result.

Getting new clients will probably be the trickiest part of starting your own Internet research business.

You will need to create a professional-looking website and business cards.

You will also need to network heavily.

Google Ads and Facebook ads may spark initial interest but in this line of work, a personal approach works best.

Consider joining your local chamber of commerce or civic association and marketing your services to local businesses.

Attend some professional happy hours in your chosen area(s) of expertise. Cold calling may also succeed if you’re comfortable speaking on the phone to business owners who could use your services.

You simply can’t be shy about tooting your own horn in this line of work- and putting an actual face on your business.

If you still find yourself stuck, The Association of Internet Researchers offers plenty of useful advice and networking opportunities for would-be Internet researchers. The AoIR also organizes several yearly conferences that enable you to hone your skills and make vital contacts.

For example, you could benefit by partnering with other AoIR members, gaining their client lists, and expanding your business offerings through them.

An Online Research Job is What You Make of It

You know that saying “you only get out what you put in”? This is certainly true of online research as a career and eventually as a business.

The more expertise and experience you accumulate, the more money you will make as an Internet researcher.

The more you market your services, the more clients you will gain.

If you are satisfied with just making a few bucks by answering Yahoo! Answers questions, then that’s exactly where your online research business will remain even after several years.

On the other hand, if you like helping people and are willing to learn, grow, and sometimes even take a few hits to your self-esteem, then this line of work could eventually become your calling.

You may also want to consider looking into getting paid to answer questions online. It’s a very similar field, but with more opportunities and higher pay rates. Although, you do need a little more specialized knowledge to get the big bucks.

On the other hand, if you have a legal background and like hands-on, up-close-and-personal research, being a court researcher may be more up your alley.

33 Places to Find Customer Service Jobs From Home

Written By:Steve Wrzeszczynski

Last Updated:January 22, 2024

More and more companies are hiring for customer service jobs from home than ever before.

Huge businesses have traditionally outsourced their customer service needs to call centers in foreign cities that have skilled yet inexpensive labor.

However, the explosion of internet speed at home and communication apps has made hiring freelancers who work from home much more feasible.

If you want to work from home and you think a customer service job fits your experience and skills, there’s no better time to start looking for one.

In this article, we’ll guide you through all you need to know to get a customer service job from home: what you’ll need to have, what positions you can usually apply for, how much they typically pay, and a list of companies that currently have customer service job openings available.

Requirements for Remote Customer Service Jobs

While each company has its own specific job requirements, there are some things you’ll need to do customer service jobs from home.

Quiet workspace/office
High-quality laptop
High-speed internet connection
Noise-reducing VoIP headset with microphone
Up-to-date operating system on your computer
Ability to download and use specified software

Aside from equipment, you’ll need to have the soft skills to be successful in your customer service job.

Clear verbal and written communication skills
Active listening skills
Patience and self-restraint
Positive attitude
Composure
Assertiveness
Conflict resolution
Empathy and compassion
Emotional stability
Taking responsibility

Educational requirements may vary as well, depending on the position and the specific company you apply for. At the very least, companies will look for a high school diploma or GED.

Types of Customer Service Jobs You Can Do From Home

Work-at-home customer service jobs can be full-time or part-time, and many companies offer flexible scheduling, including days, nights, and weekends.

Taking in calls from customer service hotlines and answering their queries is usually what comes to mind when one says “customer service job.”

But this is not the only position available out there. Here are some more positions that you can think about applying for.

1. Call center agent

Physical call centers are still very much around, but it’s becoming more commonplace to have agents at home handling phone calls in the comfort of their own homes.

You can either receive inbound calls to handle customer service or sales queries, or make outbound calls to ask survey questions, or collect debts for a credit card or loan company.

How much can you earn? $10 to $17 per hour; $13 most common

2. Online live chat agent

Live chat agents mostly do the same tasks as call center agents but deal with customers and clients over chat apps instead of over the phone.

This type of customer service job is perfect for those who want to work from home but don’t want to or can’t deal with customers over the phone.

How much can you earn? $8 to $15 per hour; $11 most common

3. Email agent

Another position you can apply for is an email agent. The work is again similar to those of call center and live-chat agents in that they provide assistance to customers but via a different channel; in this case, email.

The difference between an email agent and call center or live chat agents is that email interactions aren’t usually real-time (unless of course, a particular customer happens to be online at the same time you are).

This gives you enough time to compose your replies and give a more detailed, in-depth answer to an inquiry. The flip side is that if you do make a mistake, the documentation is easier to obtain and lasts forever.

How much can you earn? $10 to $16 per hour; $13 most common

4. Travel agent

You might think travel agents are extinct.

They still exist, but mostly to cater to corporate clients, VIPs, or large groups.

Travel agents require some experience as well as additional certification in certain software, as travel agents use proprietary software to arrange these trips.

How much can you earn? $13 to $40 per hour; $28 most common

5. Technical support agent

Tech support agents combine their customer service skills with specialized technical and computer skills.

Most companies will train their employees to provide support for their specific products, but they will expect you to already have advanced computer skills.

You would also need to have excellent communication skills for this job because this usually involves providing instructions to customers who are less computer-savvy than you are.

How much can you earn? $13 to $30 per hour; $23 most common

33 Companies Hiring for Customer Service Jobs from Home

So, what companies can you sign up with to learn more about and become a work-at-home customer service rep? Read on.

1. FlexJobs

I highly recommend starting your job search at FlexJobs.

Potential employers that list jobs here are checked to make sure they’re all legitimate companies offering actual jobs.

This means that any opportunity you find in FlexJobs is definitely not a scam.

Click here to go over the customer service job openings available today!

2. Amazon

Retail giant Amazon hires people directly and offers remote job opportunities (both full-time and part-time). What’s great about Amazon is that work-at-home employees also receive a 401(k) plan, health insurance, paid time off, and other benefits.

Amazon’s work-from-home jobs aren’t just geared at customer service.

There’s also HR, engineering, game development, retail, and finance positions, among others. The catch, though, is that most entry-level positions are paid only $10 per hour.

3. OneSupport

If you’re handy with computers and other IT items and/or have IT support experience, this company may be for you.

OneSupport offers full-time work-at-home IT technical support jobs that pay $12 per hour base pay; there are opportunities to earn $1 raises as you gain seniority.

The company offers plenty of benefits to its employees including health, dental and vision insurance, vacation time, and holiday pay.

You may also earn commissions based on product upselling.

The main disadvantage with OneSupport is that they only offer work-from-home positions to residents of 20 states; check first if you live in one of these states before you apply.

4. Apple

Yes, you too can work for Apple- and all from the comfort of your own home.

At Applecare, you can become an At Home Advisor (i.e., Customer Service and Support) and help customers with their iPhones, iPads, iMacs, and other iThings.

The company hires its at-home workers as employees and requires 20-hour workweeks via 6-hour shifts. Occasional weekend time may be required.

The pay at Apple seems better than at most other at-home companies; pay scales range from $11-$16/hour.

You also get some great employee benefits including health insurance, 401(k), plus an iMac (for business use only).

Apple’s at-home jobs are listed as city and state-specific and not all cities and states are represented.

However, from what I’ve heard, if you at least live in the same state as the job is offered, even if you live in a different city, you should apply anyway.

5. TTEC

Anyone 17 years old and up with a high school diploma or GED can apply as a call center agent with TeleTech.

Managerial positions would require a degree and experience in the industry.

You’ll need to supply your own hardware, such as a PC, VOIP headset, and internet connection.

Pay ranges from $10 to $15 per hour, depending on the position.

If you’re a second language-speaking agent, expect a higher rate. Because TTEC@Home’s call center agents are employees (not independent contractors), they also receive a 401(k), health and dental plans, paid holidays, and other benefits.

6. Alorica

Alorica offers work-at-home customer service jobs and pays $10-$12/hour.

A good amount of the work involves making collections calls, which is great if you don’t mind making people sweat- though it’s not a job I would personally favor.

Other jobs include technical support and sales calls.

What is really nice about Alorica is that it hires workers as full-time employees and offers benefits such as health, disability, and life insurance as well as 401(k) retirement plans.

Employees also have access to the company’s employee assistance program or EAP.

7. LiveOps

Arizona-based cloud call center company Liveops was founded in 2002.

Today, it offers 10 types of independent-contractor agent positions to any United States resident over the age of 18, including work-from-home Customer Service Agents.

A PC, dedicated landline phone, headset, high-speed internet, and a one-time background and credit check via a third party are needed before contract signing.

LiveOps agents earn around $15 per hour.

Some receive commissions for sales on top of basic pay, while others only earn through commissions.

Agents are responsible for creating their work schedules in blocks of 30 minutes, so the earning potential as a LiveOps agent depends largely on how much work you put in.

8. Vivint Smart Home

Vivint owns and operates a line of home security appliances.

They are regularly looking for reps around the country to receive inbound calls and help their customers troubleshoot their home security systems over the phone.

Their base rate is listed at $13 per hour plus performance bonuses.

Due to the nature of the work, Vivint requires that you are able to pass a background check. Perks include health insurance, 401(k)s, and paid time off.

9. NexRep

Similar to LiveOps, NexRep is a middleman that connects big companies with work-from-home virtual receptionists, tech support, virtual sales consultants, beauty consultants, and general customer service representatives.

As such, positions available at any given time depend largely on the needs of NexRep’s clients.

Agents can earn somewhere from $15 to $25 hourly, depending on the company they work for and the position they perform.

Inbound call agents earn 100% from commissions without caps.

Outbound call agents earn $10 per hour plus commissions.

NexRep prefers people with at least two years of call center experience, or a college degree, but also accepts applicants with basic computer skills and those who pass the job interview.

The best thing about NexRep is the company gives agents the freedom to set their own schedules.

10. The Hartford

The Hartford is looking for customer support agents to help handle inbound calls ranging from questions about policies to assisting customers in auto accidents.

No experience required.

Click on the “Find Jobs” button and search for “Customer Service Relationship Specialist” to see all the open positions.

These are 100% customer service jobs from home and you will be working remotely.

While the salary isn’t listed, the following benefits are:

Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance – EFFECTIVE ON DAY ONE!
19 days of paid time off in your first full year
Tuition reimbursement
Paid volunteer opportunities
Employee recognition
Wellness program

These benefits make this company one of the most enticing ones to work for on this list.

You are also given the chance to further your career through The Hartford’s career leadership development program.

11. Aspire Lifestyles

Aspire Lifestyles offers the most comprehensive suite of technology-based, custom concierge, personal assistance services, and loyalty solutions in the industry.

They periodically offer remote travel agent jobs and remote help desk support jobs. There are currently none of these positions open, but check back on their Careers page to see if any positions are open.

12. Humana

Humana is a health insurance company providing various healthcare solutions and innovations.

Aside from customer service jobs, Humana also offers work-from-home clinical, technical support, cyber security, information management, data analysis, sales, marketing, financial, legal, and even corporate strategy positions.

The exact salary varies depending on your experience and the particular job position. You’ll also get a number of benefits such as healthcare, overtime, paid time off, and opportunities for growth, including cross-training for other skills.

13. Transcom

Aside from operating numerous call centers globally, Transcom also offers customer care, sales, technical support, and credit management jobs to remote workers in the US and Canada.

They offer health insurance, 401(k) investment opportunities, as well as advancement opportunities, which may not be available in other companies.

14. Sutherland

Sutherland is a global business process outsourcing company that provides customer service, back-office, and technology-enhanced solutions to companies all over the world.

They frequently have openings for work-from-home customer service jobs, which provide benefits such as paid training, health insurance, paid time off, and flexible schedules.

15. Working Solutions

Working Solutions is a business process outsourcing company providing customer service, sales, and business support through their network of independent contractors.

As an independent contractor, you’re not eligible for the usual employee benefits, such as paid time off or health insurance. However, the perks are that you can schedule your own hours and work whenever is convenient for you.

The average agent pay is $15 but can go up or down depending on the program and your experience.

16. VIPdesk

VIPdesk delivers back-office, customer service, and custom solutions to various brands and companies in different industries.

They pride themselves on offering competitive pay, flexible work schedules, and benefits such as paid time off, holiday pay, and health and life insurance.

17. Aston Carter

Aston Carter is a recruiting and staffing agency covering four continents providing financial, clerical, healthcare, and customer service careers to various clients.

Salary per hour varies depending on the position and your experience.

Check out their job search page for remote positions, and if nothing appeals to you, you can sign up to get job alerts from them so you know about new positions that might fit your skills better.

18. Asurion

Asurion is a technology solutions company aiming to improve their customers’ lives by helping them connect and protect their technology.

Aside from remote customer service jobs, Asurion has openings for work-from-home technical support and supply chain jobs.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and programs for physical and emotional wellbeing for all their employees.

19. Pink Callers

Small field business owners may not have the capability to implement an efficient customer service and appointment scheduling system, and this is where Pink Callers comes in.

This company connects small business owners with virtual Customer Service Rockstars that receive business calls, organize and schedule appointments and work orders, maintain a business’s customer database, and many more.

Pay starts at $11 per hour and can move up to $13 to $15 per hour.

20. Allstate

Allstate offers several different types of insurance products for individuals.

They continually offer remote customer resolution associate jobs to handle customer questions and problems immediately, investigate complaints, and escalate more complex issues.

21. Remote.co

Remote.co helps businesses who work with virtual teams to connect with remote employees. There are plenty of remote customer service jobs listed on their job board. Salary varies depending on the company.

22. GovAssist

Contrary to the name, GovAssist is NOT a government agency, nor is it affiliated with any government agencies or departments.

GovAssist is a consultancy company that helps foreigners get documents to stay in the US, whether it’s a temporary stay or a long-term one.

They continually have openings for customer service jobs from home whose duty is to be the “face” of the company; be an empathetic voice on the phone and connect them to the right consultant or lawyer that can help them with their specific query.

23. Omni Interactions

Omni Interactions connect Gig Brand Ambassadors (GBAs) to clients in need of customer service agents to represent them via email, phone, text, chat, or social media.

Make sure you fulfill all the computer and equipment requirements before you submit your application.

24. Support.com

Other companies only recently embraced the work-from-home option, but Support.com has been 100% work-from-home employer for 20+ years.

Support.com offers part-time and full-time positions. Note that they don’t have contractor positions though.

If you are accepted for the job, you receive insurance (life, medical and dental), paid vacation, floating holidays, and bonus opportunities (for referrals or performance-based).

25. Hilton

The world of hospitality has so many career opportunities across different professions, but if you’re interested customer service jobs from home, check out Hilton’s WFH options.

What I like about Hilton’s work-from-home roles is that they offer the same benefits as corporate and hotel-based employees.

WFH employees receive Hilton’s 401k retirement plan, paid time off, leadership opportunities, insurance (medical, dental, vision), and Exclusive Team Member Travel Discount Program.

26. KellyConnect

KellyConnect has intermediate to supervisory positions in the support/customer service and sales departments.

Many of the roles are office-based, but KellyConnect offers fully remote options if you prefer it. Plus medical and dental benefits, too!

27. Arise

Arise is always offering remote customer service jobs.

Arise accepts experienced and entry-level employees. They connect their in-house support with reputable clients, enabling employees to work from the comfort of their homes.

Entry-level virtual customer service professionals at Arise earn up to $16 per hour.

28. Groupon

Groupon has flexible hybrid and remote opportunities.

The company offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, mental health and wellness benefits, as well as competitive compensation policies, savings plans with company matching, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Groupon gets creative with its employee benefits, from their Groupon “Bucks” and exclusive in-app discounts, to digital detox days and discounted fitness partnerships.

29. BCD Travel

Whether you’re from Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America or North America, you can become a travel agent at BCD Travel.

Visit the BCD Travel supports the nomad lifestyle, so if you want to explore the world, you can do so while working at this company. Yes, you’ll remain on your home country’s payroll and continue tax contributions, but you’d still get a stable paycheck.

Make sure to search for “remote” when sorting through the job listings.

30. ModSquad

ModSquad is always open for talented customer support, content moderation, community management, or social media expert to join the squad.

The best thing about ModSquad? You can pick your own projects, set your own schedules, and work with amazing companies — all in the comfort of your own homes.

31. Enterprise Holdings (Enterprise Rent-A-Car)

Enterprise Holdings, the company behind the famous Enterprise Rent-A-Car, has its in-house customer support for its clients.

While there are office-based jobs available at this company, you can work remotely for Enterprise Holdings if you’re interested in joining the customer service team.

If you get accepted to the WFH team, you’ll receive paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, discounts on vehicle rental rates (even for your family and friends), as well as 401k, profit sharing and Flexible Spending Accounts.

32. World Travel Holdings

Here’s another CSR gig for travel agents – World Travel Holdings has been operating with work-at-home teams for a long time.

Those who are accepted into the company gets paid training, computer and equipment provided, competitive benefits, paid time off, and travel deals.

33. Support Ninja

There are always customer service representative roles available at Support Ninja.

If you’re bilingual and can speak Japanese, German, Spanish, or other languages fluently, you’re in luck and will be compensated handsomely if you join Support Ninja.

Other jobs like data analysts, finance analysts, marketing, sales and a bunch of IT roles are also available.

Apply to One of These Customer Service Jobs from Home Today!

Gone are the days when home workers are left to filter only a few legit positions from thousands of scam jobs from shady companies.

These 26 companies are just a handful of legit companies that offer work-from-home customer service jobs.

The number of available telecommute, remote, or home-based positions is increasing each year; we publish an annual list of dozens of different work-from-home jobs you can do.

So if you’re interested in extra cash or a full-time job without leaving the comforts of your home, one of these jobs may be the right fit for you!

30 Places to Find Virtual Bookkeeper Jobs

Written By:Steve Wrzeszczynski

Last Updated:January 22, 2024

Do you genuinely love numbers arranged in spreadsheets with evenly spaced cells? Do you like solving intricate puzzles? If so, you might be a good candidate for virtual bookkeeper jobs.

Virtual bookkeeping is one of those jobs that require little more than you, your computer, and a natural aptitude for making sense of numbers.

As the entrepreneurship mindset becomes more widespread and more businesses are founded, the demand for bookkeepers can only increase.

Also, thanks to existing technologies, web-based tools, cloud services, and the internet, modern businesses are opening up more telecommuting or work-from-home positions, including those for bookkeepers.

Today, you’ll learn about what a virtual bookkeeper does, where to find jobs, and what can come next for a virtual bookkeeper.

What does a virtual bookkeeper job entail?

In the traditional economy, a bookkeeper is someone with advanced computing skills and knowledge of preparing financial statements who is in charge of a business’s daily financial health.

For instance, they’re usually responsible for processing bills and employees’ salaries, as well as collecting payments on invoices. They may also be responsible for the following:

Maintaining annual budgets
Updating chart of accounts
Analyzing financial statements
Collecting receivables on time
Recording cash receipts
Issuing customer invoices
Monitoring debt level or financial standing
Maintaining petty cash fund
Conducting monthly or annual account reconciliation
Processing payroll
Maintaining annual budget
Complying with local, state and federal government laws about financial reporting or taxes
Performing various admin support tasks

Many people confuse bookkeepers with accountants. However, they are not the same.

Accountants mainly figure out taxes owed and prepare tax returns. They also consult with individuals and businesses to organize their financial records, make sure that everything is compliant with state and federal laws, and suggest ways to save money and maximize tax breaks.

Unlike a certified public accountant (CPA) who holds a finance-related 4-year degree, a master’s degree, and a license to practice, bookkeepers don’t have strict educational and certification requirements.

In fact, bookkeepers perform various accounting tasks without any problems, but they often have to submit sensitive documents to licensed accountants for approval.

This type of delegation is how huge accounting firms are able to cater to multiple clients at any given time.

Virtual bookkeepers have the same responsibilities as traditional bookkeepers, except they do their work remotely.

How much do virtual bookkeeper jobs pay?

As of May 2021, the median salary of a bookkeeper is $45,560 annually or $21.90 per hour, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, with the actual range falling between $18 to $50 per hour.

A virtual bookkeeper can work as an independent contractor for an online bookkeeping firm hired by businesses who need bookkeepers, an employee for a company needing a virtual bookkeeper, or as an independent contractor with their own clients.

As such, the salary of virtual bookkeepers depends largely on the type of employment obtained, the number of clients handled, level of educational attainment, any training and certifications gained, work experience, and specialty.

Freelance bookkeepers who have multiple clients usually charge by the hour, and they can possibly make up to $50 an hour.

Bookkeepers employed with a company earn somewhere between $35,000 and $55,000 annually.

Of course, like most online jobs, virtual bookkeepers can work on the side and earn much more.

Do note that some bookkeeping firms would require you to sign a non-compete contract, which means you can’t put up the same business or offer your services as a freelancer to other companies or individuals as long as you’re employed with that firm.

30 Places to Find Virtual Bookkeeping Jobs

If you’re interested in a new field and would love to try your luck with bookkeeping, do note that aside from basic accounting and finance-related knowledge, you have to be able to work your way through programs like QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, and Kashoo.

When it comes to bookkeeping, practice makes perfect, so before you change your career, obtain proper education, train wherever you can, and master the science of bookkeeping through practice.

Here are some websites that are hiring for virtual bookkeeping jobs:

1. FlexJobs

Home to many freelancers, FlexJobs has an entire category dedicated to home-based bookkeeping jobs.

It’s a place for seasoned virtual bookkeepers who can take on the challenge of juggling multiple clients since the FlexJobs job board lists hand-screened job leads from numerous companies.

If you’re serious about bookkeeping as a freelancer, you’d find the $15/month membership fee worth spending.

If you’re on the fence, don’t worry, since FlexJobs offers a 30-day money-back guarantee if you’re not happy with the leads you see.

Check out the latest job openings on FlexJobs here.

2. AccountingDepartment.com

Launched in 2007 as ‘Balance Your Books,’ the site has remote positions available for bookkeepers.

The tasks required of bookkeepers range from payroll processing to preparing general ledgers.

AccountingDepartment.com hires only applicants residing in the US.

Virtual bookkeepers here are full-time, W-2 employees who earn by the hour, get paid holidays, generous vacation packages, 401 (k) plans, and group medical, dental, life, vision, and accident insurance.

3. Belay Solutions

Launched in 2010, this virtual assistance company offers virtual bookkeeper jobs as part of its talent pool.

Belay is always on the lookout for US residents in 45 out of 50 states with at least 5 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience and advanced skills in QuickBooks.

Of course, since this is an at-home bookkeeping position, you’re expected to have a home office set up, a computer with a webcam, fast internet, and the latest version of QuickBooks.

You’ll also have to consent to a background and reference check during your application.

As a Belay bookkeeper, you’ll be reconciling bank statements and credit/debit cards, processing payroll, preparing 1099 forms, maintaining a chart of accounts, managing cash flow, and producing weekly, monthly, and annual balance sheets, income statements, and other financial documents.

4. Click Accounts

Click Accounts is a BPO (Business Process Outsourcer) company aimed at providing accounting and bookkeeping services.

They help other businesses by processing bill payments, calculating accounts receivables, and reconciling bank accounts.

Not much is posted about the virtual bookkeeper job, but the company is accepting resumes all year round to their email address.

5. Bookminders

This Pennsylvania-based company has been providing bookkeeping services around Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, South Jersey, and Baltimore for the last 25 years.

It is home to many part-time and full-time licensed accountants, bookkeepers, and other finance professionals.

Note that even if you want a part-time virtual bookkeeping job, you’d need to live within 45 miles of a Bookminders office, as you’d need to come in the office for training sessions, meetings, and other important events.

Their requirements are less strict than others. Candidates must have at least 2 years of bookkeeping experience. Of course, those with accounting, finance, or business-related bachelor’s degrees always have an edge.

If hired, bookkeepers can enjoy a flexible schedule, a ton of training/career development programs, and incentive-based income with the potential of an increase based on performance.

6. Intuit

Intuit offers part-time virtual bookkeeper jobs through QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping.

A QuickBooks Live bookkeeper assists customers through video conferencing, messaging, and client management portal. These tools are provided by Intuit.

Examples of tasks you’ll be asked to do include setting up their books and chart of accounts, reconciliation of bank accounts, running balance sheets, closing their books at year-end, and other general QuickBooks tasks.

To be qualified to apply, you need to have at least one of the following: an active CPA credential, an active Certified Public Bookkeeper (CPB) credential, a bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, or 3+ years of experience managing the books for a small business.

You would also need to have an active QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor certification by the time you start employment.

You must be willing to pick up a shift between 5AM to 5PM PST, Monday to Friday, and work 20+ hours a week.

7. Two Roads

Two Roads is regularly seeking workers to fill virtual bookkeeper jobs.

You will work fully remotely and will be expected to be available to be contacted Monday to Friday, from 9AM to 5PM EST.

They are seeking self-starters who do not need to be micromanaged. This is one of the more flexible jobs posted on this list where your passion as a virtual bookkeeper can really shine.

8. Fusion CPA

Fusion CPA is an Atlanta-based company that is constantly looking for people to fill various finance- and tax-related positions.

Virtual bookkeeper jobs that open from time to time include Outsourced Controller and QuickBooks Online Pro-Adviser Bookkeeper.

If your desired position isn’t listed, click on “Apply For Another Position” and fill out the form with your information.

9. FINSYNC

FINSYNC is an all-in-one payments platform combining software and services that helps businesses get their finances in order, centralize control of cash flow, and get in touch with the right financial professional at the right time.

FINSYNC currently has openings for virtual bookkeeper jobs for independent contractors to help businesses with such tasks as historical cleanup, invoicing, bill payments, maintaining a chart of accounts, and other simple bookkeeping jobs.

They need someone with more than 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience and proficiency in accounting software, such as FINSYNC’s solutions, QuickBooks, Xero, etc.

10. Robert Half

This specialized staffing firm got its start in 1948 and has now grown to offer its services to businesses worldwide.

They’re currently looking for remote bookkeepers for a few different companies, with pay ranging from $18 to $24 per hour.

11. 1-800Accountant

1-800Accountant is a full-service virtual accounting firm that helps businesses with their tax, bookkeeping, and accounting needs.

They periodically look for remote bookkeepers to help clients maintain accurate ledgers, prepare quarterly and yearly closing reports, reconcile bank and credit card accounts, and other bookkeeping tasks to maintain a business’s financial health.

You’d need to have a minimum of 5 years of experience in bookkeeping and knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Gusto, Xero, and others.

A minimum of 30 hours a week is required, with more hours during tax season.

12. Empowered Profit

This company organizes businesses’ finances so business owners can feel empowered instead of worried about how much or how little they’re making.

Empowered Profit is continually hiring virtual bookkeepers to be online financial managers who perform basic bookkeeping tasks as well as maintain good client relationships and client satisfaction through excellent customer service.

Applicants must have above-average knowledge of QuickBooks Online as well as 2+ years of bookkeeping experience, with bonus points for payroll experience.

13. Ledger Gurus

Ledger Gurus is an accounting firm specializing in eCommerce businesses, especially those selling through Amazon and Shopify.

They currently have openings for remote bookkeepers who are residents of Idaho, Wyoming, Florida, Arizona, Utah, or Kansas.

14. Supporting Strategies

Supporting Strategies has been providing outsourced back-office support services, including bookkeeping, to various businesses worldwide.

They’re currently offering virtual remote part-time bookkeeper positions to independent contractors who have at least 5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience

You can earn between $29 to $31 per hour, depending on your education, certifications, licenses, and experience.

15. Integra Global Solutions

Integra Global Solutions prides itself on providing world-class technology and software solutions to help its clients focus on what they do best.

They continually offer full-time positions for remote bookkeepers who have graduated from college, have at least one year of experience in bookkeeping, and have an excellent grasp of QuickBooks or other accounting software.

16. Creative Financial Staffing

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) helps big and small companies find professionals in accounting, finance, and IT to work with.

There are plenty of remote bookkeeper positions currently listed on their site, which you can skim on their job search page.

17. Accountingfly

Accountingfly is a job search hub, similar to FlexJobs or Indeed, but specializing in remote and cloud accounting jobs. It connects freelance accountants, bookkeepers, and tax preparers, as well as those looking for more steady employment with employers that they’ve vetted.

18. Accountingprose

Accountingprose is a small business bookkeeping and payroll service provider mostly to companies in the health and wellness, professional services, and technology industries.

They are always on the lookout for virtual bookkeepers who have more than 3 years of experience, can work with as many as 15 to 25 clients a month, and have a working knowledge of accounting software, preferably Xero.

19. inDinero

inDinero provides virtual bookkeepers and accountants to small businesses to help them save money and streamline their business processes.

They periodically have openings for virtual bookkeepers, so check back on their Careers page from time to time.

20. Backyard Bookkeeper

Backyard Bookkeeper offers bookkeeping and payroll services to various businesses. They take pride in their bookkeepers’ financial knowledge and skills.

They are periodically looking for virtual bookkeepers but are only considering Utah, South Carolina, or Georgia residents.

21. Blue Fox

Blue Fox offers bookkeeping, accounting, and tax preparation services for nonprofits and social enterprises.

They’re currently hiring virtual bookkeepers who can work full-time and are knowledgeable about QuickBooks Online and Bill.com.

22. Beech Valley Solutions

Beech Valley is a staffing firm that prides itself on providing only the top accountants, financial experts, and IT risk professionals to all kinds of businesses.

They’re constantly looking for bookkeepers with at least 5 years of hands-on experience and proficiency in QuickBooks and Xero.

23. iHireAccounting

iHireAccounting is a job board focused on the accounting sector, offering both entry-level and senior-level positions to accountants, bookkeepers, payroll specialists, tax specialists, and other financial jobs.

Search for keywords like “virtual bookkeeper” or “remote bookkeeper” to get a list of bookkeeping jobs you can do from anywhere.

24. FlexProfessionals

FlexProfessionals is a woman-owned business that matches businesses with professionals that are looking for meaningful part-time or flexible work. This is a great option if you can’t work full-time for whatever reason.

25. Reconciled

Reconciled is an online bookkeeping and accounting service provider with a 100% remote workforce.

They’re currently hiring online bookkeepers, aka cloud accounting specialists for both full-time and part-time positions.

26. SmartBooks

SmartBooks offers online bookkeeping services and often has positions for full-time, remote bookkeepers.

The SmartBooks team is completely remote, so you have more flexibility with your schedules.

As virtual bookkeepers, you are compensated with a monthly stipend for home office supplies and connectivity, as well as 401k with a company match, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life and disability) and ample PTO.

27. Bookkeeper360

Bookkeeper360 provides cloud-based accounting services.

If you’re looking for virtual bookkeeper jobs, this company is a good option, since there are positions for entry-level staff accountants, senior accountants, and even accounting managers – all with remote option.

What’s great about Bookkeeper360 is that they offer unlimited PTO, paid family leave, company-matched 401k, and insurance (medical, dental, and vision benefits). They also offer career advancement and work equipment.

28. LHH Recruitment Solutions (formerly Accounting Principals)

Accounting Principals merged with its fully integrated worldwide HR solutions hub, LHH Recruitment Solutions.

If you’re looking for virtual jobs in accounting and finance, go to the job search and enter “remote bookkeeping” to check for availability.

29. Cloud Friday Accounting

Make sure to bookmark Cloud Friday Accounting, which regularly opens remote accounting positions.

30. Good Accountants

GoodAccountants.com isn’t a company like other companies on this list. However, if you’re on a search for virtual bookkeeper jobs, register for this site since they connect businesses with accounting and bookkeeping professionals.

Pros and Cons of Home-Based Bookkeeper Jobs

PRO:

One of the best things about being a bookkeeper is that you don’t need to have a CPA to be one.

There have been office assistants who have earned their way into a full-blown bookkeeping career because they’ve developed real-world accounting skills.

CON:

Unfortunately, you can’t become a virtual bookkeeper on a whim.

This is the type of online job that requires a very specific set of skills, which includes advanced knowledge of the finance world and business transactions, computer skills, excellent communication, and the ability to connect with clients.

PRO:

Unlike an office-based bookkeeping job, a virtual bookkeeper job gives you the freedom to work whenever and wherever you prefer.

You’ll be in control of the clients you manage and work-related logistics such as your work hours and schedule.

CON:

Of course, having this much flexibility means that you’re going to work harder than traditional bookkeepers, especially if you decide to go the freelance route and seek clients on your own.

It’s not going to be easy to land an account if you’re new to this field, but once you’re in, you’ll be reaping the benefits in no time.

PRO:

The best things about virtual bookkeeping jobs are the income potential and positive job outlook.

Even if you work freelance, business owners will value the work you do because handling finances and accounting are highly sensitive and they would pay premium rates for your skills and loyalty.

Bookkeepers are always in demand (even after tax season), so you won’t have to worry about downtimes.

How to Start Your Own Virtual Bookkeeping Company

If you’re not interested in working for a bookkeeping firm, you can always start your own bookkeeping business from the comfort of your own home.

You’ll need a bit of capital here, but about $2,000 is still low when compared to traditional business startup costs.

This amount will mostly cover licenses to online bookkeeping tools like QuickBooks Online and Xero, as well as training (if you’re transitioning from office-based bookkeeping to a remote position).

Note that the $2k capital I stated only includes you as the main bookkeeper who would offer services to clients, so you’re practically investing in your own skills.

However, once you decide to build a bookkeeping firm and hire other accounting professionals, you’d need to allot salary and benefits, licenses to bookkeeping tools, and training packages.

Whether you’re offering bookkeeping services on your own or managing a team of bookkeepers, the biggest chunk of expense you’d be facing is ongoing training.

Just like any professional service, learning in the finance industry should be continuous to keep up with technology, new laws, and other fluctuating elements that affect your bookkeeping business.

To succeed in this line of work, you’d need to study how to compete in the ever-changing, globalized economy.

This means you would have to maintain deadlines, follow strict guidelines, and deliver work as smoothly as possible.

It’s important that you establish clear terms with your clients, which would help them manage their expectations.

Virtual Bookkeeper Jobs Outlook

As I said earlier, the outlook for virtual bookkeeping jobs continues to be optimistic as the need continues.

Ecommerce sites, modern businesses, and traditional companies that are embracing online technologies benefit financially from hiring bookkeepers remotely.

Whichever route you take in online bookkeeping, you have to agree that it’s a lucrative time for CPAs, any virtual bookkeeper, and other finance professionals.

Home-based jobs like virtual bookkeeping and work-from-home accounting jobs provide you with more time to balance life with work.

Your client base will also expand quite massively since conducting business online means your bookkeeping service can be sought by any entrepreneur or company no matter which part of the world they come from.

25 Different Medical Transcription Jobs From Home

Written By:Steve Wrzeszczynski

Last Updated:January 22, 2024

Are you known for being a fast and accurate typist? Do you have some medical knowledge? Does working from home sound appealing to you? If you answered yes to all of these, then medical transcription jobs from home could be the perfect fit for you.

Luckily for you, medical transcriptionist jobs give you the perfect balance of a job from home and a stable career.

Add to this the flexibility being a medical transcriptionist provides, and you’ve got yourself the perfect job.

Becoming a medical transcriptionist doesn’t, however, happen overnight.

The job needs previous experience, or for you to complete a particular certification program.

Don’t worry, though:

It’s definitely not as complicated as it sounds. In fact, it’s quite simple.

Here’s your guide on how to land a medical transcription job from home!

What do medical transcriptionists do?

Before you learn how to become a medical transcriptionist from home, you need to know exactly what the job entails.

To make it simple for you:

Medical transcription is the process of creating reports and written documents from medical professionals’ audio files and recordings.

Create several reports that go into the patient’s medical records.
Use dictated recordings to transcribe them.
Edit these reports for grammatical errors.
Ensure the usage of the correct medical terminology, procedures, and treatments.

Now that you know what you’ll do as a medical transcriptionist, you need to be aware of the steps it takes to become a medical transcriptionist from home.

How to Start Applying for Medical Transcription Jobs

There are a few steps you need to take in order to land a medical transcription job.

These include:

1. Enhance Your Medical Background

Since medical transcription jobs from home focus specifically on the medical field and the dictation of medical professionals, this means that you need a strong medical background.

To be successful, you will need the following:

A good grasp of medical terminology
General knowledge of medical legalities
A good understanding of anatomy

In this case, you will need to ensure getting certified before applying for jobs.

If you’ve worked in a medical facility before or have prior medical experience, then you won’t need to worry about this.

Medical transcription training gives you a solid foundation of the vocabulary that will be used, a general understanding of the human body, and many subjects that you will find yourself encountering during transcribing.

2. Meet the Requirements

Once you’ve put together the medical requirements (see below), you will need to ensure that you have the right general skills to be a transcriptionist, such as typing speed, accuracy, active listening, and the right equipment, including hardware and software.

3. Apply, Apply, Apply.

Start applying for medical transcription jobs from home!

It’s that simple.

Do you have to have a degree to be a medical transcriptionist?

A lot of you are probably wondering what the requirements are to work as a medical transcriptionist.

You will most definitely need a certificate, diploma, or associate’s degree. When it comes to degree-level certificates, all you need is either a high-school diploma or a GED. A university degree is not mandatory.

Certified Medical Transcription Training Program

This is mandatory for anyone who’s trying to become a medical transcriptionist. These programs usually take anywhere from 6 to 24 months. This is to ensure that you’re familiar with the following:

Medical terminology
Medical reporting
Medical transcription skills
English composition
Medicolegal issues
Syntax (i.e., spelling, grammar, and punctuation)

Not only is this mandatory, but it will also be very hard for you to find a medical transcription job, even an entry-level one, that doesn’t require a medical background.

Career Step’s Medical Transcription Editor training program takes around 4 months of full-time study and provides you with all of the information you could possibly need.

There are two types of certifications available:

RMT = Registered medical transcriptionist
CMT = Certified medical transcriptionist (You will have to retest for this every 3 years)

Years ago, you would have needed a special machine to play the cassettes and be able to transcribe.

Luckily, everything can be done digitally now.

You will only need:

A word processing software (Microsoft Word works great)
Transcription software (different companies may require different software but Express Scribe is one of the most popular)
Audio playback software (in case of transcription software glitches)
Quality headset
A foot pedal that enables you to control playback with your feet
A medical dictionary for any medical terms you don’t understand

How much money can you make as a medical transcriptionist?

The starting salary for remote medical transcriptionists is around $24 per hour on average.

According to Salary.com, the average annual salary of a medical transcriptionist is around $49k, with the top earners making over $55k per year.

Note that medical transcription jobs from home differ widely and that you’re more likely to get paid based on production. This means that the more you work, the more chances you have of making more money.

The pay structure may also vary depending on where you’re based. Some states pay more than others, and this is also true for workers from different countries.

How you’re paid can also affect your pay; getting paid per audio hour means working faster and taking on more jobs per day can help increase your earnings.

However, the more common way to get paid in medical transcription is per line. The faster you work, and the more work you accept per day, the more you’re paid.

Is there still a demand for medical transcriptionists?

It is no secret that technology has taken over most industries and is slowly transforming the transcription industry as well.

The number of speech-to-text software has increased in the past few years but that doesn’t mean that medical transcription jobs aren’t in demand anymore.

Despite the fact that the software turns the recorded dictation into text, just like you would do, a human element is still very much needed.

Speech-to-text software is still not perfect, especially for different accents and difficult words. Even if the company uses speech-to-text software to automate transcripts, you will still be needed to edit the resulting transcript, as there will likely be misspellings, wrong words, and wrong grammar.

25 Places to Apply for Medical Transcription Jobs from Home

Hopefully, after all the preparation, you’re now ready to check out medical transcription job listings. Here are some of the best websites to check.

1. FlexJobs

Before digging into the rest of the items on this list, I highly recommend starting with FlexJobs.

They constantly scour the Internet for the most up-to-date job postings and find the latest companies currently hiring.

With all the opportunities listed, your job search may not even go further.

Go ahead and browse all the listings for medical transcription jobs available here.

2. AQuity Solutions

AQuity Solutions provides various clinical documentation services, including medical transcription, coding, virtual scribing, and medico-legal documentation.

Currently, there is an opening for a virtual pathology transcriptionist, but it’s worth bookmarking the page and checking back for more opportunities.

3. Pacific Transcription

Pacific Transcription is another company that is constantly hiring typing contractors, including medical transcriptionists.

You would need to have at least three years of experience in medical transcription.

4. Absolute Transcription

This Oklahoma-based medical transcription company prides itself on providing superior medical transcription services to many different branches of medicine.

They vet their transcriptionists carefully, requiring 3 years of clinical experience and in-depth knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.

5. Acusis

Acusis provides clinical documentation solutions to hospitals, large clinics, and physician practices.

They’re currently offering remote medical coding as well as medical transcription jobs.

You’d need at least three years of experience in medical transcription and the ability to transcribe from low-quality audio as well as from speakers for whom English is a second language.

6. Cornerstone Medical Transcription

Cornerstone Medical Transcription provides professional medical transcription services, as well as medicolegal, law enforcement, and general transcription.

To apply for a medical transcription job, fill out the online form on their Careers page and attach your updated résumé.

7. Med-Scribe Transcription Solutions

Founded in 1992, Med-Scribe aims to produce high-quality medical transcriptions with a quick turnaround time.

They are offering medical transcription jobs for part-time employment. That means if you pass their application process, they’ll pay for your social security, Medicare, unemployment, and worker’s comp.

Shift schedules are assigned, so your work hours and workdays are set.

This one isn’t for beginners; they only consider US-based applicants who have experience in either ChartNet or M*Modal Fluency transcription platforms.

8. Fast Chart

Fast Chart is a medical transcription company that delivers outsourced clinical documentation and editing services to hospitals, clinics, and physicians.

To apply as a medical transcriber, you’ll need to demonstrate a high level of medical knowledge by getting high marks on their medical language and terminology examination.

Fast Chart allows you to set your own schedule and work when you can. Not only that, they offer competitive rates and pay a premium for holiday and weekend work.

Bear in mind, though, that if you end up working with them, you’ll be considered an independent contractor, and so this job does not include any benefits.

9. EHR Medical Transcription Services

If you’re looking for a fast, reliable, trusted medical transcription service, EHR is proud to provide that service. With their triple-proofing system, transcripts come back with high accuracy.

They’re looking for medical transcriptionists to join their team with at least experience in general transcription. Fill out the form on their Career Opportunities page to submit your application.

10. Perfect Transcription

Perfect Transcription is a physician-owned, physician-managed medical transcription service providing accurate transcripts that can be customized to the clients’ specific requirements.

They require three years prior experience in medical transcription. To apply, either fill out their contact form or email your résumé in MS Word format to recruiting[at]perfecttranscription[dot]com.

11. Transcription For Everyone

Transcription For Everyone provides various transcription services, including legal, Torah, and medical transcription.

To apply for a medical transcription job from home, fill out their contact form with your contact information, your CV, and cover letter.

12. World Wide Dictation

World Wide Dictation is a family-owned business that was one of the first companies to offer digital dictation and medical transcription services over the internet.

You can apply to work for this company as an independent contractor by filling out the form. Under “Opportunity Interested In” select “Medical Transcriptionist.”

13. SoftScript

SoftScript provides medical transcription services, speech recognition, and provider documentation to hospitals,

They also hire remote scribe assistants to help in charting and billing so physicians can fit more appointments and patients in their workday.

If you want to apply on their careers page, you’ll need to have at least three years of experience and have undergone training from an accredited institution.

14. Transcription HUB

Transcription HUB is another all-around transcription company that provides many different kinds of transcription services for various industries.

Register on their site as a remote transcriber to be evaluated and rated. Then, you can access their listings and you can start doing medical transcription jobs from home.

15. Athreon

Athreon provides speech-to-text solutions to various industries using a combination of AI transcription technology and expert human transcriptionists to produce transcripts that are industry-standard levels.

To be qualified to work medical transcription jobs with them, you’ll have to show proof of completion of a formal training program or 2 years of professional experience as an equivalent.

16. Precision Transcription

Precision Transcription delivers affordable, high-quality dictation and transcription solutions, specifically for the legal and medical industries.

They’re currently looking for medical transcriptionists with at least two years of acute care experience and at least one year of recent on-the-job experience in Medical Transcription.

To apply, fill out their online form and wait to be contacted.

17. iMedX

Founded in 2002, the Atlanta, Georgia-based company has been providing integrated medical document management and health information solutions for healthcare professionals and organizations around the world.

iMedX is always looking for Medical Coding Specialists, usually with a specialization such as radiology or outpatient ancillary. All posi

If you are hired, iMedX offers benefits, paid time off, and education reimbursements.

Requirements would vary on specific job roles, but completion of a formal coding program and experience in medical transcription is a must.

18. ubiqus

Ubiqus is constantly on the lookout for medical transcriptionists, as well as writers, translators, interpreters, and account managers for the medical field, as well as other sectors such as finance, legal, media, luxury, and lifestyle.

The positions are remote, and you’ll have the flexibility to set your own work schedule.

19. Enright

Enright Sten-Tel provides transcription services in the legal, healthcare and insurance industries.

The company is currently recruiting quality, experienced transcriptionists to join their team.

Just fill out the form here to apply.

20. TransDyne

TransDyne is currently looking for experienced medical transcriptionists to join their team.

The company has positions available in both their production and quality control departments.

If you have 2 + years of experience in general medical record transcription within a hospital or medical records department, or a multi-specialty clinic, send them an email at (info@transdyne.com) to arrange a personal interview.

TransDyne offers above-average salary packages, paid holidays/vacation, health benefits, and advancement opportunities.

21. Same Day Transcriptions

If you are an experienced transcriptionist, located in the United States, and you possesses a strong work ethic, Same Day Transcriptions has a space for you.

The company is specifically looking for professional transcriptionists with experience with interview transcription, especially in the areas of research and in healthcare sciences.

Note that positions for hiring medical transcriptionists close from time to time, but they are always hiring remote employees for general transcription.

22. Lanier Healthcare Canada

Lanier Healthcare Canada (LHCC) works with hospitals, physician clinics, and law firms, police departments and other organizations in simplifying their work flows and processes.

With the goal of combining the best transcriptionists with the best technology available today, Lanier is continuously on the hunt for dedicated qualified transcriptionists to add to their existing team and help support their Canadian customers.

Applicants need to have at least 3 years of recent experience transcribing/editing all acute care hospital work types, and be able to commit 500 minutes per week.

23. GMR Transcription

GMR Transcription provides specialized medical transcription services to companies in the US and abroad.

The company has have vacancies at all times for online, home-based medical transcriptionists.

GMR transcriptionists/translators typically earn between $1,000 to $3,000 per month, depending on their skills, education, speed, level of experience, and the kind of work they take.

24. Medvoice Inc.

Medvoice Inc is one of the largest medical transcriptions, coding and translation providers in the US.

The company is always on the lookout for experienced medical transcriptionists. Only those with 5+ years of experience and are based in the USA and India are accepted.

For the role, you’ll have to transcribes medical reports using all available technology accurately (maintaining 99% QA score) and in a timely fashion.

25. Terra Nova

Terra Nova Transcriptions offers a variety of medical transcription services to support the practices of US and Canada healthcare companies.

As a transcriptionist for Terra Nova, you’ll be working on clinical documentation, electronic health records, and other medical records while being compliant with HIPAA/PIPEDA regulations.

To join Terra Nova, you have to be based either in Canada or US.

Outlook of Medical Transcription Jobs From Home

Medical transcription jobs from home are on the rise, and they provide a stable yet flexible career option.

If you have a strong medical background and want to work from home but working as a medical transcriptionist doesn’t sound too appealing to you, check out our list of medical billing jobs and remote jobs for doctors.

You can also check our lists of work-at-home nursing jobs or other general work-from-home jobs.

20 Places to Find Legit Paid Beta Tester Jobs

Written By:Steve Wrzeszczynski

Last Updated:November 22, 2023

The apps and games you frequently use likely went through beta testing before they were launched or released – this is how beta tester jobs were created.

A beta tester’s job is to test these apps before their release to make sure there weren’t any bugs or glitches that developers missed.

Beta testing sounds like a job that’s only for techy, geeky types. On the contrary, beta testers use the apps and games in real life or close to real-life conditions so that developers know how actual users will use their apps.

If you love trying out new apps and games and find yourself spotting errors and weird behaviors in these apps, being a beta tester might appeal to you.

In this article, learn what a beta tester does, how much they normally earn, and where you can find beta tester jobs.

What Does a Beta Tester Do?

When an app or game is being developed, it usually goes through several rounds of testing from the time it’s initially coded.

However, since this testing is done in a controlled environment, some glitches or issues may not show up during the initial rounds of testing.

Beta testing is the final round of testing before that app or game is released to the general audience.

It’s done in real-life conditions: various units of actual smartphones, laptops, and computers (not simulators), with different internet providers that are used by actual end-users.

Beta testers use the app or game in these conditions to find out how it performs in real life and not under a controlled environment. They then note their observations about usability, UI, gameplay (for games) bugs, and any unexpected behavior.

They then submit this to the developer with general feedback and notes, as well as steps to replicate a bug, if they observe one.

Do you need experience to become a beta tester?

Yes and no.

Minor beta testing jobs will usually not require any specific qualifications or certifications.

However, as you slowly build your résumé and your skillset, you will be able to apply for higher-paying jobs (Google has a beta-testing program!) and build competence.

A couple of things you will definitely need no matter what, though:

Excellent observation skills and attention to detail.

These are essential to becoming a successful beta tester.

How much do beta testers get paid?

Beta tester jobs can pay anything from $10 to $100 per hour. High-paying beta tester jobs can pay up to $45,000 per year.

The fees you get depend on a lot of different factors:

The type of website you’ve signed up for.
The developer’s budget.
What sorts of tests you’re going to participate in.
How simple or difficult the job is.

There is no doubt that companies benefit a lot from hiring beta testers. But what is in it for you as a paid beta tester?

Rewards! Money! Gift cards!

When it comes to rewards, every company and website has its own rules. Generally, rewards come in three different types:

Cash (PayPal, bank transfer, etc.)
Gift cards
Free products

20 Places to Find Legit Beta Tester Jobs

Here are the 20 best places to find a beta testing job.

There are hundreds of opportunities currently available as beta testing is always in high demand.

1. Beta Family

You will find dozens of developers for iOS and Android apps all posting their beta testing opportunities along with their instructions and what they’re looking for.

How it works for developers: They set up a test and then search through the beta testers who have signed up to choose a good fit for this test.

How it works for beta testers: It’s simple! You follow their instructions carefully, test their apps, answer their questions, and give them feedback. Most questions have to do with the design and the UI and the user experience.

That doesn’t mean that you have to sit and wait for developers to contact you.

You can actively search through the list of open opportunities.

How to utilize Beta Family: For every test you finish, you will get a rating depending on how accurately you gave feedback and how in-depth your answers are.

There are no fixed rates and the developer is the one that decides how much to pay you.

2. UserTesting

UserTesting is another top player when it comes to the world of beta testing.

So how does it work?

You will first need to finish a 5-minute test to show your qualifications.
Once you get approved, you can start looking for beta testing opportunities.
Answer screening questions to match with opportunities.
Share your honest perspectives through the tests you’ve matched with.

Your tests will mainly revolve around how you view and interact with certain websites as an average Internet user.

Your feedback will help site owners fix problems that would have otherwise gone unnoticed.

You can earn $4 for every 5-minute test, $10 for every 20-minute test, and $30 to $120 for live interviews.

With a steady stream of testing jobs, this is probably the highest-paying and most consistent beta testing job on this list.

3. Pinecone Research

Pinecone Research provides you with a unique opportunity for a beta testing job.

It’s unique in the sense that you will be trying out physical products, instead of performing online evaluations of websites or apps.

Pinecone will mail you upcoming products from major manufacturers and pay you a flat rate to test the product out and provide feedback.

More often than not, you get to keep whatever they send you, increasing the value of each job you complete.

It’s a pretty cool way to try out some new things before they ever hit the shelves.

4. Betabound

Betabound (formerly known as OnlineBeta) gives you the chance to work with some of the biggest names in the industry.

Expect to find names like Amazon, Yahoo, Netflix, and Dell.

The best part?

Betabound doesn’t require you to have extensive experience at all. In fact, you don’t even need to go through qualification tests.

You will get paid in gift cards and prizes.

They also have an ambassador program that members of their community can opt in to get rewarded (in Amazon credits) for recruiting new testers for specific beta testing opportunities.

5. BetaTesting

BetaTesting.com (formerly Erli Bird) is like the Uber of paid beta testing jobs. What it does is it partners big-name companies with beta testers and has all types of opportunities out there.

You will need to:

Be at least 18 years old
Be fluent in English.
Have certain devices for certain tests.

You can get paid anywhere from $10 to $20 per test via PayPal.

6. AppCoiner

AppCoiner pays you cash to test various apps.

When you sign up on their website, you can choose an app from their app review database, test it on your smartphone or tablet, and write about the experience on your AppCoiner website.

AppCoiner then monetizes your website views and pays you according to how much traffic your articles attract.

The more applications you review, the greater your chances of making more through this app.

7. Bananatic

If you prefer online games to apps, this beta tester job opportunity may be right for you!

Register on the Bananatic website and download free-to-play online games. Play them, test them, and complete in-game quests assigned by Bananatic. When you complete in-game quests and write high-quality game reviews, you earn Bananas. Not literal ones, though; Bananas are the website’s virtual currency.

You can exchange these Bananas for real prizes, such as free games, game credits, skins, Steam wallets, Amazon gift cards, and many more.

8. Tester Work

Tester Work specializes in beta testing websites and apps for developers. They boast a community of 50,000+ testers all over the world, working on apps from such companies as Facebook, Google, General Electric, Microsoft, and other big names.

9. Trymata

At Trymata, beta testers perform usability tests on websites and apps so developers know which elements work and which ones don’t.

As a tester, all you have to do is use their websites and apps as you would in a real-life situation, with your own computer and smartphone.

You’ll be recording your screen and what you’re doing, while you do a voiceover with your honest thoughts and feedback.

Be sure to follow instructions exactly and complete the list of tasks given to you. Also make sure you respond to notifications for new tests as soon as you can so you can get more jobs.

A typical usability test takes 20 minutes to complete, for which you’ll be paid $10, paid out via Paypal.

10. Keywords Studios’ Global Beta Test Network (GBTN)

If you like multiplayer consoles and PC games, this one is for you.

Keywords Studios works with some of the world’s best video game developers and help them run beta tests by selecting active, professional gamers from more than 40 countries to form a community called the Global Beta Test Network (GBTN).

If you sign on, you have to sign a non-disclosure agreement, as you’ll get to play brand new games that haven’t even been released yet.

11. uTest

uTest prides itself on hosting the biggest community of testers in the world.

UTest pays $10 to $50 per test, and you can earn more based on whether you are a Gold, Silver, Bronze, Proven, or Rated tester.

You can get paid for testing the usability of a website, app, or game, as well as finding defects or bugs. You’re then asked to write a review giving your feedback.

When your review is approved, you’ll get paid via PayPal or Payoneer.

12. Test IO

Test IO enables you to beta test new apps anywhere there’s an internet connection, even from home.

They have an excellent resource called the Tester Academy, where you can learn all you need to know about beta testing.

The amount you earn varies depending on the tests you’re qualified to do, the types of bugs you find, and whether your findings are accepted as valid. The highest paying jobs pay out at $50 per test. Test IO pays out via PayPal, IBAN bank account, or Skrill.

They often have beta tester jobs available, and you can pretty much be sure there’s a project for you when you log in.

13. Userfeel

Userfeel prides itself on its high-quality tester panel that is screened and continually rated.

And you can be a part of that!

To start getting beta tester jobs, register on the site, take their qualification test, wait for the results, and test away.

You’re normally given a list of tasks to do to test the usability of websites, and you need to do them while screen capturing the whole process and speaking your thoughts aloud while recording them.

Each test lasts from 10 to 20 minutes, and every test pays $10. You get paid a week after a valid test via PayPal or Amazon gift cards.

However, there aren’t any guarantees about the number of tests you get approved for. You may get 5 tests in a day or not get any for a year.

14. Ferpection

France-based Ferpection is a website for beta testing various digital products including the usual websites and mobile apps, as well as computer software.

When you sign up and qualify as a tester, you are given missions, which are tests that follow a certain test plan. You are to provide your feedback using screenshots on your smartphone or tablet.

Most Ferpection testers earn $10 to $20 for every successful mission. Payments are made monthly via PayPal or Amazon gift cards.

15. Testbirds

Testbirds is another crowdtesting platform allowing testers from all over the world to beta test mobile apps, websites, games, and sometimes even wearables or smart appliances.

A regular usability test pays €20 per test, and you can earn more if you find serious technical bugs.

16. TestingTime

TestingTime allows you to beta test apps, websites, and software.

Most beta tests on this site take around 30 to 90 minutes to complete. Pay depends on the length and type of the testing.

To participate remotely through phone and video calls, you need to have video calling software such as Skype, Whereby, Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams installed on the device you’re using.

17. Totem Arts

Unlike other beta tester jobs on this list, Totem Arts is just one company. They are the team behind the popular video game Renegade X.

If you have prior game testing experience and have a passion for finding and reporting bugs, you can be a valuable member of the Totem Arts beta testing team.

The company is currently looking for beta testers for the game “Firestorm.” As a beta tester, you have to provide input and feedback towards the development of this new game.

18. Play Test Cloud

PlaytestCloud was created to help game developers learn more about what players think about their games and if there are any issues that need to be addressed.

This beta tester job focuses on all types of games (mobile games, PC games, console games). It is open to several countries, and as long as you can pass an unpaid qualification test.

Sign up here. You’ll then get a short, unpaid qualification test which show you how to be tester and then you’ll be able to playtest!

This qualification test is to determine your eligibility in joining the PlaytestCloud tester panel. When you become a part of the tester panel you’ll start receiving the real playtests that you get paid for.

19. Uber Testers

Become a Primetester for Uber Testers and earn money.

Once you’re in, you’ll need to test pre-released mobile apps, websites, and exciting games from the leading digital companies around the world, and all in your spare time.

All you need is a smartphone, desktop, or tablet, and some free time to do the testing.

20. Apple Beta Software Program

If you’re a lover of all things Apple, you can help make the next releases of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS and HomePod software.

As a member of the Apple Beta Software Program, you can take part in shaping Apple software by test-driving pre-release versions and letting them know what you think.

Beta Tester Jobs from Reddit & Other Online Forums

There is no shortage when it comes to online forums, specifically if you’re interested in beta testing for games.

Reddit is a great place to find beta tester jobs, be the first to know about paid beta testing opportunities, and learn about how to become a successful beta tester.

Android has a forum filled with beta testing opportunities for Android users.

Steam Client Beta Participation. You have to open the Steam to find beta tester jobs. Go to Steam > Settings in the Steam client. The Beta Participation section will tell you if there are any beta programs available.

How to Get Beta Tester Jobs Directly from Gaming or App Companies

I am not saying that this is guaranteed to work. However, it’s always worth a try.

Try and contact companies and see if they have any available paid beta testing opportunities.

Keep your email short, simple, and to the point, and highlight why you are a perfect fit for their job.

The worst-case scenario is they don’t have a current opportunity but will have your application in their file for any further opportunities.

Apply For a Beta Tester Job Today!

Beta testing is a sometimes tedious but absolutely necessary part of developing apps and video games.

If you love using new apps and playing new video games, notice the smallest details, and can communicate your observations clearly and objectively, you’d make a good beta tester.

Hopefully, this article helped you decide whether a beta tester job is a right fit for you. But if you’re interested in other testing jobs, check out the following articles on this site:

35 Different Work from Home Jobs with Benefits

Written By:Steve Wrzeszczynski

Last Updated:November 22, 2023

One of the unfortunate realities of having a remote job and working from home full-time or as a freelancer is that it is nearly impossible to find work from home jobs with benefits.

You might be making a lot of money and building up your savings now, but one illness can wipe it all out if you don’t have health insurance.

Of course, you can pay for your own health insurance out-of-pocket, but individual plans can be much more expensive than the ones provided through employers.

The good news is that certain companies offer health insurance benefits even to their remote, work-at-home employees.

Sometimes, they would bundle health insurance with vision, dental, life, accident, or disability insurance.

Other companies may even offer additional benefits, such as paid time off, education assistance, mental health and wellness programs, and even 401(k) matching.

Here is a list of companies offering health insurance and other benefits.

Pick up some extra cash:

If you want to make quick money, the following three websites are always looking for new members and they pay CASH for your thoughts.

Create an account with all three to really maximize your earnings.

35 Companies Offering Work from Home Jobs with Benefits

I searched the Internet to find these companies that are currently hiring and offer various types and combinations of benefits.

Most of them are full-time positions, and most of the work is customer service-related, but there are a few exceptions.

1. Amazon

The well-known Amazon offers both full-time and part-time telecommuting work opportunities that are mostly in the customer service field.

The average starting pay is $10 to $12 per hour and the training takes place at home.

Amazon also offers top-notch work from home jobs with benefits that include medical, dental, and vision, plus vacation days and a stock purchase option.

The caveat is that only people residing in certain states can apply to work with Amazon.

2. Asurion

Asurion has a huge network of 10,000+ work-at-home employees who help the company’s 70 million or so customers process their mobile device insurance claims.

Asurion employees are provided with a top-notch benefits package that includes full medical coverage, 401(k) plan, life insurance, and flex spending accounts.

Paid training and educational assistance are also available.

The pay at Asurion ranges from $9 to $12 per hour and overtime work is available.

3. Capital One

This credit card company regularly hires work-at-home customer service reps who earn up to $13/hour and receive commission bonuses of as much as $1,000.

Employees with Capital One are offered work from home jobs with benefits including full medical coverage (plus dental and vision) and 401(k) plans.

The benefits increase with the number of hours worked per week, and virtual employees can work up to 30 hours/week.

Typically, two years of prior customer service experience are required.

4. Carnival Cruise Lines

Are you a whiz at vacation planning?

Carnival employs full-time vacation planners who work from home; these planners also receive a benefits deal that includes paid time off, stock purchase discounts, and tuition reimbursement.

In terms of insurance, virtual employees get health/dental/vision, and they can opt for additional plans like life insurance and long-term disability.

5. Concentrix

This company provides email, web, and phone support for its clients via work-at-home employed agents.

These agents receive full medical coverage, paid vacation time, and even pension plans. The pay starts at $9 per hour, plus commission bonuses, and goes as high as $12 per hour (according to Glassdoor).

6. Apple

Apple regularly hires “At Home Advisors” to offer product support from the comfort of your own home.

They do offer a robust work-from-home job benefits package that includes paid time off, generous discounts on Apple products, and lots of career growth potential.

You have the chance to move up into managerial roles and that comes with better benefits and higher pay.

Pay ranges between $10 to $23 an hour, depending on experience.

Full details on how to land an Apple work-from-home job here.

7. Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Many of Enterprise’s agents work from home and help this rental car company’s customers reserve cars and file and escalate issues.

Enterprise offers one of the highest wages from this list of companies; some of its employed agents report earning as much as $15 an hour.

Work hours are flexible, and many agents work weekends.

The company also offers a generous benefits package that includes full medical coverage, life insurance, 401(k) plans, profit sharing, flexible spending accounts, paid training, and paid time off. Agents also receive unique rental car discounts.

8. Sitel

Sitel is another inbound call center that hires employees in almost all U.S. states and globally to answer calls and troubleshoot issues.

Full-time employee benefits include medical and dental insurance; these benefits kick in after 90 days of employment.

Other benefits include 401(k) plans, paid time off and training, paid holidays, and merchant discounts.

The hourly pay ranges from $9 to $11.

9. Support

This company offers remote technical support to its network of customer companies via virtual agents.

As such, Support.com’s virtual agents take inbound sales calls from those customer companies and also help outside callers with their inquiries.

The hourly wage is reported as being up to $18 per hour, and there is the opportunity to earn hundreds of dollars in commissions too.

This work is full-time at 40 hours a week.

Support.com provides its work-from-home employees with medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus long-term disability and life insurance, paid training, paid time off, and holiday pay.

10. Sykes

Sykes covers a range of customer support options like technical support, billing, and general customer service.

These options are delivered through phone, chat, email, as well as SMS and social media.

Sykes agents can be full-time, part-time, or seasonal, but only full- and part-time agents qualify for company benefits such as full medical coverage, disability insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) plans.

11. U-Haul

This company hires part-time agents to take calls from its customers.

Part-time agents receive company benefits including medical reimbursement plan, discount on medication, dental and vision plan, 401(k) plan, and free self-paced education at the U-Haul University.

These agents also gain access to U-Haul-specific discounts and its credit union.

U-Haul wages are the minimum wage of the agent’s home state plus bonuses, so the final wage is around $12 per hour.

12. Alorica

Alorica is another company in the line of customer service that offers work from home jobs with benefits.

Pay starts at $10 to $12 per hour and the benefits include health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid time off, plus you have great 401(k) retirement plan options.

There are a variety of different jobs available from collections, to tech support, to sales.

Find the one that best suits your skillset.

13. Prialto

Prialto provides virtual assistant job opportunities with some of the best benefits out there.

In addition to full health care, you also get unlimited vacation days.

They regularly hire workers from the US, Guatemala, and the Philippines, but jobs are filled as quickly as they are posted.

If there are no open positions, be sure to bookmark their careers page and check back often.

14. TransPerfect

TransPerfect is a top language service provider that offers online translation jobs.

They currently have remote job openings for bilingual over-the-phone interpreters (OPIs), customer service representatives, and quality monitors.

Some of the positions are for independent contractors, but many are for full-time, regular positions that are eligible for such benefits as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and other attractive benefits.

15. TTEC@Home

Yet another outsourcing company offering work from home jobs with benefits, TTEC is currently hiring for various remote positions.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as paid time off, paid sick days, paid holidays, and 401(k) matching.

16. AccountingDepartment

Formerly known as ‘Balance Your Books,’ the site has remote positions available for bookkeepers.

Virtual bookkeepers here are full-time, W-2 employees who earn by the hour and get benefits such as paid holidays, vacation packages, 401(k) plans, and group medical, dental, life, vision, and accident insurance.

17. OneSupport

Having been around since 1993, the company has a continuous need for work-from-home customer support and technical support representatives to assist customers of wireless and internet providers.

Work-from-home positions are available, with base salaries depending on the position and requirements. Benefits include paid training, vision and dental benefits, vacation pay, and healthcare insurance.

However, this is only available in select states, so check that you’re residing and eligible to work in one of the states listed.

18. CVS Health

CVS Health offers a variety of remote jobs, including customer service representatives, pharmacy technicians, digital analytics strategists, and many more.

They provide their employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid time off and paid holidays, health savings account, 401(k) plans, and plenty of other supplemental benefits and discount programs

19. Stride

Stride is a virtual learning provider for learners of all ages and every stage of life. They’re probably most known for their Stride K12 program, which provides personalized virtual learning for the public school system.

There are currently several work-from-home jobs offered, including teaching positions, curriculum writers, software engineers, sales and operation managers, and other support positions.

Their benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability and parental leave, voluntary life insurance, accident, and hospital supplemental plans, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and professional development programs.

20. Google

Google has an option on its careers page to show only remote-eligible jobs.

There are hundreds of available positions across types of jobs ranging from entry level to senior level positions as well.

It’s Google so the benefits are going to be top notch across the board.

21. Humana

Humana is a health insurance provider that currently has several work-from-home opportunities available, including software testers, risk management professionals, and sales representatives, among others.

Remote workers are eligible for benefits, which consist of medical, dental, and vision insurance, health plan incentives, disability, life insurance, 401(k) plans, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, volunteer time, and jury duty, and various discounts and bonuses.

22. DuckDuckGo

DuckDuckGo is an entirely remote search engine company and they have employees in 15 different countries around the world.

They are regularly hiring so take a peek at their careers page and see if anything sparks your interest.

Their benefits package is top notch and they are fully invested in their employees well-being.

23. Aetna

This health insurance company develops and maintains healthcare tools and resources for patients, hospitals and other health organizations.

You can find remote jobs in project management, app development, case management and consulting at Aetna.

The work-from-home jobs here offer paid time off and health insurance benefits.

24. Autodesk

Autodesk makes software for businesses across a wide array of industries and hires remote employees, including customer success managers, sales representatives, technical account managers and federal account executives.

This IT company offers their employees benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, 401(k) matching and time off.

25. Xerox

You can apply various remote positions with Xerox.

There are often vacancies in roles like data entry clerks, QA personnel, system developers, software programmers and customer care representatives.

As for benefits, Xerox usually offers health insurance, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

26. Dell Technologies

Remote jobs at Dell include outside sales specialists, data architects, sales account managers, tech support analysts, and clinical support analysts.

Dell Technologies employees are offered competitive pay, health insurance and dental insurance.

27. Change Healthcare

Change Healthcare has remote work available for coders, auditors, quality assurance analysts and clinical readers.

The company adds health insurance and dental insurance with its competitive salary.

28. Intuit

Intuit has remote opportunities for bookkeepers, accountants, tax associates, customer support specialists and marketing managers.

The company provides health insurance and paid time off as employee benefits.

29. American Express

American Express hires remote employees for the credit card company’s customer service and sales departments.

Aside from providing work-from-home employees with computer equipment, AMEX also offers benefits like retirement, Visa sponsorship, and insurance (medical, vision, and dental).

30. Slingshot

Slingshot, a consulting company, regularly offers remote positions in sales, customer service and product development.

Aside from having competitive salaries and paid time off, Slingshot employees also get free gym memberships and 401(k) plans.

31. PartnerCentric

PartnerCentric is a female-led, fully remote marketing agency.

The company regularly hires market analysis, account managing, strategy development, business development and sales. They offer health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plans and time off.

32. World Travel Holdings

World Travel Holdings hires virtual employees as customer service and travel agents.

Their full-time agents take home paid vacations and sick pay, full health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401(k), and travel discounts.

33. UnitedHealth Group

United Health Group has many remote jobs available, including clinical quality registered nurses, and clinical practice consultants. There are also non-medical roles like coders, statistician care advocates, beneficiary education representatives and directors of payment integrity associates.

These work from home jobs have benefits like health insurance, dental and vision insurance, and retirement plans on top of signing bonuses.

34. Neiman Marcus

Remote positions at Neiman Marcus include internal and external communications and customer care representatives.

Most jobs here include benefits like health insurance, dental and vision insurance, employee discounts, paid time off and retirement plans.

35. Thomson Reuters

Remote careers at Thomson Reuters are available for journalists, legal editors, sales executives, accounting, pre-sales engineers, software engineers, auditing CPAs and customer success managers.

What makes Thomson Reuters awesome is that they offer plenty of benefits to their employees, such as tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, and health insurance, dental and vision insurance.

Work from Home Jobs with Benefits are the Best WFH Jobs

Work from home jobs with benefits are like the holy grail for remote workers and freelancers.

Hopefully, you can find a position that you like from the list above.

If none of these companies feel like a good fit for you, here is a massive list of work from home jobs that you can look at. They’re all legitimate, but I can’t guarantee that you’ll get benefits.

100+ Legit Alternatives to Envelope Stuffing Jobs

Written By:Steve Wrzeszczynski

Last Updated:November 22, 2023

At some point in our lives, we’ve all come across ads for envelope stuffing jobs from home: in our mailboxes, email inboxes, and ads on our online search results.

It’s advertised as “envelope stuffing,” which supposedly can help you earn up to $1,200 per week, as long as you can meet the quota.

Sounds great, right?

Wrong!

Every single one is a scam.

Now before you hit the back button and try to find a legit envelope-stuffing job, hear me out.

I’ve been warning my readers to stay away from envelope stuffing jobs from home since I founded this site back in 2007. It wasn’t a legitimate gig then, and it will never be legit. Ever. Period. End of discussion.

In the past, companies really did pay people to stuff envelopes for them. But envelope stuffing as a job has retired once technological advancements paved the way for machines to complete the job 10 times faster than humans did.

So how do companies pull off envelope-stuffing scams?

3 Ways Envelope Stuffing Jobs Scam People

Stuffing envelopes sounds super easy to do.

You just have to fill an envelope, lick it closed, and move on to the next one. Anybody can do it, even if you don’t have special skills, a college degree, or past experience.

Unfortunately, this makes it a prime target for insane get-rich-quick schemes and has scammers placing ads left and right to trick people.

Here is how they get you:

1. Upfront Fees

The scammers will encourage you to pay a fee upfront to get a list of assignments or apply to companies looking for envelope stuffers.

When you hand over your hard-earned money (usually around $30), you’ll discover that there are no assignments to complete, and no companies looking to hire you.

And you also just gave your personal and banking information over to a scammer. Not good.

2. Refer-a-Friend

With this kind of scam, you’ll also be required to pay a fee for either a starter kit or job details.

Unfortunately, the guide you’ll receive doesn’t teach you how to stuff envelopes.

Instead, it shows you how to advertise these envelope stuffing jobs online and offline in exchange for a commission.

So you’ll be roping in other people to do the same using the exact same ad that pulled you in the first place.

Worse, the guide teaches you to recruit your friends and relatives to do the same.

In the end, none of you get to stuff envelopes and earn from that; you earn commissions for placing ads for an envelope stuffing job from home that doesn’t exist.

This vicious cycle goes on until the referrals try to get back their money.

3. Real Work, No Income

In some cases, some companies do provide envelopes to work on, but once you’ve sent it back, the job you do will never be up to their standards.

They’ll use their ridiculous standards to avoid paying you. If that doesn’t work, they’ll find other excuses to not pay you.

Both the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) and the BBB (Better Business Bureau) have mentioned envelope-stuffing scams in their respective articles detailing job scams (Read more: “Job Scams” by the FTC and “Job Scams Study” by the BBB).

If you think you’ve been scammed, report it to the FTC and report it to the BBB as well for good measure.

Envelope Stuffing Job Scam Warning Signs

Envelope stuffing scams have been around for years and have evolved continuously, with no signs of stopping. Here are some of the signs that an envelope stuffing job is a scam.

You received the offer through an unsolicited email. When someone you don’t know emails you out of the blue about an “exciting business opportunity,” just hit Delete. There’s a 99% chance this is a scam.

Googling the company offering the envelope stuffing job turns up negative reviews. In case you chance upon an offer that seems interesting but you’re doubting it, search for the company online. If the results are mostly negative reviews from TrustPilot, or worse, the BBB website, it’s best to ignore the opportunity.

You make more money when you recruit more envelope stuffers. When the income of a business depends more on signing up more people than actually selling a product or service, it’s a pyramid scheme. Stay away.

There are fantastic claims of outrageous earnings. Any legitimate business would acknowledge the inherent risks of starting one. If someone claims that a business is guaranteed to produce unlimited income is at best too optimistic and at worst, lying through their teeth.

As you’ll see below, there are hundreds of legitimate work at home opportunities for you to try and there’s absolutely no reason for you to believe empty promises and get scammed out of your hard-earned money.

Legit Work-from-Home Alternatives to Envelope Stuffing

The good news is there are plenty of legitimate work-from-home opportunities to try instead of envelope stuffing.

Legit Work from Home Jobs

Before we get too deep down the rabbit hole, check out which of these legitimate work-from-home jobs match your skills, interests, and experience perfectly.

Nearly any job that you’ve performed in a traditional setting will have a virtual version available.

For example, if you have a background in accounting, you can help people prepare tax returns, get an online bookkeeping job, and even find an employer looking for a home-based CPA accountant so you could at least keep your current rate.

The CLOSEST thing to an envelope stuffing job might be a virtual assistant job where just one tiny aspect of the job MAY include stuffing envelopes.

Other jobs worth pursuing that don’t have high barriers to entry are online transcription jobs, online customer service jobs, and data entry jobs. Although, that last one is not without its own headaches.

Sell Stuff Online

Selling preloved baby clothes and other stuff online was probably one of the earliest ways of earning side cash through the internet.

Remember the days when Craigslist used to be a go-to buy and sell site, before eBay, OfferUp, and Facebook Marketplace came into the picture?

Well, today, there are basically thousands of websites catering to various niches. For example, Etsy is a marketplace that promotes handmade items of its creative community, so you can sell various crafts here.

You don’t have to invest in expensive printers or other machines. You can learn all about running a print-on-demand business.

If you’re not very crafty, you can always sell digital products instead, such as stock photos, digital graphics, fonts, and more.

Earn Quick Cash The Right Way

You can say goodbye to fake envelope stuffing jobs from home and data entry scams.

You don’t even have to commit to a full-time job. You can still earn from multiple sources with quick side cash hustles.

Check out these resources for earning extra cash:

Skills-based Alternatives to Envelope Stuffing Jobs

You don’t have to learn something new to join the gig community, or switch to a 100% work-from-home job.

There are a TON of alternatives to envelope stuffing jobs that would only require your skills. For example:

Can’t live without your phone?

You can even work from home without using your computer these days. Yes, your smartphone is enough to collect side cash from a bunch of gigs.

Don’t believe me?

Here are a few ways to make money with your phone.

You can get paid to download apps, answer questions, share photos, or receive texts while never having to get up off the couch.

You can even earn side cash from your phone, while traveling around the world.

Tap Into Your Creativity

If you are the artistic type, I have good news for you: you can exercise your creativity from home and earn income from it!

Here are some of the jobs that turn your creative projects into money-making jobs or even lucrative home businesses:

28 Online Jobs for Artists
How to Get Paid to Draw
Start a Calligraphy Business
How to Get Paid to Design and Sell T-shirts
How to Make Money Online with Your Cartoons
Write and sell your own e-books online (then double your money by converting your e-book into audiobook and selling your audiobook as well)
How to Start a Greeting Card Business
Get Paid for your jokes
How To Start An Embroidery Business
How to Start a Home-Based Floral Business
Sell your short stores and fiction at any of these 20 sites

Master Blogging

In the past, people thought about blogging as just a modern-day diary for bored teens.

Today, blogs are used as a way to disseminate information, endorse products, promote services, and many more.

The cool thing about blogging is that you are in total control of your business. You can earn from blogs directly by selling products or services, and passively by placing ads all over your blog, or affiliate links with your blog posts.

Your blog doesn’t even have to be sooo serious. You can focus on your passions, such as fashion and make your fashion blog earn real money.

Turn Social Media into a Powerful Tool

If you’re on social media, you know how powerful these tools can be.

But did you know that you can incorporate these platforms as part of your money-making machine? If not, learn more about Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and how you could use them to earn money:

Earn Passive Income with Affiliate Marketing

If you’re not in need of regular income anytime soon, passive income will be the savior of your future finances.

It has given me the freedom to take my business wherever I want, and you can do it too.

As long as you’re willing to work hard and be dedicated for the first few months or years of your affiliate marketing campaign, you’ll be on the right track. Not sure what I’m talking about? This is how you start and succeed in building an affiliate marketing business with profitable niches like these.

If you prefer to focus in the local market, I have a guide on how to start your own local affiliate marketing program.

Online Jobs by Age or other Demographic

The world wide web can offer amazing opportunities, regardless of age, gender or other demographics.

If your kid is looking for a money-making gig online, you can guide them to these age-appropriate, kid-friendly side hustles they can start instead of the traditional lemonade stand. Or online jobs for teenagers that are better than mowing lawns.

Check this guide if you’re a mom looking for work-at-home jobs. Or digital nomads in search of jobs they could do on-the-go.

If you consider yourself an introvert and is looking for alternatives to envelope-stuffing jobs, there are a lot of jobs that won’t force you out of your shell.

There are even work-from-home jobs suitable for retirees.

Of course, this list is in no way complete – these were just off the top of my head.

This entire blog is dedicated to giving you free resources for home-based jobs, so I recommend you stick around and check out more posts.

The Bottom Line

Many people have fallen hard for these scams (I’m one of them and this is actually the reason why I built IveTriedThat.com). But we’ve survived and shared the stories to warn others for years, so you wouldn’t have to be victimized as well.

I understand that working from home is a dream that many of us would like to turn into reality, but I recommend you be careful with the online jobs you plan to work on.

Paying into an online program doesn’t guarantee legitimacy. In fact, you can definitely make money with no money upfront.

There are plenty of income-generating gigs online, both for those who just need side cash and those who prefer to leave their desk jobs for a more flexible home-based job. You don’t have to subject yourself to something as mind-numbing as envelope stuffing jobs from home.

The key to your online job hunting success is to do your due diligence: research, review, and if something seems too good to be true, steer clear because it probably is.

20 Ways to Land Paid House Sitting Jobs

Written By:Steve Wrzeszczynski

Last Updated:November 9, 2023

Paid house sitting jobs may seem like a fairy tale.

Imagine living in mansion-like homes all by yourself for weeks or months.

You get to enjoy marvelous bathtubs, fluffy beds, and all the amenities of a home on the beach, in vineyards, near sugar plantations, and other exotic locations.

Plus, you get paid while enjoying free luxury accommodation not just locally, but around the world as well.

Okay, now snap back to reality.

While the chances of living in a mansion and getting paid to be there are quite slim, many people are discovering that paid house sitting jobs can open up doors for them to travel and explore one city or country for extended periods.

Read on to learn all about house sitting, or scroll further down to find the best sites to look for paid house sitting jobs.

What Is House Sitting?

As the name suggests, house sitting is the practice of entrusting one’s home to one or more “house sitters” who are allowed to stay in the property for as long as the owner requires.

House sitting is a win-win for both the homeowners and the house sitter.

Homeowners prefer hiring professional house sitters mainly because of their pets. They’d like to leave their pets at home but the cost of pet care in vets, kennels, or pet hotels can be costly. House sitting is a more economical alternative.

Aside from their pets, homeowners want to ensure their homes are secure by having someone physically there. Home alarm systems aren’t exactly deterrents if burglars discover that there’s no one in the house alerted by these alarms.

Yet another reason to get a house sitter is so that the household is maintained even when homeowners are away. Going home to a dirty, unkempt house after a long time away can be a huge downer.

As for the house sitter, traveling in another city or country or living nomadically can cost less because they save money on accommodations. House sitters can also experience “living like a local” while working a legitimate job.

What Does a House Sitting Job Involve?

The tasks of a house sitter vary depending on the homeowner’s needs.

Some hosts just need general house maintenance, while others require their pets to be taken care of.

Generally, paid house sitting jobs involve:

Occupying the house. Insurance companies in countries like the UK reject claims if homeowners leave their houses vacant for over 30 days. However, if house sitters are occupying the house when a break-in occurs, homeowners have a chance to make an insurance claim.
Taking care of pets. If agreed with the homeowner, house sitters may also be tasked to take care of pets. This includes day-to-day pet care like walking the dog, providing food and water, scooping poop/cleaning litter box, and even taking them to the vet when necessary.
- Note that pet-sitting is usually an add-on service, so negotiate with your clients for extra fees if you’re open to taking care of cats, dogs, or other pets.
Taking care of plants. Homes with either an indoor or outdoor garden may require help watering and pruning plants, mowing lawns, and so on. In some cases, pool cleaning may be included in the job description as well.
Basic housekeeping. The house sitter doesn’t necessarily have to scrub the home from top to bottom the whole time they stay in it. However, they are expected to tidy up the rooms, do the dishes, and wash and change the beddings they use.
Other duties. Organizing mail, forwarding phone messages, overseeing home repairs, and other similar duties may also be assigned to the house sitter.

Although tasks could change from one client to the next, house sitters are generally aware of what their duties will be even before they apply to the position.

Non-paid and Paid House Sitting Jobs

In your search for house sitting jobs, you’ll encounter two kinds of opportunities:

1. Non-paid house sitting jobs

In this case, you get free accommodation in exchange for taking care of the house.

Some homeowners ask the sitter to pay half or all of the utilities while staying at the house.

Others even require sitters to pay a deposit to cover any damages or losses during the house sitter’s stay.

2. Paid house sitting jobs

This is the opportunity most people want.

If you’re given a small apartment at the back of a mansion with all bills covered plus an allowance to boot, why wouldn’t you grab it?

I know I would.

Some homeowners even look for a “couple sitter.” If you and a loved one are on a nomad path and would be up for paid house sitting jobs, this kind of opportunity is priceless.

How Much Can You Earn House Sitting?

In the U.S., the average annual salary of house sitters is around $29,062 (Source: Salary.com), with the lower end at around $22k and the higher end at around $38k.

The biggest factor that dictates house sitter salary is the amount of time required to care for the house. Does the sitter have to be at home just a few hours each day, or 24/7 until the homeowners get back?

The good thing about paid house sitting jobs is that they continue to be highly negotiable between the owner and the sitter.

20 Places to Find Paid House Sitting Jobs

House sitting jobs listed online do not often display the salaries, but if you’re a traveler or follow a nomadic lifestyle, free accommodation can be very well be considered as an “income.”

Here are the most popular websites that list paid house sitting jobs.

1. TrustedHousesitters

If you look at just one website in this list, make it TrustedHousesitters, especially if you love pets. You will be trading care of animals for free accommodations all around the world.

They have the most extensive list of house sitting opportunities here, with listings in such cities as London, New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Sydney, Melbourne, and many more major cities.

To find house sitting jobs, you’ll have to purchase a yearly membership, which starts at $129. Note that homeowners have to purchase a yearly membership for the same price to be able to look for a house sitter.

It’s a small price to pay, seeing as a one-year membership to the site is cheaper than a single night in a hotel room.

Nevertheless, if you’re new to this site, I suggest creating a free account first, as that will let you see every available listing. If you don’t find one you like, at least you’re not out the fee. You can easily pay for the membership when you do find a listing you like.

Other features that TrustedHousesitters offer include a free 24/7 vet advice line and an insurance-backed guarantee that puts both homeowner and house sitter at ease.

2. MindMyHouse

MindMyHouse is a New Zealand-based site where homeowners can post their house sitting assignments and house sitters can look for an assignment that best fits them. There’s also a community area where members can swap stories and experiences.

They also have useful checklists for homeowners to tick off before they leave their houses.

A membership will cost you $20 per year, which is the lowest of all the sites here. Also, they don’t renew your membership automatically, so there aren’t any surprises on your statements.

Fewer opportunities are listed here than in TrustedHousesitters, and they’re mostly in Europe.

You can opt to find assignments that don’t require pet care, but that will severely limit your options.

3. Housecarers.com

HouseCarers prides itself on launching the first-ever worldwide house sitting membership site, launched in October 2000.

Searching through their listing offers up slightly more exotic locations in places like Bali, Costa Rica, Catalonia, etc. Around 80% of these listings require pet care.

You can browse the site for paid house sitter assignments with a limited, unpaid membership, but to apply for these assignments, you’ll have to upgrade to a full, paid membership, which is $50 annually.

4. Nomador

This is an impressive resource if you’re looking for international paid house sitting jobs.

They have a free membership option, which allows you to browse all the available assignments. Their paid membership option costs $99 per year (or $42 per quarter), allowing you to apply to as many assignments as you want, as well as a bunch of other perks.

5. House Sitters America

This house and pet sitting website requires a membership fee of $49 per year and is limited to paid house sitting jobs in the US only.

Most of the jobs here involve a straight swap; that is, taking care of the house in exchange for free accommodation.

As with most other websites in this list, browsing through the available house sitting jobs is free, but to actually apply for them requires a paid membership.

6. HouseSit Match

UK-based HouseSit Match primarily has listings in the UK, as well as some in Australia, Canada, Europe, and a few in the US.

You can join as a standard member, which allows you to browse the listings for house sitters and chat with homeowners. Premium members get more customer support and more visibility to home owners.

A standard membership costs £69 per year, while a premium membership costs £89 per year. These are a bit steep compared to others on this list, but consider this a chance to go to Europe and not pay for a hotel.

7. The Caretaker Gazette

The Caretaker Gazette is an old-school, literal, tangible newsletter that lists property caretaking and house sitting jobs. They have been publishing since 1983.

You have the option of only subscribing to their online edition, which contains the exact same information as the print edition. Online subscription costs $29.95 per year, $49.95 for two years, or $69.95 for three years.

Honestly, it’s only listed here because it does offer paid house sitting jobs, but your money is better spent at any of the other resources.

8. HouseSitter.com

HouseSitter.com lists paid house sitting jobs from homeowners looking for house sitters, pet sitters, or both.

They pride themselves on their TELESAFE calling system, which ensures everyone’s privacy by hiding all phone numbers when sending and receiving calls as well as tracking and reviewing all your conversations.

Basic membership is free, allowing you to look at listings for free. But if you want to make and receive calls from homeowners via TELESAFE and have your profile be more visible in the directory, you have to upgrade to a paid membership, which will cost you $26.40 monthly, $69.30 quarterly, or $90 yearly.

9. Pawshake

Pawshake is geared more toward pet sitting, as the name suggests. But they also accept house sitters, especially for pets who prefer to stay in familiar surroundings.

They pride themselves on vetting their sitters, accepting only around 15% of applicants, so make sure your profile stands out (more on this below).

Pawshake is available in 20 countries outside of the US, including Canada, Australia, and other countries in Europe and even Asia. So if the goal is to travel internationally, this site may be your best bet.

You can set your own rates, and they do have a handy guide for setting them so you don’t set it too high or too low. They don’t charge membership fees, but they do take out 19% of your pay, so keep that in mind when you set your rates.

10. SabbaticalHomes

SabbaticalHomes targets academics who own houses and can offer temporary accommodations for tenants. Thus, they’re more focused on finding paying tenants for homeowners.

This is understandable, as most of the paid house sitting jobs are for extended stays; that is, one month or more.

However, if you offer house sitting services as a tenant, you may get a discount on rental fees or even get to stay for free, depending on your agreement with the homeowner.

Listing fees are $20 per year for tenants, but if you do find a match, both you and the homeowner pay $50 each.

INTERNATIONAL PAID HOUSE SITTING JOBS

11. The House Sitting Company (New Zealand, UK, Europe, etc.)

The House Sitting Company offers house and pet sitting services in the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Luxury House Sitting: Luxury House Sitting specializes in high-end house and pet sitting opportunities in various locations.
House and Home Sitters: House and Home Sitters connects homeowners and sitters across the United States.
SabbaticalHomes: While primarily for academic housing exchanges, SabbaticalHomes also offers house and pet sitting opportunities.

12. Aussie House Sitters (Australia)

This platform is for house and pet sitting opportunities in Australia.

Since 2004, Aussie House Sitters has been a trusted community for house-sitters and house owners.

In return for free accommodation, house sitters look after the pets, home and garden while the home owner is away.

This set-up is a win-win, not only are the pets safe and home secure, the house-sitters stay without charge.

13. House Sitters Canada (Canada)

Anyone in Canada finding a house or renting your house out should check this site out.

What makes this site awesome for house-sitters and house renters is that dog-sitting and pet-sitting can also be involved in the deal. Got a chicken? horse? farm that needs sitting? House Sitters Canada is also open to any kind of farm-animal-sitting.

Plus, there’s no fee to place a job ad on this family-run company.

14. Happy House Sitters (Australia)

Going on holiday and need a trustworthy sitter to look after your pets, home and garden across Australia?

Happy House Sitters has been connecting caring sitters to happy homeowners since 1999. The company verifies ID of house-sitters and give homeowners daily alerts.

15. House Sitters UK (United Kingdom)

This is the largest house and pet-sitting site for those in the United Kingdom.

Joining is free for homeowners, but house-sitters have to shoulder £29 membership fee (good for
12 months). If you’re second-guessing the fee, you can still join and check out the listings first to make an informed decision.

16. PetCloud (Australia)

PetCloud’s national network of home-based Pet Sitters as a kind and caring alternative to kennel boarding facilities.

The site was built specifically so that furry parents can travel and leave their pets behind safely. Pets are photographed daily, then sent to the house owner.

PetCloud even has liability insurance of up to 10M covered.

17. HouseSit Mexico (Mexico)

Whether you have a home in Mexico or you’d like to house sit in Mexico, HouseSitMexico.com is the place to find what you need.

House-sitters sit for free in exchange for a free place to stay (and travel around Mexico).

Mexico-based homeowners or renters can pick the sitters they want. This affords them freedom and flexibility to travel, while leaving their pets in good hands.

18. Mindahome (Australia)

With the growing demand for safe and suitable house sitters, Mindahome connects homeowners and house sitters in Australia, the United Kingdom and other countries.

19. Kiwi House Sitters (New Zealand)

Kiwi House Sitters offers house and pet sitting services in New Zealand.

20. The House Sitters (Australia)

The House Sitters, Australia’s original and best house sitting company has been around since 1993.

House-sitters pay the site $60 for an annual membership, which includes free ID checks for all adults in your family.

This membership fee comes with unlimited listing and messaging to house owners. As one of the first sites in Australia, The House Sitters has a simplified system that connects house sitters with homeowners seamlessly.

How to Land Paid House Sitting Jobs

A good house sitter is reliable, responsible, responsive, and has a passion for what they do.

If possible, learn home maintenance skills, such as basic plumbing, gardening, and so on. These skills will be very handy in cases of leaking sinks and other issues that could occur while you’re house sitting.

Know that this industry is fierce, so you’ll have plenty of competition. You have to present your house sitter profile the best way possible, and if you’ve already completed house sitting jobs in the past, be sure to file your testimonials to build an impressive client portfolio.

To get an edge over your competition, learn to do these things:

Create an eye-catching profile — All the sites above would require you to create a profile. Make yours next-level impressive to catch the eye of homeowners and entice them to contact you first.
Personalize — In case you do have to contact homeowners to apply, don’t just send the same message to everyone. Instantly create a connection by personalizing your email or message to each and every homeowner you reach out to. Talk about details within their listing that you relate to and call their pets by name.
Convey flexibility — You won’t be able to control everything about the job, so you should be able to go with the flow, fix issues if you are faced with them. When doing the interview, give examples of how you’d be able to adapt to various situations beyond your control.
Communicate effectively — Whether you’re sending an e-mail to the homeowner, or facing them during a Skype interview, communicating effectively can definitely land you the job.
Place their needs first — Emphasize how you can meet their specific needs and requests. Remember, it’s always about fulfilling their needs first.
Document your references and testimonials — Prove you’re worthy of the job. Word of mouth is still the best way to promote your house sitting services, so document all your past clients, ask for testimonials, or just simply let your past performance do the talking.
Ask questions — Confirm everything before signing up for the job. You’d have to be 100% committed to the task, so if you’re not sure about something, ask the homeowner about it beforehand. You’d be surprised how asking questions would reflect positively on you.

How to Keep Landing Paid House Sitting Jobs

As I’ve mentioned, word of mouth is the best way to promote your house sitting services, so you need to make sure that you constantly make a good impression on each and every homeowner you work with.

That way, not only will you increase the chances that you’re rehired by the same homeowners should they need your services again; you also increase the chances that they’ll put in a good word for you when their family and friends need a house sitter.

So how do you make a lasting impression as a house sitter?

Be punctual — Don’t turn up too early and especially don’t be late when you show up at their house. Too early and you might disrupt their routine; too late and they’ll think you’re unreliable.
Bear gifts — It doesn’t have to be expensive, but it does need to be thoughtful. Local food or drink specialty from your home city or region, a small hand-crafted souvenir, or something they can use while they travel will do.
Be respectful of their home and pets — Whether you’re going to stay for a weekend or a year, make sure that when your hosts come home, they’ll feel right at home. That is, hand back their house and their pets exactly as they left them, if not in better condition.
Never invite anyone else — On that note, remember that you are not in your own home, and you should never let strangers inside someone else’s house. In addition, never let visitors in even if they tell you they know the homeowners. Always ask first.
Be responsive — When homeowners call or message you asking for updates, always be available to reply to them or call them back as soon as you can. The reason they hired you is to have peace of mind, and every second you don’t reply is a second they don’t have that.

Paid House Sitting and You

If you’re already earning money while traveling, complementing your journey with house sitting makes total sense.

Despite improvements in smart home technology, homeowners still prefer actual humans to take care of their houses when they go on a trip.

Add the cost of leaving pets behind at the vet and there will always be a demand for house sitting jobs.

Get Paid to Text: 16 Legit Ways to Earn Cash Texting

Written By:Steve Wrzeszczynski

Last Updated:November 9, 2023

We’re already on our phones constantly, texting with other people not only through SMS but through different messaging apps. Can you imagine how much you can make if you can get paid to text?

Well, you don’t have to imagine anymore, because companies exist that are willing to pay people to text.

Can You Really Earn Money by Texting?

Being fun to be around in real life can earn you some solid opportunities.

But if you can hold your own in a great text conversation, then you can grab some neat perks.

There are quite a few ways to make money by sending texts and each comes with its own set of pros and cons.

Most of the time you’d need mobile phones, though sometimes companies will provide their own applications or software through which you need to send the texts.

But if you want to make money with your smartphone through texting, then make sure to see what opportunities are available and which of them are legitimate. It’s important to know that there are many scammers out there and something that sounds too good to be true usually is.

Below, I’ve listed the three main ways to get paid to text and specific examples that are reliable and used by many people across the globe.

Join These to Start Making Money Today

Before digging into the list below, I suggest you sign up for the 3 best market research companies.

You’ll be notified when new chances are available to earn cash. All you need to do is respond, text in your answers, and get paid.

These companies pay in cash and offer cash signup bonuses to get you started.

On to the list!

Get Paid to Text through Ads

No one likes seeing ads everywhere and so far texting has been relatively ad-free.

But some companies are paying people to see and send ads via text.

If you don’t mind seeing the occasional advertisement, then you can earn some easy money from doing what you’re already doing – texting.

1. IMGR

In order to use IMGR (not to be confused with Imgur), you’ll have to download their get paid to text app and send texts via that platform.

The main downside here is that the people you text ads to need to have the app too for you to get paid for texting.

The app is available for both Android and iOS devices and gives you 1 point for each branded message you send and 1 point for each branded message you receive.

IMGR is available to anyone over the age of 13.

How’s the pay?

Points accumulate from the first until the end of the month.

The service resets the points you’ve earned every month, so you’ll need to cash out before that happens.

The minimum points to qualify for a reward is 90, which gets you $1 in your PayPal. Complete points table and details can be found on their Points page.

2. 1Q

1Q pays people to answer simple marketing and research questions via text.

They’ll text you a question, you respond as fast as you can, and they’ll deposit money directly into your PayPal account.

That’s right! Payments are instant. You don’t have to reach a minimum balance or wait to cash out.

How’s the pay?

For the work you’re doing, it’s pretty decent.

You get paid $0.25 for every question answered.

I know it doesn’t sound like much, but it literally takes just a few seconds to reply and then you immediately get paid.

You’re basically getting paid to check your notifications and answering simple questions. It’s as easy as it gets.

3. McMoney

McMoney is a newer app in this space and is paying users to receive text messages.

You can get paid to text by installing the app, receiving text messages, and simply deleting them after you receive them.

Why?

Their goal is to help improve mobile operators assess and improve their services by sending out network tests to a list of people who signed up to receive notifications.

Users simply need to install the app and let it run in the background to earn money.

You can make a few extra bucks each month just by being on their list.

How’s the pay?

The earnings per message vary per country, but some websites estimate it at $0.02 to $0.06 per message.

4. SMS Profit

SMS Profit is an Android app that rewards users for receiving SMS messages. You earn points for each message, and the points can be redeemed for cash or mobile top-up.

Just run the app, make sure that your phone always on internet and get paid for received SMS for each phone number that you verified.

You don’t even need to do anything about these messages. No need to click links, or reply. Once your balance is updated, simply delete the messages.

How’s the pay?

You will be paid for each received test SMS and successfully pushed back to SMS Profit’s server.

One SMS could be from 0.01 USD up to 0.06 USD.

The best thing about SMS Profit is you can add multiple devices (and phone numbers) within one account, so you can get paid more.

5. Money SMS

Money SMS is a free android app that pays users for receiving SMS messages. You just need to keep the app and internet running on your phone – and that’s it!

How’s the pay?

You will automatically get paid €0.02 when you receive test messages. You can withdraw your money when your balance hits 2 EUR.

You can cash out your earnings via PayPal, Bitcoin, WebMoney, Skrill, Litecoin, or Ethereum.

Get Paid to Text by Answering Simple Questions

One of the first apps to do this was ChaCha, which is now no longer running.

Then other companies have jumped to fill this space, of which the biggest player was KGB (not that KGB, though).

This company allowed you to answer questions people ask through their text messaging services.

However, they too have moved away from the question-and-answer space.

Today, new apps have opened up to fill the void.

Here are the ones you need to check out.

6. Fibler

With over 100,000 installs in the Google Play and App Store, there’s no doubt that Fibler is a widely used expert platform.

You can register with Fibler, advertise your knowledge, and get paid to text with people who have questions related to your field of expertise.

You set your rate and are paid each time someone connects with you to ask a question.

You also have the option to allow voice and video calls as well.

7. Hummr

Hummr is an app that helps to connect people who need help with their projects and tasks with those who have experience and expertise.

You can answer questions via text, audio call, video call, or email.

On top of that, it’s also a social app; you can connect with other people and share photos, videos, and stories with them.

How’s the pay?

You get to set your own rates, and you set your own hours and availability, so your earnings are entirely up to you.

8. JustAnswer

From lawyers and doctors to electricians and plumbers, JustAnswer has plenty of experts ready to answer your questions who are just a text message away.

Aside from text messaging, experts can also be contacted through phone chats or video chats, if they opt to.

Apply to be a JustAnswer expert and submit proof of your expertise, which will be verified first before you’re allowed to answer questions on the site.

You will get a percentage of the amount that customers pay per question, which means you can get anywhere from $5 to $30 per question.

JustAnswer pays experts monthly through Hyperwallet, PayPal, direct deposit, or Venmo (US-based experts only).

9. Working Solutions

Working Solutions is a third-party service provider that allows businesses to outsource their customer service, sales, and marketing needs to contractors.

To apply, you’ll need to have excellent communication skills as well as some experience in online chatting.

Your main responsibility is to answer questions that these businesses’ customers have, which can come in through SMS and possibly through voice calls, social media, or email.

How’s the pay?

The average agent pay is around $15 per hour, but you can make as little as $7 or as much as $30 per hour, depending on the program you’re working under and on any financial incentives that you may be eligible for.

Get Paid to Text: Adult-Only Apps

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If you’re not one to shy away from online adult content and have no issue with flirting through text, then this one’s for you. Be sure to check out our full guide on how to get paid to go on dates as well.

The adult industry is huge and people want more personal connections.

Texting is one part of that world that can help anyone easily earn extra money.

If they don’t have any moral objections to flirting with strangers, that is.

There’s a big market for this, which means there are also many different ways to get the, er, job done, as they say.

One of the things that you should look out for is whether the app will require that you send photos or videos in addition to texting.

Read the terms and conditions before you sign up for these services, and make sure that you’re comfortable with the service you end up picking.

It should be noted that most of these sites are mainly looking for female chat operators but that the demand for male operators is increasing.

Here are some of the more well-known adult texting apps that guarantee payment.

10. Lip Service

Lip Service is basically a staffing agency that provides customer service agents, phone actors, and text/chat operators to various companies that need them.

You’d need to be a woman, at least 18 years old, reside in the US or Canada, have a smartphone, and have a reliable internet connection.

How’s the pay?

Their rates aren’t explicitly published on their site, but forums and other sources state that you can get paid around $18 per hour to text.

11. Chat Recruit

Chat Recruit is a chatting service based in the UK but is open to people worldwide. Besides webcam and phone chats, the service also allows people who sign up to earn money by chatting via text.

What’s great about this is that they let you choose which of these services you want to offer, so you can simply stick to texting if you want. Of course, you can expand your services to webcamming to earn more.

Chat Recruit also offers a platform for psychics, astrologers, clairvoyants, and other fortune-tellers to connect with customers via chat or SMS. So if you ever get tired of adult conversations, you might want to unleash your psychic powers, help customers with their lives, and get paid to text them with your advice.

How’s the pay?

It’s pretty easy to get paid via Chat Recruit because they pay directly into your bank account, whether you live in the UK or any other country.

The payment works in a series of levels that you can move up on depending on how many hours per week you put in.

So the more hours you put in, the more you get paid.

The company pays per text and per minute of phone call (if you go for that option too). As far as I can tell, the payment is around 20 pence (about $0.25) per text you send.

12. Text121 Chat

Text121 Chat connects businesses that need text chat operators, customer service agents, and adult phone operators to those looking for such jobs.

Text chat operators can work from home as much or as little as they want, as long as they commit to sending at least 1000 messages a month.

Why is it here under adult texting? Because most of their clients are looking for adult text operators.

How’s the pay?

You’ll get paid per text message; little information is available but it’s reportedly $0.07 per message.

13. TexKings

TexKings is a company that partners with various agencies and specializes in marketing and recruitment.

They’re continually hiring text chat moderators to react and reply to text messages sent by users. The content of the messages range from the mundane to erotic, but when they cross over to offensive to malicious, you’ll need to handle that as well.

How’s the pay?

The pay varies according to the project and the number of messages you’re able to send, but it ranges from 8 to 15 euro cents per message.

They also give out bonuses between €25 to €125.

14. FlirtBucks

This one is a bit different from the other adult texting apps in that you’d need a computer to get paid to text and flirt with men on the platform.

But FlirtBucks offers their Chat Operators a safe environment to interact with clients, whether through text chat or through video calls.

Note that although you can do video calls, you don’t have to take your clothes off. In fact, this is discouraged.

FlirtBucks instead encourages friendly, playful, flirtatious conversations and interactions. They remind their Chat Hostesses that they are in control of the chat; if the conversation crosses the line and becomes too graphic, they can always close the chat session.

If you have a pleasant personality and can talk to anyone about anything online, being a Chat Hostess might be a lucrative side gig for you.

How’s the pay?

In your first 3 months, you can earn 10 cents per minute, and if you go beyond six months, you can earn 15 cents per minute texting.

You can earn more if you chat with two or more clients at the same time.

Video chat earnings are higher, but you don’t have to do this, as I’ve mentioned.

15. Phrendly

Phrendly is an app that allows users to flirt through text, phone calls, and video calls without having to give out their personal numbers or risk real-life rejections.

It’s been described as “paid Tinder” in that it works similarly, with users swiping left or right. The difference is once someone likes your profile and initiates texting, you get paid to text with them.

How’s the pay?

You can make $0.35 per text message that you reply to if you reply within 24 hours. So it’s in your interest to engage and keep that person replying if you want to earn more.

Once you accumulate $10, you can withdraw it through direct deposit to your US-based bank account.

If you’re interested in receiving phone or video calls, you can earn even more; you can set your audio call rate up to $48 per hour and your video call rate up to $66 per hour, and you get 70% of that.

A catch: whoever initiates the contact is the one who pays. So make sure you patiently wait for someone to text you first.

16. BONUS: ChatOperatorJobs.com

This website isn’t an adult-only text site. Instead, it’s like a marketplace that connects chat operators with companies looking for text chat services.

You can find various chat opportunities here.

How’s the pay?

Earn $0.13 – $0.19 for every message you answer on your cell phone, tablet or PC!

The best part? You can work part-time or full time – All hours and days available. Plus, there is no experience necessary. If you pass basic checks, you can start almost immediately.

Get Paid to Text: Wholesome No-Brainer SMS to Adult Chats

Getting paid to text is unlikely to be the dream job you are envisioning, but there are still some programs out there that will help you make some extra cash in your spare time.

If texting isn’t really your thing, though, then I have suggestions for other easy ways to make money with your phone.

Here are other ways to earn through doing the most mundane stuff: watching TV, listening to music, eating, taking a walk, or simply hanging out.

Or check out these 100 easy ways to make extra money and find the right job for you.

You’d be surprised at what some people will pay you to do.