Not having a high-speed Internet connection, an up-to-date computer, and/or the most current version of Windows may adversely impact your earnings.

After the application process has been completed, you will undergo Online training, read our Online Help Manual, successfully complete an online Evaluation Quiz and then complete a short series of testing jobs to be certain you are sufficiently qualified and experienced to do the work required. You can expect this qualification process to take a few hours of your time.

Pay for Transcription work done under contract
For transcription work done, typists are compensated on a pay-by-the-word basis. The pay rate for the work is ½ cent per word. For serious typists with good skills this will usually generate $12 - $15 per hour after a short period of working within our system. If your typing skills, speed and ability to turn around jobs efficiently and quickly are good, fast typists can earn more than $15 per hour.

Typists who approach the work on a more serious, full time basis typically make considerably more per hour than those who sign up for more limited amounts of work. Increased familiarity with the operation of the SpeakWrite system and software, the efficiencies of longer periods of time 'at work' without interruptions and a better mix of longer, more profitable jobs assigned to them, all contribute to this increased net rate per hour. On the other hand, many SpeakWrite typists prefer to schedule their work in shorter bursts, or to sign in at less traditional hours for their assignments and the SpeakWrite system accommodates them as well. (Not having a high-speed Internet connection, an up-to-date computer, and/or the most current version of Windows may impact your earning ability.)

How does the Pay-By-The-Word, work at home rate compare with a traditional work environment and pay rate?
Unclear as to the net advantages, disadvantages, and pay realized by a work at home job versus working 'in an office'? Click here for an online, interactive comparison tool to help you evaluate.

Methods and schedule for payment for work
Payment for all contract work is made twice a month via check by mail or by direct deposit. Because of banking regulations, we cannot offer direct deposit for typists residing in Canada.