Does Transcribing Pay Well?

Transcription is a well-paying career with many opportunities. A transcriptionist's salary is generally around $15, while an advanced transcriptionist earns around $25 to $30 per hour. With this rate, you can easily earn $1,500 every month if you work 2.5 hours per day for 24 days.

Can you really make money transcribing?

You can make money transcribing (good money) and it's in high demand, it's just not the right fit for me. But, if you like it and you're willing to put in the work to get good at it, then transcribing could provide you an awesome work at home career that allows you to work anywhere in the world.

How much do beginner transcriptionists make?

According to Payscale, the average hourly rate for a transcriptionist is $16.33. Beginners who do general online transcription may only earn about $10 an hour or less, but there's potential to earn over $25 an hour as you gain experience and enter into higher-paid specialties.