How Much Do Transcribers Earn?

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. According to PayScale, the median transcriptionists' salary is $15.22 per hour.

How much do transcribers earn UK?

In the UK, the average wage for transcribers can be between 50p and £1 per audio minute, depending on your skills. The more general transcribing work is, of course, going to pay the least and the more skilled will be at the higher end.

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.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.