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Audio & Transcription Jobs

Convert spoken audio into text and get paid. From general transcription to medical and legal specialist work — plus AI platforms that include audio tasks.

Typical Earnings
$0.10 – $5.00 / audio min
Platforms Listed
13
Experience Needed
None

Before You Apply

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Typing Speed Matters

Aim for 75+ WPM. Below 60 WPM and your hourly rate will be very low.

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Read the Style Guide First

Most test failures come from ignoring formatting rules, not poor accuracy.

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Use Good Headphones

Closed-back headphones (not earbuds) make difficult audio much clearer.

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Get a Foot Pedal

A USB foot pedal (~$70) lets you control playback hands-free and speeds you up significantly.

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Non-English Speakers: Apply to GoTranscript

GoTranscript is actively hiring for 140+ languages right now.

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Specialise for More Pay

Medical and legal transcription pays 2–4x general rates. Worth the extra training.

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13 Platforms to Apply to Right Now

Dedicated transcription platforms plus AI annotation sites that regularly include audio work.

Top Pick

GoTranscript

General & Multi-language Transcription

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Rev

Transcription, Captions & Subtitles

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TranscribeMe

General, Medical & Legal

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Ditto Transcripts

Legal, Medical & Law Enforcement

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Speechpad

Transcription, Captions & Translation

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Scribie

General Transcription

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QuickTate

Voicemails, Legal & Medical

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Outlier AI

AI Audio Evaluation

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Remotasks (Scale AI)

Audio Labeling & Transcription

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Appen (CrowdGen)

Speech Data & Audio Recording

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Clickworker

Audio & Speech Microtasks

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TELUS International AI

Audio Transcription & Speech Eval

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Amazon MTurk

Transcription Microtasks

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What Does It Actually Pay?

Your real hourly earnings depend on typing speed, audio quality, and specialisation.

TypeRate
General Transcription (beginner)$3 – $7/hr
General Transcription (experienced)$15 – $25/hr
Captioning$0.54 – $1.10/audio min
Subtitling / Translation$1.50 – $3.00/audio min
Legal Transcription$20 – $45/hr
Medical Transcription$18 – $35/hr
Rush / Special ProjectsUp to $5.00/audio min

Beginner earnings are lower until you build speed and accuracy. Specialising in medical or legal transcription significantly increases pay. Earnings vary. These are estimates based on publicly reported rates

Ready to start transcribing?

Start with TranscribeMe or GoTranscript — both are beginner-friendly and open globally. Apply to multiple platforms and keep building your speed.

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