Administrative jobs offer increased opportunities for remote-work, particularly for job-seekers with more than a high school degree and technical skills such as experience in word processing and spreadsheet programs. Job responsibilities include scheduling, report-building and data entry. Administrative jobs are found in every industry and most offer on-the-job training. Salaries are experiencing below average growth due to automation and software
Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Data Entry in United States are Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $100,155, Insurance with a median total pay of $45,068, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $44,615, Legal with a median total pay of $44,443, and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $44,132.
Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services
The top paying company in Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services for Data Entry is McMaster-Carr.
Frequently asked questions about Data Entry salaries
The average salary for Data Entry is $48,029 per year or $23 per hour, with top earners making up to $69,972 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $39,698 (25th percentile) to $58,654 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 11458 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Data Entry employees.
The highest salary for Data Entry is $58,654 per year, $4,888 per month or $28 per hour.
The lowest salary for Data Entry is $39,698 per year, $3,308 per month or $19 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Data Entry ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,453 per year (estimate) and goes up to $46,090 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.