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 $48,027 per year or $23 per hour, with top earners making up to $69,929 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $39,708 (25th percentile) to $58,633 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 11471 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Data Entry employees.
The highest salary for Data Entry is $58,633 per year, $4,886 per month or $28 per hour.
The lowest salary for Data Entry is $39,708 per year, $3,309 per month or $19 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Data Entry ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $40,465 per year (estimate) and goes up to $46,110 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
How much does Data Entry make?
Total pay range
$40K - $59K/yr
$48K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$35K - $49K/yrBase pay
$5K - $10K/yrAdditional pay
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