Many companies that offer proofreading services rely on independent contractors who work at home to service their clients.
Two of the best things about working at home as a proofreader is that it’s almost always flexible work AND it can pay very well!
Today, I did some searching and put together a list of companies that are advertising their need for work at home proofreaders right now.
Keep in mind that these companies will require some or all of the following:
- Past experience as a proofreader or other relevant experience
- A college degree
- Passing a proofreading skills test
If you have none of the above but have complete faith in your ability to proofread for others, you may consider starting your own proofreading side hustle instead, which requires none of the above.
Companies Hiring Proofreaders Right Now
1 – TSR Consulting Services
TSR Consulting Services is a staffing agency currently looking for a proofreader labeling consultant. Candidate is responsible for proofreading labeling documents including US package inserts and CPLP/CCDSs. Some data entry and data tracking is involved as well.
They prefer if you have a bachelor’s degree in English or science, although this is not required. Also, they require a minimum of 1 year of labeling proofreading experience in a regulated environment, or at least 3 years other specialized proofreading or pharmaceutical experience.
You would be working 20 to 40 hours a week (on average 30 hours). Rate of pay is not listed.
Go here to apply.
2 – Responsive Education Solutions – (Texas Only)
According to the job description, you would “review and edit manuscripts according to project guidelines, schedules, budgets, and departmental standards of quality and accuracy. The Editor/Proofreader will write or rewrite portions of manuscript, proofread copy, and make necessary corrections according to the Texas state curriculum standards.”
To qualify, you must have a bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university as well as at least one year of experience in editing and proofreading.
This is a full-time role, paying between $18 and $21 hourly.
Go here to apply.
3 – Scribendi
Scribendi is almost always hiring work at home editors/proofreaders. They allow you to choose only the assignments that interest you and work entirely on your own schedule.
To qualify to work as an editor/proofreader for Scribendi, you must have at minimum a university degree in a relevant field as well as at least three years of past experience in one of the following: editing, writing, document production, or language teaching. You must also have native-level English ability.
This is open to US residents, but they currently cannot accept applicants from the following states: California, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, South Dakota, Washington DC, West Virginia, or Wyoming.
Go here to apply, or read our Scribendi review for more details.
4 – Proofreading Pal
Proofreading Pal is hiring work at home proofreaders in the US, and it appears they may be open to hiring candidates from other countries as well.
According to Proofreading Pal, their proofreaders earn between $500 and $3,000 per month.
To qualify, you must be currently employed by or enrolled as a graduate or postgraduate student in an accredited United States college or university and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. OR have a graduate degree with a minimum of five years of professional proofreading and editing experience.
Go here to apply.
5 – Proofreading Services
Proofreading Services appears to have an ongoing need for work at home proofreaders. They are open worldwide. There are opportunities to work full-time or part-time.
To qualify to work with Proofreading Services, you have to take and pass a timed, 20-minute proofreading quiz.
They claim that most of their proofreaders earn between $19 and $46 hourly. It will depend on your turnaround time.
Go here to apply, or read our Proofreading Services review.
If You Don’t Qualify For the Companies Above …
I mentioned this previously, but if you don’t qualify to work for any of the companies above, or you’re just more interested in doing your own thing, you may want to consider working for yourself as a proofreader.
Starting your own business or side hustle as a proofreader means that you get to set your own hours, find your own high-paying clients, and set your own rates.
It goes without saying, but starting your own thing requires a lot of time, patience, and perseverance. But in the long-run, it’s the most rewarding, most lucrative option.
If you want to think more about going this route, I’d recommend listening to this free, online webinar from my friend Caitlin Pyle. She explains a great deal more about the earning potential, what’s involved, and whether or not you’re cut out to do it!
Caitlin actually lost her day job and then built up a side business as a proofreader, earning more than $43,000 in a single year just working for herself! So, she does know exactly what she’s talking about.
Go here to sign up for the webinar and see what you think.
Good luck if you apply to any of the jobs above!
