Many companies that offer proofreading services rely on independent contractors who work at home to service their clients.
The two 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 research and put together a list of companies that are currently advertising their need for work at home proofreaders.
Note that these companies will require some or all of the following:
- Past experience as a proofreader or other relevant experience
- A college degree
- Pass a proofreading proficiency test
If you have none of the above but have complete faith in your ability to proofread for others, you may want to consider starting your own proofreading side hustle instead, which doesn’t require any of the above.
Companies currently hiring proofreaders
1 – TSR Consulting Services
TSR Consulting Services is a staffing agency currently seeking a Proofreader Labeling Consultant. Candidate is responsible for proofreading US package inserts and labeling documents including CPLP/CCDS Some data entry and data tracking is also involved.
They prefer if you have a bachelor’s degree in English or science, although it is not required. In addition, they require a minimum of 1 year of label proofreading experience in a regulated environment or at least 3 years of other specialized proofreading or pharmaceutical experience.
You will work 20 to 40 hours a week (30 hours on average). Pay rates are not listed.
go here To apply.
2 – Responsive Learning Solutions – (Texas only)
According to the job description, you will “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 manuscripts, proofread copies, and make revisions as necessary according to 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 $18 to $21 an hour.
go here To apply.
3 – Scribendi
Scribendi is almost always hiring home editors/proofreaders. They allow you to choose only those assignments that interest you and work entirely on your own schedule.
To qualify to work as an editor/proofreader for Scribendi, you must have a minimum university degree in a relevant field as well as at least three years of past experience in one of the following: editing, writing, document creation, or language teaching. You must have local level English skills.
It 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 Read our Scribendi review to apply, or for more details.
4 – Proofreading Pal
Proofreading Pal is hiring 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 or enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited United States college or university and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of professional proofreading and editing experience.
go here To apply.
5 – Proofreading Services
Proofreading services seem 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 must take and pass a timed, 20-minute proofreading quiz.
They claim that most of their proofreaders earn between $19 and $46 per hour. It will depend on your turnaround time.
go here To apply, or read our proofreading service reviews.
If you don’t qualify for the above companies…
I’ve mentioned this before, but if you’re not qualified to work for one of the companies above, or you’re more interested in doing your own thing, you might want to consider working for yourself as a proofreader.
Starting your own business or side hustle as a proofreader means you can 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 persistence. But in the long run, it’s the most rewarding, most profitable option.
If you want to think more about going this route, I recommend listening to this free, online webinar from my friend Caitlin Pyle. He explains much more about the earning potential, what’s involved and whether you can do it!
Caitlin actually lost her day job and then built a side business as a proofreader, earning over $43,000 a year just working for herself! So, he knows exactly what he is talking about.
Go here to sign up for the webinar and see what you think.
Good luck applying to any of the above jobs!
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