If you’re good at grammar, excellent at spelling, and looking to work from home, proofreading may be an option to consider!
Many companies offering proofreading services rely on independent contractors who work from home to serve their clients.
Two of the best perks of working from home as a proofreader is that it’s almost always a flexible job 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 from home proofreaders.
Keep in mind that these companies will require some or all of the following:
- Previous experience as a proofreader or other relevant experience
- A university degree
- Pass a proofreading skills test
If you don’t have any of the above but are fully confident in your ability to proofread for others, instead, you can consider starting your own proofreading businesswhich does not require any of the above operations.
Companies are hiring proofreaders now
1 – Super Copy Editors
Super Copy Editors is a New York-based proofreading agency that works with advertising agencies, marketing teams, and corporations, and it’s always looking to add qualified freelance proofreaders to its team. This is a part-time freelance job, 100% remote, with an irregular schedule depending on current needs.
To qualify, you must have a college degree, be authorized to work in the United States, and have at least three to five years of demonstrated professional editing or proofreading experience. Extensive knowledge of AP, Chicago, AMA, APA or MLA style is required. Candidates with a background in advertising or marketing are given priority.
Pay is around $35 to $50 per hour on a project basis, which is significantly higher than many other proofreading services. Payments are made monthly.
2 – Word vice
Wordvice is an international editing and proofreading company that works primarily with academic researchers, academics and professionals.
They hire freelance editors and proofreaders from all over the world and appear to have some vacancies going on.
To qualify, you typically need an advanced degree, preferably a master’s or doctorate, as well as extensive publishing experience in your area of expertise.
Pay rates aren’t publicly listed, but the company says pay is fair and offers feedback and resources to help freelancers improve over time.
Go here to check openings with Wordvice.
3 – Preparatory work
You may already know Upwork as a site with lots of freelance gigs. Alternatively, Upwork is a freelance marketplace where proofreaders can create a profile and bid on proofreading jobs posted by clients around the world.
It works differently than the other options on this list because you find your own clients rather than being hired by a single company. You set your own rate, choose which jobs to apply for, and build your reputation over time through customer reviews.
Upwork proofreaders typically earn between $18 and $35 per hour, depending on experience and type of work. It can be a slow start while you build your profile and reviews, but many reviewers use it as a reliable, ongoing source of freelance income once they’re established.
Go here to get started on Upwork, or learn more about Upwork in this overview.
4 – Cambridge proofreading and editing
Cambridge Proofreading is a Chicago-based publishing company that works with academic and business editors around the world and regularly hires freelance editors.
This is a completely remote freelance job where you set your own schedule and choose which projects you want to take on.
To qualify, you must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, although a master’s or doctorate is strongly preferred. You’ll also need excellent English skills, prior editing experience, and reliable internet access. Candidates with expertise in STEM, business, IT, economics or law are preferred.
The average salary is between $20 and $30 per hour and is paid twice a month via direct deposit or Revolut. You receive job offers by email with all details in advance and can accept or decline with just one click.
Go here to verify openings with Cambridge Proofreading & Editing.
5 – Proofreading Services
Proofreading services appear to have an ongoing need for at-home proofreaders. They are open worldwide. There are opportunities to work full-time or part-time.
To be eligible to work with Proofreading Services, you must take and pass a 20-minute timed proofreading quiz.
They say most of their proofreaders make between $19 and $46 an hour. This will depend on your turnaround time.
Go here to apply, or read our Proofreading Services Review.
Would you rather work for yourself as a proofreader and make MORE money?
Working for yourself is usually the most profitable route, as you can set your own rates and seek out higher-paying clients.
If you want some advice on how to do this, I recommend this FREE 76-minute workshop explaining how to start your own freelance general proofreading business from home.
This webinar was hosted by a friend of mine who started her own proofreading business from home, earning $43,000 in her first year!
This is extremely useful information if you are seriously considering going it alone.
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Anna is a work-from-home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 15 years. His findings are published weekly here on Real Ways to Earn.
