Get Paid for Editing and Proofreading at Scribendi

Updated October 10, 2026.

Scribendi is an editing and proofreading company based out of Canada. They have been around since 1997, hiring work from home proofreaders and editors.

Scribendi’s freelance editor roster is currently full, so they are not accepting applications right now.

Something like this might be ideal for you if you’re good with words but want something to do either in addition to or instead of writing jobs. It’s important to note however that this company does require you to have some experience with editing, proofreading, or a related field and also a college degree.

If in the US, you cannot work as a freelance editor for Scribendi if you live in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, or Wyoming.

How much does Scribendi pay?

Scribendi doesn’t list an hourly pay rate on its website. Freelance editors are paid per order, and you can see how much an assignment pays before accepting it.

They pay once a month through Payoneer.

I also looked over some reviews from Scribendi editors. These indicate that ultimately, your pay rate is dependent on how fast you can edit the documents.

You can potentially get faster as you learn the ropes, so earning more per hour is possible.

Can anyone in the world work for Scribendi?

Yes, they hire workers worldwide for proofreading/editing positions when applications are open, but you need native-level English ability.

You can use a Windows PC or Mac with Microsoft Word 2016 or later.

What are the educational requirements to be considered for employment?

Scribendi requires a university degree in a relevant field. A graduate degree is preferred.

It’s also important that you’ve had at least three years of experience in editing, writing, document production, or teaching languages as well as native level English ability.

Does Scribendi hire you as an employee?

No, Scribendi hires their telecommuters (work from home editors) as independent contractors.

What is the application process like?

When applications reopen, you’ll have to fill out their online application. You will only hear back from Scribendi after applying if they are seriously considering you for the job.

If you hear back, you’ll have to take a test to prove your skills. I’ve read that the test is a little difficult.

Is work consistent at Scribendi?

They say that they cannot guarantee you a set amount of work to do so the amount you get will likely vary.

This is one reason why it’s probably not a good idea to quit your day job to work for Scribendi full-time, because full-time may not be possible.

What do current and former workers say about editing for Scribendi?

The reviews are mixed. While some workers love the flexibility, management, and being able to pick and choose orders from a large pool, others got disgruntled pretty quickly.

I’ve seen multiple complaints about having to edit papers where English is not the first language of the writer, and essentially having to re-write the document.

When this is the case, apparently it is not worth the money because the work is project-based.

There were also some complaints about management — management expecting too much, short turnaround times, etc.

Feel free to go to Glassdoor and read through Scribendi’s reviews yourself to get some more details.

Where do you go to sign up for Scribendi?

You can go here to check when applications reopen.