If you don't mind the idea of phone work from home but would prefer not to do customer service or sales like the options listed here, you might consider applying for work from home telephone survey jobs. I've been coming across a lot of different companies lately that hire for this.
While telephone interviewer jobs are outbound calling, you may not be quite as likely to irritate the people you call because you aren't trying to sell anything.
Instead, you're just gathering information. The type of information you're gathering will depend on the company you work for and what type of business they are in.
There are several different companies you can apply with to become a surveyor/ interviewer.
Below I've provided the name, website link, and some brief information about each company. Keep in mind job openings come and go, so there may or may not be openings now.
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Work From Home Telephone Survey Jobs
1 – G1 Survey Research
This is a work-from-home telephone survey job with G1 Survey Research. You make outbound calls and ask people opinion-based questions for research studies. There is no sales, no telemarketing, and no customer service involved, you just follow a script and record answers.
The job is remote and flexible, so you can work from anywhere with a computer, headset, and internet connection. It is probably one of the most flexible options listed here. Pay is typically hourly with possible bonuses, but hours can vary depending on available survey projects.
This role is best for extra or supplemental income, since work is project-based and not always consistent. It’s a good fit if you’re comfortable on the phone and want low-stress remote work.
Go here to apply.
2 – Penn-State
This is a part-time survey interviewer job with Penn State’s Survey Research Center. May be the most ideal option on this list for beginners. You make phone calls to people in Pennsylvania and ask them questions for a health research study. You read from a script and type in answers. There is no selling and no customer service.
The job is mostly evenings and weekends, and you must be available on weekends. You only need to work about 8–10 hours per week, and paid training is provided. Depending on your location, the job may be remote or in person.
No prior call center or research experience is required. You just need to be reliable, comfortable talking on the phone, and able to use a computer. This is a good option if you want flexible, part-time work or are interested in helping with real research projects.
Go here for more details and to apply.
3 – Advanis
This is a work-from-home telephone survey job with Advanis for people in Canada. You make outbound calls and ask people questions for research surveys on different topics. There is no selling, marketing, or solicitation involved, you are just collecting information and recording answers.
The job is part-time and usually requires working evenings and weekends. Training is fully paid, and scheduling is flexible. You are paid an hourly wage, with chances to earn bonuses based on performance. This role is meant for extra income rather than full-time work.
You must speak English clearly and have basic computer skills. You’ll also need a computer, phone, headset, high-speed internet, and a quiet place to work. Bilingual skills are a plus but not required.
Go here to check for job openings at Advanis.
FlexJobs is a site I've used for years that you can join to find scam-free, vetted, ad-free remote job leads, and they have opportunities like this as well! Go here to check them out.
4 – Dynata
This is a part-time, temporary work-from-home job with Dynata doing phone surveys. You make outbound calls to people and ask them questions on topics like opinions, politics, or customer satisfaction. You simply read the questions and type in their answers. There is no sales, no collections, and no convincing people to buy anything.
The job pays $13 per hour and includes paid training. You must be able to work evening hours on weekdays and at least one weekend shift each week. Shifts are a minimum of four hours, with about 20 hours per week required. This job is meant for extra or short-term income, not full-time work.
You must live in certain U.S. states and have your own computer, headset, webcam, and a quiet place to work. Basic typing and computer skills are needed, but no special experience is required. If you’re comfortable talking on the phone and following a script, this is a straightforward work-from-home survey job.
Go here to check for openings and apply.
5 – Yardi-Matrix
This job is a temporary phone-based survey role with Yardi Matrix. You call apartment communities and ask simple questions about rent prices, rent specials, and availability. You pretend to be a potential renter so the information stays accurate. There is no selling involved.
You need a computer, high-speed internet, and a phone with long-distance calling. Calls must be made during business hours (9 AM–6 PM in the local time zone), and there are weekly survey quotas to meet. The job requires being polite, clear on the phone, and paying attention to details.
Pay is $6 per hour plus extra pay per survey, depending on the outcome of the call, so this is probably only good for extra money considering the low pay. You are guaranteed at least minimum wage for your state, but you can earn more if you work quickly. This role is open to U.S. residents only. They hire seasonally three times per year.
Check for job openings here, or read the Yardi review here.
6 – 60 Decibels
This is a remote survey enumerator job with 60 Decibels. You make phone calls to people and ask survey questions to collect information about programs, services, or experiences. You follow a script and record answers, and there is no sales or customer service involved.
The work is done remotely and is usually project-based or contract work. Schedules can vary depending on the project, and some roles may require you to meet daily or weekly survey targets. Training and guidance are provided so you know how to conduct the surveys correctly.
This role is open to people in many countries and is a good fit if you’re comfortable on the phone, detail-oriented, and reliable. It’s often best for flexible or supplemental income, especially if you like research or data collection work.
Go here for the full job description and to apply.
7 – Service 800
This is a work-from-home customer interview job with Service 800. You call customers who recently had a service experience and ask them questions about it. You are not selling anything and you are not doing collections, you are just gathering feedback and recording answers.
This job requires previous customer service experience, basic computer skills, and strong phone skills. You must be able to work 20–40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during regular business hours. Service 800 only hires workers in certain U.S. states, including Florida, Georgia, Texas, Iowa, Minnesota, and a few others.
Pay is hourly and includes taxes, with benefits like healthcare and a 401(k), which is uncommon for remote phone jobs. You need your own computer, a wired internet connection, and a quiet place to work. Background checks and skills testing are required before hiring.
It may be one of the better options listed for stability since you have employee status, set hours, and hourly pay along with benefits.
Go here to check for openings at Service 800.
8 – Bonus Tip – Check FlexJobs For Even More Interviewer Jobs
FlexJobs is one of my favorite sites to use for finding remote jobs and learning about new companies that hire remotely.
The great thing about FlexJobs is that they guarantee ALL listings are scam-free. They list hundreds of jobs — all of which are either remote or flexible in nature — five days per week. There are also no ads on the site.
Because there are no ads, they do charge a membership fee since that is the only way they can see a return on their job-searching efforts. But it's cheap — you can get access for only $2.95 for the first 14 days just to see if you think a subscription would be worth it!
If you sign up and don't like it, it's very easy to cancel right away so you are not billed again for the following month.
Go here to check out FlexJobs.
Good luck!

Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 15 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.