Legitimate remote employers should not charge you an application, training, or starter fee. The 20 companies below had remote applications open when I checked them, and none of them charge a fee to apply or get hired.
Hiring needs change quickly, so an opening may close after this article is updated. Keep in mind that you may still need your own computer, internet, or equipment.
If buying a computer is the problem, I also keep a list of companies that send remote workers equipment.
An employer may also require a background check or drug screening. A regular employer may cover those costs, while some contractor opportunities may require workers to pay for a legitimate screening after an offer.
Do Not Pay a Remote Job Scammer
Research I did online continues to show reports of text-only interviews and fake checks for equipment. The Federal Trade Commission warns that honest employers will not ask you to pay for the promise of a job.
Never deposit a check and use it to buy equipment from an employer's chosen “vendor.” The check can appear to clear before it is found to be fake, leaving you responsible for the money. That is a scam!
Be suspicious of unexpected job offers sent through WhatsApp, Telegram, or text. Apply through the official careers page and check the sender's email domain.
You can read my work-from-home scam checklist here for more warning signs.
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20 Work-at-Home Jobs With No Startup Fees
The list below includes flexible contract work as well as part-time and full-time employee jobs. Read each listing carefully for location, schedule, equipment, and screening requirements.
1 – Clickworker – Online Microtask Worker. Work in many countries on research, surveys, app testing, text creation, recordings, and AI training. No degree or experience is listed; work and pay vary by task, with approved work paid weekly.
2 – Chatdesk (DBA Remarkable AI) – Customer Support Expert. Entry-level contractors answer customers through email and social media without taking calls. You choose your availability; projects vary, and you need strong written English, a computer, and reliable internet.
3 – Literably – Transcriptionist. Listen to students reading and document their errors from anywhere on your own schedule. No experience is required, but you must be 18 and pass an assessment; Literably says workers can earn more than $10 per hour.
4 – HumanSignal – AI Content Creator. US contractors record and upload short videos to help train AI. No experience is required, but you must be comfortable on camera and have a quality smartphone or camera; approved work pays up to $80 per hour.
5 – First Call Claims Solutions – Temporary Customer Service Representative. Help customers begin insurance claims after disasters by collecting information. This seasonal, on-call job pays $15 per hour, provides training, and requires no claims experience; state eligibility varies.
6 – Lumistry – Associate Technical Support Specialist. Support pharmacy clients by phone and email, troubleshoot systems, and create tickets. No degree or experience is listed, but customer-service and problem-solving skills are needed; pay is $17-$20 per hour with benefits.
7 – Tovala – Customer Support Specialist. Provide full-time phone, chat, and email support for smart ovens, the app, and meal-service questions. You need technical troubleshooting skills, 40 WPM typing, and weekend availability; pay is not listed, but benefits and a free Tovala oven are included.
8 – 3Play Media – Transcriptionist and Editor. US contractors select projects, edit transcripts, and research unfamiliar terms. You must be 18 and have excellent grammar, research, and independent-working skills; rates vary and payment is weekly.
9 – Daily Transcription – English Transcriptionist. Applicants in seven listed countries transcribe verbatim and clean-verbatim audio. You must be 18, write native-level American English, and pass a strict test; the application asks about transcription experience, and pay is not listed.
10 – DataAnnotation – Generalist AI Trainer. Review, compare, and improve AI responses for accuracy, logic, tone, and instruction-following. Strong writing and reasoning plus an assessment are required; generalist rates start at about $25-$30 or more per hour, with weekly payments and no minimum hours.
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11 – Ansafone Contact Centers – Customer Service Representative. Remote applicants in IN, NC, NV, TN, or TX handle high-volume calls and work across several computer systems. Starting pay is $13.50 per hour with paid training, benefits, and equipment provided; basic Windows skills, typing 25-30 WPM, and a background check are required.
12 – Welo Data – Internet Search Quality Rater. Part-time W-2 employees in listed US states evaluate search results and complete online research tasks for 10-29 hours per week. No specialized technical experience is required, but you must complete training modules and pass a client exam; available hours vary by project needs.
13 – Foundever – Healthcare Customer Service Associate. US employees answer inbound calls and help customers with benefits enrollment and related questions. The job pays $16 per hour with paid training and benefits; it requires a high school diploma or equivalent, six months of healthcare-setting experience, flexible availability, and a background check.
14 – Transcom – Technical and Customer Experience Advisor. Employees in listed US states provide full-time phone support for smartphones, computers, billing, and account questions. Starting pay is $17.31 per hour plus incentives, with paid training, benefits, and computer equipment; a high school diploma or equivalent, 30 WPM typing speed, and a background check are required.
15 – Bolt Farm Treehouse – Remote Appointment Setter. Answer inbound guest calls, collect trip details, transfer callers, and schedule follow-ups during a full-time Monday-Friday schedule. Related customer-service or scheduling experience is helpful but not required; pay is $23.08 per hour with bonuses and one-on-one training, and state restrictions apply.
16 – Optimyl Benefits – Administrative Assistant. This temporary US remote position runs 20-25 hours per week through January 2027 and pays $20 per hour. Enter quoting and underwriting information, prepare quotes, and review paperwork; a high school diploma or GED plus Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills are required.
17 – Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners – Compliance Specialist. Run military-status and bankruptcy searches, review documents, and maintain legal data during standard full-time business hours. A high school diploma and basic Microsoft Office skills are required; legal or mortgage experience and an associate degree are preferred, while pay is not listed.
18 – Lightspeed Systems – Student Safety Specialist. Review student internet activity involving bullying, violence, self-harm, and other serious concerns, and sometimes call school officials about urgent alerts. This part-time or on-call job pays $18-$20 per hour and requires a high school diploma, comfort viewing disturbing content, and some nights, weekends, holidays, or off-hours.
19 – Liberty Mutual – Customer Service Insurance Assistant, Commercial. Handle inbound insurance calls, billing questions, payments, documents, and account updates in eligible US locations. A high school diploma is required and one to two years of customer-service or administrative experience is preferred; typical starting pay is $43,500-$54,500 with benefits and paid training.
20 – Canvas Medical – Customer Operations Coordinator, Support. This full-time US remote role primarily handles account access, permission changes, and support tickets through email, Slack, and web forms. At least one year of support, operations, or customer-facing experience is required; pay is $65,000-$80,000 per year with insurance, a 401(k), flexible PTO, parental leave, and a home-office stipend.
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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.