20 Legitimate Work From Home Jobs With No Startup Fee

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.

New remote jobs were added to this list on October 20, 2026. If a job has closed when you visit, check back soon.

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. The description says work from anywhere, but the current application asks about living and working in Italy, so country eligibility is unclear.

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 and provides training; no claims experience is required. Applicants must be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, type at least 40 WPM, and live in AL, AR, FL, GA, ID, IA, KS, KY, LA, MS, NE, NC, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA and WI. You need your own Windows 11 computer and qualifying internet. Shifts depend on disaster-response needs, and there may be long periods without work.

6 – Concentrix – Customer Service Rep – Financial. Remote work in AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV and WY. Answer inbound calls, help with basic technical problems, update records, and offer additional products or services. Requires a high school diploma or GED, six months of customer service experience, and open availability. Pays $15–$17/hour, with paid training and benefits for eligible employees. Exact shifts and weekly hours are not listed. You need a quiet workspace, qualifying high-speed internet, a smartphone, and a computer for testing; work equipment may be provided but is not guaranteed. Concentrix does not charge applicants to apply or be considered for employment.

7 – Brooks Running – Customer Service Specialist – Direct to Consumer. Remote in CO, DC, FL, ID, IL, IN, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NM, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, or WA. Temporary, full-time work from October 19, 2026 through March 2027, helping customers by phone and written support channels. Requires an associate degree or at least one year of customer-service experience, computer skills, and typing at 60 WPM. Two weeks of weekday virtual training are required. Remote pay is $18.79–$20.10/hour depending on location, with benefits.

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 – DoorDash – Enterprise Support Specialist. A U.S. remote option is listed. Help restaurant partners with online-ordering problems through chat, email, phone, and SMS. Requires at least three years of customer-support or operations experience in SaaS, technology, or an online platform, plus ticketing-system and troubleshooting skills. The national base salary range is $48,000–$70,600, with health coverage, a 401(k) match, paid leave, and other benefits. Exact hours are not listed. DoorDash states that it never asks applicants to pay money during hiring.

10 – DataAnnotation – Generalist AI Trainer. Review, compare, and improve AI responses for accuracy, logic, tone, and instruction-following. Strong writing and reasoning are required, and applicants must qualify before receiving work. The current role page advertises rates up to $25-$50 per hour depending on the task, with flexible hours and weekly payments. This is independent-contractor work; the advertised range does not guarantee a particular rate or available assignments.

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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 – Time Etc – Virtual Assistant. US permanent residents work as independent contractors providing administrative and executive-assistant support from home. Flexible part-time work starts at $17 per hour; it is not intended to provide a full-time income. The application asks for at least 5-8 years of paid work experience and availability during normal working hours. You need your own computer, and Time Etc explicitly says it charges no fee to apply or work.

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 – Comfrt – CX Social Representative. US remote employees handle TikTok Shop refunds, returns, exchanges, disputes, shipping issues, and product reviews, with some live chat as needed. Customer-support or e-commerce experience is preferred, not required; pay is $18-$22 per hour with paid time off, company-covered health insurance, a 5% 401(k) match, and product discounts.

16 – Appen – 3D & LiDAR Data Annotation Analyst. Remote applicants in the US label images, video, and 3D sensor data to help train AI systems. Pays $30-$32 per hour and requires image-annotation/GenAI experience, strong spatial reasoning, and experience meeting productivity and accuracy targets. A degree and specialized 3D or CAD experience are preferred. The application screens for US work authorization and 6+ hours a day of repetitive labeling. Equipment is provided; reliable home internet and a quiet workspace are required.

17 – TTEC – Customer Service Representative. Remote US employees answer customer calls and research solutions. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, six months of customer-service experience, computer skills, and hardwired internet above 25 Mbps. Applicants in AK, CA, HI, IL, and MT are excluded; CO, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, OR, WA and DC are considered only for special business needs. Benefits and online training are offered, with webcam participation required during training. The listing gives a $13-$16.35 starting wage but does not state the pay period or shifts. TTEC says it does not charge recruitment fees or require purchases from the company.

18 – Cadence – Outbound Patient Enrollment Specialist. US remote workers call referred patients, explain services, complete enrollments, and schedule follow-ups. Standard hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in Eastern, Central, Mountain, or Pacific Time. Pay is $23-$24 per hour plus incentives, with benefits. Requires at least two years of sales or customer-service experience, high-volume calling experience, CRM skills, and experience using AI tools.

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.