6 Entry-Level Remote Jobs With No Experience That Actually Hire

Yes, entry level remote jobs with no experience exist. The ones that hire beginners most often are customer service, tech support, data entry and admin, AI data annotation, virtual assistant work and content moderation. Most train you on the job within weeks, and while starting pay is modest, these roles lead to better-paid remote work.

None of these jobs needs a degree, which makes them some of the most practical online jobs with no degree required. For what pays most once you have experience, see our list of the highest paying jobs without a degree. This guide sticks to the remote jobs for beginners you can realistically land first.

"No experience" rarely means no skills. If you have worked in retail, food service or a front desk, or volunteered on a help line, you already have the customer-facing experience these employers screen for.

How much do entry-level remote jobs pay?

Where the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publishes national wage data, I use it. Otherwise I describe pay instead of inventing a number. A median is the midpoint for all workers in a job, so new hires usually start below it.

In the UK, most of these roles start at or a little above the legal minimum. From April 2026 the UK National Living Wage is £12.71 an hour for workers aged 21 and over, and £10.85 for ages 18 to 20, according to GOV.UK.

Applying from outside the US or UK? Pay follows your local market, and the gap can be large. Our breakdown of Filipino remote worker pay shows how that plays out in practice.

1. Remote customer service representative

What it is: You answer customer questions, fix account problems, process orders and handle returns by phone, live chat or email. According to the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, the job typically needs only a high school diploma, and on-the-job training usually lasts two to four weeks.

Why it matters: Remote customer service jobs are the biggest door into working from home. BLS projects the field will shrink 5 percent from 2025 to 2035 as chatbots take simple questions, yet it still expects about 289,500 openings a year as people retire or move on.

Realistic pay: The BLS median was $21.53 an hour in May 2025, with the lowest 10 percent earning under $15.27. Where you work matters: call-center outsourcing firms paid a median of $17.68, while insurance carriers paid $22.47. Apply directly to banks, insurers and software companies, not only to outsourcers.

Who it suits: Calm, quick typists who can work some evenings or weekends. Expect call targets and monitored quality scores.

Phone, chat or email?

Chat and email roles suit strong writers, and many have you handle two or three chats at once. Phone roles hire in bigger numbers and are usually easier to get. If a posting says "omnichannel," you will do all three.

2. Entry-level tech support (help desk)

What it is: Help desk technicians walk users through password resets, Wi-Fi problems, software errors and new device setups, usually by phone, chat or remote screen sharing.

Why it matters: It pays noticeably more than general customer service and leads into better-paid IT careers. BLS reports a median of $61,860 a year for computer user support specialists in May 2025, with the lowest 10 percent earning under $40,980.

The catch: BLS notes that many of these workers have some college, but a high school diploma plus relevant IT certifications can qualify you. Our guide to certifications that pay well compares the entry-level options. Many first help desk roles are on-site or hybrid, so stay open to that for your first year.

Who it suits: The person friends and family already call when their laptop acts up.

3. Data entry and remote admin support

What it is: Entering and cleaning records in spreadsheets or customer databases, processing orders or claims, updating calendars and managing shared inboxes.

Why it matters: Pure data entry jobs have shrunk as software automates them, and the title is favorite bait for scammers. Real openings still exist, usually under other names. Search for "administrative assistant," "order processing," "claims processing" or "back office" with a remote filter.

Realistic pay: Usually in line with, or a little below, customer service rates. Treat any ad that promises high pay for simple typing as a warning sign.

Who it suits: Accurate, fast typists who like quiet, repeatable work. Learn to sort, filter and use basic formulas in Excel or Google Sheets, and take a free typing test so you can quote your speed.

4. AI data annotation and search rating

What it is: You label images, rate chatbot answers, compare search results or write sample questions that help train AI systems. Most of this work runs through vendor platforms that hire people as independent contractors.

Why it matters: It is one of the few remote jobs where the hiring test is the job itself: you pass a qualification exam, then pick up tasks when they are available. A second language or specialist knowledge, such as nursing or coding, often unlocks better-paid projects.

Realistic pay: You are paid per hour or per task, and rates vary widely by project, language and country. Work can also dry up without warning, so treat it as flexible side income rather than your only paycheck.

Who it suits: Careful readers who can follow long, detailed guidelines. As a contractor you handle your own taxes: in the US you usually get a 1099 form instead of a W-2, and in the UK you register for Self Assessment with HMRC.

5. Virtual assistant

What it is: You manage email, calendars, bookings, travel research, invoice reminders or social media scheduling for small business owners and busy professionals.

Why it matters: It is the most flexible option here, because you can start with one client and build from there. Most virtual assistants (VAs) work freelance rather than as employees.

Realistic pay: You set your rate. Beginners usually start low to win their first reviews, then raise prices once they have results to show.

How to start: Pick two or three services you can do well today, write a one-paragraph offer and pitch people you already know before trying marketplaces like Upwork or Fiverr. This 30-day plan to start freelancing walks you through the first month.

6. Content moderator

What it is: You review posts, comments, ads, product listings or user profiles and decide whether they break a platform's rules.

Why it matters: Platforms need human judgment for edge cases that automated filters miss, and the training covers the policies, so many teams hire beginners.

Realistic pay: Usually similar to customer service. Many roles are with outsourcing firms rather than the platforms themselves.

Who it suits: Steady, policy-minded people. Some review queues include disturbing material, so ask in the interview what content you would review and what wellness support the company offers.

Where can beginners find legitimate remote jobs?

1. Company career pages. List banks, insurers, retailers and software companies you know, then search each careers page for "remote." Applying directly cuts out most scams.
2. Major job boards. LinkedIn and Indeed both let you filter by remote and entry level. Before applying, confirm the same job appears on the company's own website.
3. Government job sites. In the US, the FTC points job seekers to USAJobs.gov and CareerOneStop. In the UK, use the GOV.UK Find a job service.
4. Staffing agencies. Reputable agencies are paid by the hiring company, so they should never charge you a fee.
5. Freelance marketplaces. Best for virtual assistant and annotation-style work.

How to get past the "no experience" filter

Most beginner applications fail at the resume screen, not the interview. Rewrite your resume summary so it speaks to the remote job you want, not your last one. For example:

Friendly, reliable retail associate with two years of handling customer questions, refunds and complaints. Types 55 words per minute, comfortable with Google Workspace and live chat tools, and available for evening and weekend shifts on US Eastern time.

Then paste your resume and the job posting into our free AI resume checker to see which keywords you are missing before you hit submit. Remote employers also screen your setup, so mention a quiet workspace, reliable wired internet and your time zone.

Before interviews, practice out loud with our common interview questions and answers, and prepare a short story about calming down an upset customer.

How do you spot a remote job scam?

Scammers post fake jobs where real employers do, and ads for work from home jobs with no experience needed are a favorite target. The FTC's guide to job scams warns that they want your money or your personal information. Check any offer against this table.

Real employers do need sensitive details eventually (in the US, your Social Security number; in the UK, your National Insurance number and a right-to-work check), but only after a written offer from a company you have verified.

Also watch for "task" jobs that pay small commissions for liking videos or rating products, then ask you to deposit your own money to unlock bigger earnings. No real job works that way.

If you have been targeted: In the US, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. In the UK, use Report Fraud, the police service that replaced Action Fraud in December 2025, online or on 0300 123 2040 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland; in Scotland, call Police Scotland on 101). If you already paid, contact your bank or payment app right away.