Data Entry Keyers pay in the US: advertised rates, October 2026
By YourJobs Editorial
Based on 1,613 Data Entry Keyers postings on yourjobs.com between 20 September and 20 October 2026, of which 100% stated pay. The median advertised hourly rate was $18.75 (n = 1,605 postings with pay); the middle half of postings offered $18.75 to $18.75. This page was built 20 October 2026.
81% of these postings are from ApexGroup.
Advertised pay
| Measure | Hourly | Annual equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | $18.75 | $39,000 |
| Median advertised hourly rate | $18.75 | $39,000 |
| 75th percentile | $18.75 | $39,000 |
| Highest advertised rate we recorded | $150.00 | $312,000 |
Sample
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Postings, 20 September to 20 October 2026 | 1,613 |
| Postings that stated pay | 1,605 (100%) |
| Pay figures that came with a stated period | 81% |
| Postings with an employment type recorded | 1,605 (100%) |
| Full time, of postings with a type recorded | 0% |
| Part time, of postings with a type recorded | 100% |
| Employers | 5 |
| Cities | 242 |
Highest advertised rate we recorded
This is one posting, shown with its evidence. It is the top of the range, not a typical rate.
- Rate
- $150.00 per hour (hourly equivalent)
- Figure in posting (period inferred as hour)
- $75.00 to $150.00 per hour
- Job title
- Remote Data Entry Operator Full & Part Time
- Employer
- Apex Focus Group
- Location
- Asheville, North Carolina
- First seen
- 5 October 2026
- Posting text
- “…me from the comfort of your home. Compensation: * $75-$150 (per 1 hour session) * $300-$750 (multi-session st…”
- Posting
- View this job, still open
Employers posting the most Data Entry Keyers jobs in the US
| Employer | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| ApexGroup | 1,300 | $18.75 | Open jobs |
| Apex Focus Group | 304 | $112.50 | Open jobs |
| Sarnago And Sons | 7 | Open jobs |
A median is shown only where at least 30 of the employer's postings stated pay. Employers are counted by name as posted.
Data Entry Keyers pay by state
| State | Postings | Median advertised hourly rate | Pay page |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 466 | $18.75 | Data Entry Keyers pay in California |
| Texas | 278 | $18.75 | Data Entry Keyers pay in Texas |
| Florida | 200 | $18.75 | Data Entry Keyers pay in Florida |
| Arizona | 99 | $18.75 | Data Entry Keyers pay in Arizona |
| Nevada | 91 | $18.75 | Data Entry Keyers pay in Nevada |
| Illinois | 82 | $18.75 | Data Entry Keyers pay in Illinois |
| North Carolina | 78 | $112.50 | Data Entry Keyers pay in North Carolina |
| Louisiana | 48 | $18.75 | Data Entry Keyers pay in Louisiana |
| Georgia | 40 | $18.75 | Data Entry Keyers pay in Georgia |
| New York | 30 | $112.50 | Data Entry Keyers pay in New York |
| Maryland | 20 | ||
| Arkansas | 15 | ||
| Virginia | 15 | ||
| South Carolina | 12 | ||
| Massachusetts | 11 |
Month by month
| Month | Postings | With pay | Median hourly | 25th pct | 75th pct | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (to date) | 1,613 | 1,605 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.75 | 100% |
| June 2026 | 304 | 304 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 | 100% |
A month is the month a posting was first seen. Pay cells are blank where fewer than 30 postings stated pay.
Data collection began on 20 October 2026. Earlier months contain only postings that were still live on that date, so they are partial.
Comparison with official earnings data
For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2023) median annual wage for this occupation was $38,040 (national). Advertised pay and earned pay are different measures.
Related pages
- Current Data Entry Keyers jobs
- Top employers hiring in the US
- Pay data for all occupations
- How the data is collected and calculated
Notes and sources
Hourly equivalents assume 2,080 hours a year (40 x 52); daily 8 hours; weekly 40 hours. Advertised pay is what employers posted, not what workers earn.
Source: yourjobs.com job postings (ClickCast feed), parsed as described on the methodology page. Updated daily; this page was built 20 October 2026, 07:15.
Download the data: pay by occupation and state (CSV), licensed CC BY 4.0.
Cite as:
YourJobs (2026). Advertised pay for Data Entry Keyers in the US, 20 September to 20 October 2026. https://yourjobs.com/pay/data-entry-keyers