Upwork Data Entry jobs: what clients really pay and when to apply
We read 66,371 Data Entry jobs posted on Upwork in the last 12 months, out of 1,587,735 Upwork jobs we track. Here is what they show about pay, timing and which clients actually hire.
- $8/hrmedian offer on new Data Entry jobs
- $10/hrwhat the same clients paid before
- 5 in 10jobs end in a hire (clients who hired before)
- 22%already have invites out minutes after posting
What do Data Entry clients really pay on Upwork?
They advertise $8/hr. They actually paid $10/hr on average before.
- $8/hroffered on new jobs
- $10/hrthese clients paid before
When do Data Entry jobs get posted most on Upwork?
Most Data Entry jobs post Mon–Wed, 5–8pm UTC.
- Mon–Wedbusiest days to post
- 25%posted 11pm–7am UTC
How often do Data Entry clients actually hire on Upwork?
Data Entry clients who've hired before hire on 5 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- 5 in 10jobs end in a hire, from clients who hired before
- 35%from clients who never hired anyone
How many Data Entry jobs already have someone picked on Upwork?
22% of Data Entry jobs already had invites out when we saw them, minutes after posting.
- 22%already had invites out
- 7%already interviewing
How many Data Entry clients haven't verified payment on Upwork?
35% of Data Entry jobs come from clients with no verified payment method.
- 35%from clients with no verified payment
- 63%of those never hired anyone
Do “Expert” Data Entry jobs pay expert rates on Upwork?
63% of “Expert” Data Entry jobs pay under $15/hr.
- 63%of Expert jobs pay under $15/hr
- $10/hrmedian Expert offer
Which country pays Data Entry freelancers the most on Upwork?
Kenya pays Data Entry freelancers the most, at $26/hr.
- $26/hrKenya pays the most
- $25/hrPhilippines is 2nd
Is Data Entry growing or dying on Upwork?
Data Entry jobs are down 6% vs the 3 months before.
- -6%change vs the previous 3 months
- $9/hrmedian hourly offer
Recent Data Entry jobs on Upwork
The newest Data Entry jobs we saw. Good ones get invites within minutes, so open them fast.
- Lead Generation | Data Enrichment & Company Research$10 fixed · United States · Spent $168 · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Recruit/Hire Real Estate Agents to our Real Estate Brokerage - Full-Time, Long term, Ongoing role$7–8/hr · Canada · New client · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Mystery Shopping visit at a luxury watch store - Prague$35 fixed · Netherlands · Spent $4.5k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Data Entry for Inventory Sheets$100 fixed · Grenada · Spent $24k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Virtual Assistant, Mobile Home Parks, Part-Time.$6–8/hr · United States · Spent $9.3k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Property Management Assistant$5–15/hr · United States · Spent $35k · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
- Content Annotation Associate / Data Quality Specialist (RegTech)$10–12/hr · United States · Spent $5.7M · Less than 5 proposals · Oct 22
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Set up free alerts →Data Entry jobs on Upwork: questions people ask
- How much do Data Entry jobs pay on Upwork?
- New Data Entry jobs on Upwork offer $8/hr (median). The same clients paid $10/hr on average on their past jobs. The median hourly offer over the last 3 months is $9/hr.
- When is the best time to apply for Data Entry jobs on Upwork?
- Most Data Entry jobs post Mon–Wed, 5–8pm UTC. Apply fast: 22% of Data Entry jobs already have invites out minutes after posting.
- Do Data Entry clients on Upwork actually hire?
- Data Entry clients who've hired before hire on 5 in 10 of their jobs. The rest end with no hire.
- How many Data Entry jobs on Upwork are risky?
- 35% of Data Entry jobs come from clients with no verified payment method. Check that a client's payment is verified before you spend Connects.
- Do Expert-level Data Entry jobs pay more?
- 63% of “Expert” Data Entry jobs pay under $15/hr.
- Which country pays Data Entry freelancers the most on Upwork?
- Kenya pays Data Entry freelancers the most, at $26/hr.
- Is Data Entry growing or dying on Upwork?
- Data Entry jobs are down 6% vs the 3 months before.
- Where do these Data Entry numbers come from?
- From 66,371 Data Entry jobs posted on Upwork in the last 12 months, part of the 1,587,735 jobs Upwork X-Ray has tracked since July 2025. New jobs arrive every minute and the numbers update every few hours. Upwork X-Ray is free and not affiliated with Upwork.