What it pays
Government survey numbers — not estimates, not ads.
Half of all Data Entry Keyers in the U.S. earn more than $41,340 a year — the middle 80% land between $31,200 and $58,790. About 127,080 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Data Entry Keyers”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Clerical support workers earn about ₹24,252 a month on average — around ₹2.9 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$41,340typical pay / year
127,080people in this work
$58,790+top 10% earn
₹2.9 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Test yourself →The work, task by task
These are the real jobs-to-be-done, not a wish list. Each task shows where we found it, and the prompt underneath is written for that exact task.
Keeping the record3
Compare source material with entered data to identify errors
+Compare the shipment manifests against the entered inventory logs for May, identify missing SKUs or quantity…
Compare source material with entered data to identify errors
+Compare the shipment manifests against the entered inventory logs for May, identify missing SKUs or quantity mismatches, mark each disputed line with source image and log a correction ticket to procurement.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Accessjob descriptionsO*NET
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Enter data from source documents into systems
+Enter the archived personnel forms into the staff database, transcribe full name, hire date, job code and…
Enter data from source documents into systems
+Enter the archived personnel forms into the staff database, transcribe full name, hire date, job code and certification expiry, then run a query to flag incomplete records for HR review.
The tools that do the workSAPESCOjob descriptions
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Organize and file physical or digital documents
+Sort the incoming patient charts by last name, scan and attach PDFs to the electronic chart, move paper…
Organize and file physical or digital documents
+Sort the incoming patient charts by last name, scan and attach PDFs to the electronic chart, move paper originals into the locked records shelf, and update the registry with the new file path and shelf number.
The tools that do the workElectronic medical record EMRjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work17
Update, maintain and retrieve information held on computer systems
+Update the central records index with the latest accession numbers, attach the scanned intake forms,…
Update, maintain and retrieve information held on computer systems
+Update the central records index with the latest accession numbers, attach the scanned intake forms, reconcile fields so the crosswalk to the archival database stays intact, and pull the full client history for next-week audit prep.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessESCO
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Review data for deficiencies
+Review today’s incoming dataset for missing fields and inconsistent formats, flag each deficient record with…
Review data for deficiencies
+Review today’s incoming dataset for missing fields and inconsistent formats, flag each deficient record with the deficiency code, produce a one-page summary of types and counts, and route the flagged records to Sarah in data quality by noon.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCO
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Verify entered customer and account data
+Verify the newly entered customer and account records against the paper intake packets, correct any…
Verify entered customer and account data
+Verify the newly entered customer and account records against the paper intake packets, correct any mismatched billing addresses or account numbers, mark verified entries with my initials, and generate a batch report of changes for Tom in billing.
The tools that do the workElectronic medical record EMRESCO
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Resource description framework query language
+Run an RDF query to extract all resources tagged with collection code 42, include title, creator and…
Resource description framework query language
+Run an RDF query to extract all resources tagged with collection code 42, include title, creator and accession date, export results as a CSV for the cataloguing team, and note any triples missing required provenance.
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Query languages
+Write and execute a set of validation queries to find duplicate keys, orphaned foreign keys and records older…
Query languages
+Write and execute a set of validation queries to find duplicate keys, orphaned foreign keys and records older than five years, capture query results with row counts, and hand the list to IT for corrective scripting.
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Select materials needed to complete work assignments.
+Select and list the physical and digital materials I need to complete the incoming file reviews this week:…
Select materials needed to complete work assignments.
+Select and list the physical and digital materials I need to complete the incoming file reviews this week: archival folders, acid-free sleeves, index cards, barcode labels, two spare tape reels, and the two metadata lookup queries used for accessioning; prioritise items missing from storage and flag cost approvals needed by Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
+Create and keep an activity log of today's processing: record each file accessioned, who handled it, start…
Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
+Create and keep an activity log of today's processing: record each file accessioned, who handled it, start and finish times, actions taken, and any incidents, then save the log as a running file and send a copy to Maria in audits every Friday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Load machines with required input or output media, such as paper, cards, disks, tape, or Braille media.
+Prepare the machines for tomorrow's batch: list and load needed media—500 sheets of ledger paper, five punch…
Load machines with required input or output media, such as paper, cards, disks, tape, or Braille media.
+Prepare the machines for tomorrow's batch: list and load needed media—500 sheets of ledger paper, five punch cards packs, three backup tapes, and one box of Braille embossing stock—confirm tray alignments and leave a note on the printer with feed settings.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordO*NET
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Resolve garbled or indecipherable messages, using cryptographic procedures and equipment.
+Take the three indecipherable transmissions from this morning, run the documented decryption steps, note the…
Resolve garbled or indecipherable messages, using cryptographic procedures and equipment.
+Take the three indecipherable transmissions from this morning, run the documented decryption steps, note the key versions used and any anomalies, reconstruct readable text where possible, and log unresolved items for the security team by end of day.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordO*NET
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Review data for deficiencies or errors
+Review the dataset from last week's imports for missing fields, inconsistent dates, and out-of-range values;…
Review data for deficiencies or errors
+Review the dataset from last week's imports for missing fields, inconsistent dates, and out-of-range values; annotate each record with the deficiency, propose the correction or query needed, and produce a short report of systematic issues for IT by Thursday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Exceljob descriptions
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Update existing records with new information
+Update the veteran case files with the three new address changes and the two custody notes received today,…
Update existing records with new information
+Update the veteran case files with the three new address changes and the two custody notes received today, attach the scanned supporting letters, increment the revision number, and record who made the change and why in the file history before close of business.
The tools that do the workElectronic medical record EMRjob descriptions
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Generate reports or summaries based on data
+Produce a one-page summary of last quarter’s records by case type and disposition, include counts, percent…
Generate reports or summaries based on data
+Produce a one-page summary of last quarter’s records by case type and disposition, include counts, percent change from previous quarter, and any records with missing disposition codes so I can review before submitting to compliance by Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Accessjob descriptions
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Keep information confidential
+Compile a confidentiality checklist and a redacted mailing list of active clients, strip personal…
Keep information confidential
+Compile a confidentiality checklist and a redacted mailing list of active clients, strip personal identifiers, log who accessed each file last month, and send the signed checklist to legal for review by Friday.
The tools that do the workElectronic medical record EMRMicrosoft Wordjob descriptions
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Scan documents and print files as needed
+Scan the case binders for 42 closed files, create searchable PDFs, print two physical copies of files flagged…
Scan documents and print files as needed
+Scan the case binders for 42 closed files, create searchable PDFs, print two physical copies of files flagged as urgent, and place the originals back in shelf A4 with a printout of the scan index by end of day tomorrow.
The tools that do the workData entryjob descriptions
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Research and verify incomplete documents
+For the ten incomplete records flagged last week, find missing signatures, verify dates against the intake…
Research and verify incomplete documents
+For the ten incomplete records flagged last week, find missing signatures, verify dates against the intake log, update each record with verified data, and produce a short findings note for the case manager by Tuesday morning.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Wordjob descriptions
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Process records, orders, charges, or transactions
+Process today’s 68 incoming transaction entries, validate account numbers, apply the correct charge codes,…
Process records, orders, charges, or transactions
+Process today’s 68 incoming transaction entries, validate account numbers, apply the correct charge codes, flag any mismatches for supervisor review, and post the batch so transactions clear by close of business.
The tools that do the workSAPjob descriptions
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Meet accuracy and volume standards
+Hit the daily target of 120 records processed with 99.5 percent accuracy: sort my queue by oldest first, run…
Meet accuracy and volume standards
+Hit the daily target of 120 records processed with 99.5 percent accuracy: sort my queue by oldest first, run the validation script to catch common errors, correct issues I can fix, and compile the exception list for audit.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Accessjob descriptions
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