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Audio transcription
Typing up short audio clips, paid per audio hour, on platforms such as TranscribeMe.
How to get started
- Sign up on TranscribeMe (transcribeme.com): registration and training are free.
- Take the entry test, based on English clips and following a style guide.
- Work with headphones and software that slows the audio down, for accuracy.
- Then aim for the specialised teams (medical, legal), which pay more.
Skills needed
- Languages
- Writing
Tools and equipment needed
- Computer
Good tips
- Clips are short (2 to 4 minutes): you can make progress in short sessions.
- Learn the tool's keyboard shortcuts: that is what saves the most time.
Watch out for
- One audio hour can take three to four hours of work: the real hourly rate is much lower.
- French-language platforms rarely recruit: Happy Scribe has closed applications for now.
Rules to know
France
The simplest status is the micro-entreprise: platform income must be declared, even small amounts.
Belgium
You usually need self-employed status, which can be held alongside a job.
Simplified summary: check the official websites before you start.
How much it pays
Indicative amount, varies with region, experience and demand. Before tax and social contributions.
France
Estimate From $ US15 to $ US22 per audio hour (payment)
TranscribeMe advertises US$15 to US$22 per transcribed audio hour, in US dollars. One audio hour takes several hours of work.
Indicative example: about $ US60 to $ US90 per month for 4 h per month.
Source: TranscribeMe : offres de transcription · Checked on 24 Oct 2026
Belgium
Estimate From $ US15 to $ US22 per audio hour (payment)
TranscribeMe advertises US$15 to US$22 per transcribed audio hour, in US dollars. One audio hour takes several hours of work.
Indicative example: about $ US60 to $ US90 per month for 4 h per month.
Source: TranscribeMe : offres de transcription · Checked on 24 Oct 2026