Transcription jobs

Salary examples in this guide are India-only benchmarks; actual offers vary by country and employer. Transcription work converts audio or video into accurate written text. Files may include interviews, meetings, medical dictation, podcasts or call recordings. Success depends on listening carefully, following a style guide and meeting turnaround times. Medical and legal transcription pay more but usually require domain knowledge. Beginners can start with general transcription and build a portfolio of sample files. Rates vary from ₹1 to ₹5 per minute of audio, or a monthly salary of ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 for full-time work. Headphones and a foot pedal are useful but not mandatory at the start.