So you want to work from home, and you don't have more than a few dollars (or less) to your name. You find some information online that appears to be legit and you get all excited — until you see that the company charges you $30 (or more) for a background check before you can even start working.

Suddenly the wind has been taken completely out of your sails.

Nov 19, 2018 Work from Home Jobs that Pay (Well) Every Day/Week. These are businesses that pay actual money for jobs. This list includes freelance, part-time, and full-time employment offers. VIPdesk Connect. This is another customer service representative job that has you interacting with customers over the phone, online, and through text. Data entry is not an exciting online job opportunity, but it can allow you to earn $15-20/hr. Data entry is a legit online job that does pay less than some of the others we’ve listed, but can allow you to make a decent side income. Data entry jobs do tend to be highly flexible, allowing you to work in your spare time.

Sound familiar? This is a typical scenario for many home job seekers.

The following is a list of companies you can work at home for that do not make you pay them for anything prior to starting work. Still, that doesn't mean you won't have to have certain equipment (headsets, etc.) or have a background check or drug test done. It just means that either they pay for you to have these checks done, or that it's your responsibility to acquire your own equipment for working if you need something you don't already have.

Work From Home – Companies With No Fees

It's worth noting before we begin that *most* freelance positions do not come with attached fees — freelance writing, short tasks, work at home data entry jobs, search evaluation, and some transcription companies.

You are mainly going to see the fees with employee positions — particularly call center work from home. Still, the list below is a mix of freelance and employee positions.

VIPKid – Read VIPKid Review – Work from home as an ESL teacher for Chinese children. No fees are mentioned for the application process. Cannot currently accept people in the state of California.

3 Play Media – Read 3 Play Media Review – Work from home transcription editing. No fee to start.

Accurate Background – They occasionally have openings for work from home background checkers. There should be no fees to get started.

Amazon – Read Amazon Review – Amazon regularly hires people for customer service jobs from home. It's usually necessary to live in or close to various locations nationwide in order to be considered, but they hire in many different locations. There are no fees associated with applying for this job.

When Amazon does have work at home jobs posted, they are often pulled within a day because they get so many applicants, so be quick if you see they are hiring.

Apple – Read Apple Review – You can work at home for Apple as a chat or phone support agent. They do not charge you any fees to apply and in fact if you are accepted, they will supply you with equipment to do the work.

Babbletype – Read Babbletype Review – This company hires home-based workers for transcription and transcription editing. You are not required to pay them any fees to start.

Blooms Today – Read Blooms Today Review – Absolutely no fees to start. They hire people to work from home taking flower orders for their customers. It's usually temporary, seasonal work.

Capital One – Read Capital One Review – This popular credit card company hires people to work from home handling their customer service. They charge no fees to get started. However, this is usually a location-based position (Virginia and Florida most of the time).

Convergys – Read Convergys Review – They hire at-home agents to answer incoming calls from home for their clients. There are no upfront fees to get started.

Fancy Hands – Read Fancy Hands Review – Work from home virtual assisting. There are no fees to start. Pay is per task, paid twice monthly.

Hilton Worldwide – Read Hilton Worldwide Review – Work from home reservation sales and customer care. They only hire in certain states (Texas and sometimes Florida) but I've been told they do not have any upfront fees. They also may not always be hiring.

HSN – Read HSN Review – Home Shopping Network. They only hire people to work in a few different locations from home nationwide. From what I understand if you work for them directly, you shouldn't have to pay anything.

Metaverse Mod Squad – Read Metaverse Review – They hire for work from home moderation and a few other moderation positions. They don't charge you anything to apply and get started.

NextWave Advocacy – Read NextWave Review – This company hires work from home outreach callers and writers. They charge absolutely no fees to get started working. I do not believe they do a background check at all. Pay is $12 hourly.

OnPoint Advocacy – Read OnPoint Review – Similar to NextWave (above). You do work from home writing and calling for political outreach. No fee whatsoever.

Sitel Work at Home – Read Sitel Review – They hire work from home call center agents. It states plainly in their FAQ that they pay for the cost of your background screening, credit check, and drug screen. You need no money to get through the application process and begin working.

Support – Read Support Review – They hire work from home tech support reps, sometimes entry-level. There are no fees to get started.

Sutherland – Read Sutherland Review – This company hires home call center agents regularly. They may or may conduct a background check just depending on the client you're servicing. Their website does not mention a charge if a check is conducted, but feel free to correct me if there is one.

OneSupport – Read OneSupport Review – This company hires work from home agents for tech support positions. There are no fees associated with applying.

TeleTech – Read TeleTech Review – This is a company that hires work from home call center agents. There are no fees to start — they pay for the cost of your drug screening and background check.

Textbroker – Read Textbroker Review – You can work at home doing freelance writing for this company. They accept people with no experience, and they do not charge fees.

Time Etc. – Read Time Etc. Review – Work from home virtual assisting. It doesn't look like there are any fees associated with the application process.

Transcom – Read Transcom Review – This company hires work at home call center agents. They do credit checks, background checks, and often drug screens depending on the client you are servicing, but you may not have to cover the cost for these checks.

Tutor.com – Read Tutor.com Review – Work from home as an online tutor. There are no fees associated with applying. A background check is done, but they pay for it.

World Travel Holdings – Read World Travel Holdings Review – Work from home vacation sales. A $500 deposit is required for your computer which they send you, but this is taken out of your first five checks so you don't have to worry about coming up with it out of pocket. This company will also pay for your background check.

For More, Check Out FlexJobs

Most of the time when a work at home job charges any sort of fee, there is a concern it's a scam. FlexJobs is the only work at home job leads site that absolutely guarantees their listings will be scam-free.

They've been recommended by major media outlets like CNN, Forbes, and USA Today. I've also been a member and have never seen a single scam listed. It costs $14.95 a month, but you can use promo code AFFILPROMO to get it for 30 percent off.

Also, please let me know if any of these companies actually do charge some sort of fee and I will look into it and get it removed.

Post originally published on October 24, 2014. Updated and republished on March 30, 2020.

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If you’re a teen looking for an online job that pays real money, this article is for you. I researched a bunch of companies (and apps) that pay you to perform simple task, answer surveys, go shopping, or even sell your goods or services to the general public. The best part? You can do almost all of them from the comfort of your living room couch. Now young grasshopper, go forth and earn some cash.

1. BookScouter

BookScouter is a popular website among college student as it buys, sells, and rents textbooks at a big discount.

They also hire college students to be Campus Reps as well as BookScouter Apprentices.

The campus rep program basically pays you to refer friends and fellow students to their website, while the apprentice program is an actual job that requires a 10 hours per week minimum.

2. ClickWorker

ClickWorker is an online business that pays teens to do tasks like create or correct texts, participate in surveys, as well as analyze search engine results.

You’ll be an independent contractor and work form home using your personal laptop or desktop.

The cool thing about ClickWorker is it lets you set your own schedule and work only when you want to work.

From my research, you can be under 18 but you’ll need to use a PayPal account which requires you to be 18. So have your parents help you set up a PayPal account if you’re under 18.

3. SameSpeak

If you’re at least 16, and English is your 1st language, you can get paid to teach English via SameSpeak.

Coaching sessions last about 30 minutes and you can expect to expect to earn $10 for each 1/2 hour session which comes out to $20/hour.

SameSpeak provides everything you need to become a “coach” and all you need is a computer with Skype installed on it.

4. Fiverr

If you’re at least 13 years old, with even the smallest skill set in terms of writing, graphic design, video editing, or social media marketing you gotta check out Fiverr.

Just sign-up for free, setup your “Gig” and it then becomes available to a global audience.

According to their website a gig is bought “every 4 seconds” so they have great online reach.

Then when someone wants you to work for them you’ll get notified and get paid immediately once you deliver the “goods”.

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5. Care.com

Care.com is site that connects people who can provide care for kids, parents, pets, and home cleaning.

As it relates to teens, it’s a great spot to find babysitting and pet care jobs.

Just enroll here and get connected with good paying jobs in your area.

Care.com is available to anyone 16 or older as long as they have parental permission.

6. UpWork

The folks at UpWork are looking for talented teens at least 18 years old who can work from home as a freelancer.

Jobs available include writing, creative design, customer service reps, software development, and even data analytics.

The cool part with UpWork is that many freelance jobs for teens often turn into long-term contracts and even high-paying permanent jobs.

7. eBay.com

Did you know that a teenager under the age of 18 can use their parents eBay account with their permission?

An entrepreneurial teen can easily make a couple thousand a month hitting up garage sells, thrift stores, and estate sells looking for things to sell on eBay.

Check out this article I wrote on the best items to look for that you can turn into a BIG profit on eBay.

Items include coffee mugs, old video games, vintage Pyrex, and even old Mason Jars.

See Also: 11 Work From Home Jobs That Pay $12+ Per Hour

8. Slice the Pie.com

Slice The Pie is an online business that will pay teens for their opinion on specific topics and products.

If you’re at least 13 you can sign-up for free and get paid cash for every review you leave.

Your opinion helps clothing brands, record labels, and even artists make decisions on how to market their products.

So yes, you might actually get paid to listen to music and give your opinion on what you hear.

Spend time on your reviews and make them high quality and you’ll earn a lot more money for doing so.

You’ll get paid via PayPal once your account reaches at least $10.

9. TeenEyes

Teen Eyes is the only survey site that I’m aware of that specifically surveys teens between the ages of 13 – 18.

Surveys will be on things like TV shows, movies, websites, music, clothing, and even snack foods. In other words, things that most teens are EXPERTS on.

Depending on the length of the survey, they’ll pay you anywhere from $2 to $20 each. Decent spending money for simply giving your opinion.

After you sign-up, you’ll get survey invitations via email and it will tell you exactly what the survey is worth so you can decide if you want to participate or not.

10. Humanitic

Have you ever been on the phone with customer service and you hear the recording “This call may be recorded for quality assurance”?

Well, that Humanatic at work.

They need people like you to listen to those recorded calls and review them so companies can make their customer service centers even better and more productive.

And guess what? They’ll pay you fairly well to do so.

Since they use PayPal to verify who you are, you’ll need to be at least 18 to sign up Humanatic as that’s the minimum age to have a PayPal account.

11. Etsy

Did you know you only need to be 13 years old to sell your handmade goods on Etsy?

My youngest daughter is quite handy on the sewing machine and awhile back she was making these really cool makeup pouches with zippers and we almost went into business on Etsy.

Maybe it’s time to revisit the idea as Etsy keeps growing in popularity and teens have a REAL opportunity to make money off their creative ideas.

Etsy does take 5% of every transaction but if you have a great product it’s the best way to get it in front of a national audience.

12. YouTube

If you’re a teenager who’s comfortable in front of the camera, and have great tips or advice to share, a YouTube career might be in your future.

There are MANY teens making a nice (some AMAZING) living via their YouTube channel.

Make yourself stand out from the crowd and offer something that people want or need, and your subscriber base will surely grow.

In many cases, it will grow to the point that you can make money from running ads before (or during) your videos.

13. TutorCare.com

I’m a huge fan of TutorCare as it’s one of the only online tutoring agencies that happily hires college and high school students to be tutors.

They offer flexible hours, pay well, and will work around your schedule (even if you have a full load of classes).

They offer FOUR ways to earn money and they include answering homework questions, uploading tutorials, 1-on-1 online tutoring sessions, and in-person tutoring sessions.

You only have to be 13 years old to apply to be a tutor, but be sure to ask your parents for permission first.

14. JingIt

Jingit is an app that pays you to watch commercials, answer surveys, and even to walk into specific stores and “check-in”.

Sounds too good to be true but I did research on them and they’re definitely legit.

The cool thing about JingIt is that they’ll pay you for watching online ads that have their logo on it. So whenever you’re browsing online and you see their logo, click on it, and GET PAID.

For teens aged 13-17 you’ll need to get permission from your parents.

This is a pretty easy process and involves your parents getting an email which they click-on which grants you permission to use JingIt to earn some extra spending money.

See Also: 13 Clever Ways to Make Money From Home in Your PJ’s

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15. The Harris Poll

Sign-up with the Harris Poll Online and start earning gift cards from Amazon, Starbucks, and iTunes just by providing your opinion on certain topics.

Their online polls are geared more toward younger adults and teenagers and make for a great way to get involved and be of service to companies and brand influencers.

Most polls only take a few minutes and the free gift cards are icing on the cake.

16. Ipsos i-Say

Ipsos i-Say is a leading survey site and is open to those 18 or older.

You get paid to take surveys with an invite coming through to your email address.

You earn points for taking their surveys and can redeem them for gift cards to various stores as well as a PayPal payout if you prefer.

As with many survey sites, the hard part seems to be qualifying for surveys which can be frustrating.

17. SwagBucks

I personally am a huge fan of Swagbucks and have used it for years to feed my coffee addiction with free Starbucks gift cards.

I earn my “bucks” by shopping online, watching videos, referring friends, and even playing online games.

If you’re at least 13 you should give Swagbucks a look (with your parents permission of course).

The cool things about Swagbucks is they pay you for doing many of the same things you’d be doing online anyways…so why not get paid for it?

18. Fetch Rewards

Now we’re really getting into my wheelhouse. Fetch Rewards is my favorite shopping rewards app right now because it’s SO darn easy. (Full Review Here)

If you’re 18 or older, just snap a picture of your receipt with the app and start earning rewards…it’s really that easy.

If you decide to download the app and give it a try, be sure to use referral code RATHER when you sign-up and you’ll get 2,000 free bonus points.

Personally I’ve earned enough points over the years to do some major damage shopping on Amazon…for free.

19. Ibotta

If you’re a college student, using the Ibotta app is a no-brainer way to make money from your grocery AND online purchases.

See: The College Student’s Guide to Ibotta (8 Ways the App Helps You Save Money)

If you’re at least 18 you can redeem any grocery rebate that doesn’t involve alcohol. Just look at the rebates available on the app before you head to the store, buy those products, then scan your receipt when you get home.

Even works on generic items like milk, fresh fruit and vegetables.

You can easily earn upwards of $50 a month depending on your spending habits.

Tip: Grab your friends receipts and scan them too! If they’re just going to throw them away, you might as well earn money on their purchases too.

20. Ebates (now Rakuten)

Ebates is now Rakuten, although it will always be Ebates in my mind.

Make money via “cashback” from all your online shopping by starting on the Rakuten website.

If you’re going to making the purchase anyways you might as well earn money from it.

You have to be at least 18 years old.

21. Poshmark

If you love creating your own personal fashions, consider selling them on Poshmark for a profit.

Their “seller stylists” not only sell their personal style, but also their “curated looks”. This could be you.

The best part? With your parents permission, you can start using Poshmark at 13 years old.

22. Uhaul

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Uhaul is a surprising hot spot to find a job for a teenager as they set their minimum hiring age at 16. But they do require a high school diploma or equivalent.

Many of their jobs for teens allow you to work from home and answer calls in the reservation or customer service center.

Worth a look.

Ask the Reader: What online jobs for teenagers did I miss? Let me know in the comments, thanks.

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By Kyle James

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