Updated May 9, 2026
Cushy WFH transcription roles open to applicants based in Chicago, IL.
Most cushy transcription jobs are fully remote and US-eligible, so applicants in Chicago, IL qualify for the same listings as anywhere else in the country. We surface listings here that specifically prefer or list Chicago, IL in their applicant criteria, plus the broader US-remote pool.
1 sample listings (real data lands with ingestion)
Verified listings in this category pay a median of $17/hour, ranging from $12 to $35/hour. Most fully remote roles pay the same nationally regardless of where you live.
Most are open to anyone in the United States. We surface Chicago, IL explicitly when employers list it as a preferred or eligible location.
General transcription pays $0.30–$1.10 per audio minute, working out to $9–$25/hr depending on speed. Medical transcription pays $22–35/hr but requires certification.
No — Rev, TranscribeMe, and GoTranscript all hire entry-level transcribers after passing a short test (typically 5–10 minutes of audio).