eGigHow much does data entry cost?
Data Entry costs ₹500 to ₹40,000 per project with a freelancer (about $6–$470), depending on the scope and the freelancer’s experience. Most clients pay in the standard range of ₹3,000–₹12,000 per project.
Data Entry prices
Up to 1,000 simple records typed or copied into Excel or Google Sheets
Product uploads to a store, PDF to Excel, CRM entry with accuracy checks
Large catalogues, data cleaning and de-duplication, or monthly ongoing work
Hourly rates
| Level | Rate per hour | In dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner (under 2 years) | ₹100–₹250 | $1–$3 |
| Intermediate (2–5 years) | ₹250–₹450 | $3–$5 |
| Expert (5+ years) | ₹450–₹900 | $5–$11 |
Typical 2026 freelance prices in rupees (₹), with dollars at about ₹85 to $1. Delivery: 1–7 days.
What changes the price
- Number of records and fields per record
- Source quality: handwritten or scanned documents take longer
- Accuracy checks and formatting rules
- One-time job or monthly work
How to hire for data entry
- Write a short brief. Say what you need, what you will provide and your deadline. We have filled in a template for you on the next step.
- Post the project free with a budget range. Freelancers with this skill are told about it and send proposals with their price and timeline.
- Compare proposals. Check portfolios, reviews and the ID-verified badge, and message your top two or three before you choose.
- Agree milestones on the contract and pay each one when you approve the work. eGig takes no commission from either side.
Freelancers: what should you charge?
Ask for a sample and quote per 100 or per 1,000 records. Real data entry never needs a registration fee: if a “client” asks you to pay first, it is a scam.
Start near the basic range while you build reviews, then move up a tier every 5–10 good reviews. Work out a rate that covers your costs and taxes with the freelance rate calculator.
Common questions
How much does data entry cost?
With a freelancer, data entry costs ₹500–₹3,000 per project for basic work, ₹3,000–₹12,000 for standard work and ₹12,000–₹40,000 for premium work. Hourly rates run from ₹100 to ₹900 an hour.
How long does data entry take?
Typically 1–7 days, depending on the scope, the number of revisions and how quickly you send feedback and material.
Is a freelancer cheaper than an agency?
Usually. A freelancer often costs 30–60% less than an agency for the same scope, because there is no office, sales team or account manager to pay for. An agency makes sense when you need several skills managed together.
Should I pay a fixed price or by the hour?
Pay a fixed price when the scope is clear, and split it into milestones you approve one by one. Pay by the hour for ongoing or open-ended work, with a weekly cap.