Hire Data Entry Specialists
Data entry specialists keep your systems accurate and current. Our LATAM data entry talent handles high-volume input and validation with careful quality control.
- Works your time zone
- 8-stage vetting
Typical annual cost
U.S. hire
$60,000
Salary + benefits & payroll taxes
Lateam LATAM hire
$13,000
Typical pay for our placements
Save around 78%
U.S.: BLS median wage for this occupation (May 2025) plus benefits and payroll taxes. LATAM: median pay across Lateam placements in this or a closely related role. Not a salary guarantee.
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What a data entry specialist does
Hire remote data entry specialists from Latin America.
- Enter and update records across internal systems
- Validate, clean and de-duplicate data
- Migrate data between platforms and spreadsheets
- Run quality checks and correct discrepancies
- Generate routine reports and exports
- Document processes and maintain data standards
Core skills we test for
- Speed and accuracy
- Advanced spreadsheets
- Data validation & cleanup
- CRM and ERP data entry
- Attention to detail
- Process documentation
Tools they work in
Hiring data entry specialists, answered
How quickly can I hire a data entry specialist?
We typically present a shortlist of fully vetted candidates within 7–10 business days, and most clients make a hire within three weeks of kickoff.
How much does a remote data entry specialist from Latin America cost?
Most of our data entry specialists are paid around $13,000 a year, versus roughly $60,000 for a comparable U.S. hire once benefits and payroll taxes are included. That's about 78% less, with no drop in quality.
Will they work in my time zone?
Yes. Every professional we place works your business hours — LATAM overlaps with all U.S. time zones, so there are no overnight handoffs.
How do you vet data entry specialists?
Eight stages: English proficiency, a real role-specific skills assessment, structured interviews, behavioral assessment, reference checks, background check, internet speed test, and a workspace walkthrough. Roughly 2–3% of applicants pass.
Ready to meet your data entry specialist?
Book a free 20-minute intro call. We’ll scope the role and send a vetted shortlist within 7–10 days.