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Side work for Proofreaders · Updated November 3, 2026

Side work for Proofreaders

Proofreader is one of the titles we hear most. These are the part-time roles where your experience carries over, what they pay per hour, and the tasks open now. About five hours a week, next to your main job.

3roles that fit a proofreader
737open tasks in those roles
$75/hrtypical US rate, Brand Copy Editor
5 ha week is enough

Where a proofreader's experience fits

The best match is first. Each role page shows the rate by country and level.

Open now for a proofreader

Tasks in the roles above, newest first, each with the hourly rate.

One-off

Brand Voice Guidelines

Specialist · Brand Copy Editor

Boutique advisory firm for energy companies · 5,000+ employees

CA$51–CA$64 / hour

About CA$350–CA$690 in total

  • about 9 h in total
  • Hybrid · Kamloops
  • Starts next week
  • Top 25% for the role
Bundle

Product Copy Standardisation · SaaS

Senior · Brand Copy Editor

Series B analytics software company for retailers · 201–500 employees

$86–$109 / hour

About $780–$1,950 a month

  • 8–20 h a month
  • Hybrid · New York City
  • Starts within 2 weeks
  • Top 25% for the role
AI review

Multi-Step Reasoning Solution

Senior · Reference-Answer Writer

Recruiting platform for small businesses · 201–500 employees

$53–$66 / hour

About $1,800 a month at 7 h a week

  • 4–10 h a week
  • Remote · United States
  • Starts within 7 days
  • Top 25% for the role
AI review

Claim and Compliance Check

Senior · AI Evaluator: Marketing

Food-supply cooperative in crop analytics · 51–200 employees

$50–$66 / hour

About $1,510 a month at 6 h a week

  • 4–8 h a week
  • Remote · United States
  • Starts within 7 days
  • Top 25% for the role
  • 4 interested
AI review

Marketing Strategy Answer Rating

Director · AI Evaluator: Marketing

Space-technology company in space launch · 1,001–5,000 employees

€58–€71 / hour

About €1,680 a month at 6 h a week

  • 4–8 h a week
  • Remote · Germany
  • Starts within 2 weeks
  • Top 25% for the role
AI review

Grading Rubric Authoring

Senior · Reference-Answer Writer

Legal services provider advising lenders · 1,001–5,000 employees

$54–$66 / hour

About $1,820 a month at 7 h a week

  • 4–10 h a week
  • Remote · United States
  • Starts within 7 days
  • Top 25% for the role

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