Remote Companies Hiring in May 2026 (50+ With Open Applications)

Last updated: May 1, 2026

Q2 is in full swing. BPO second-wave cohorts, summer program hiring, and AI annotation demand are all up. Best time to apply is early May before mid-month cohorts fill.

1. TTEC

Pay: $15–$19/hr | Experience: None required | Training: 2–4 weeks paid

TTEC is consistently one of the highest-paying entry-level remote CS employers. They run multiple cohort classes simultaneously in May. Healthcare and financial services accounts pay at the top of their range. Full TTEC guide →

Apply: careers.ttec.com

2. Concentrix

Pay: $14–$17/hr | Experience: None required | Training: 2–3 weeks paid

The world's largest BPO — highest volume of open remote roles. If you're struggling to get through at other employers, Concentrix has more openings. Equipment provided on select programs. Full Concentrix guide →

Apply: careers.concentrix.com

3. Teleperformance

Pay: $14–$17/hr | Experience: None required | Training: 2–4 weeks paid

One of the largest BPOs globally. Strong May hiring for their WAH (Work At Home) US programs. Apply alongside TTEC and Concentrix. Full Teleperformance guide →

Apply: jobs.teleperformance.com

4. Conduent

Pay: $15–$20/hr | Experience: None required | Training: 2–4 weeks paid

Best for healthcare and government program roles — pays more than standard BPO, less competition because of lower brand recognition. Equipment usually provided. Full Conduent guide →

Apply: careers.conduent.com

5. Alorica

Pay: $14–$16/hr | Experience: None required | Training: 2–3 weeks paid

Fast hiring timeline — often 1–2 weeks from application to offer. May is a strong hiring month for Alorica as they build out summer staffing. Full Alorica guide →

Apply: alorica.com/careers

6. MCI

Pay: $13–$20/hr | Experience: None required | Training: 2–4 weeks paid

Consistent year-round hiring. Equipment provided on some programs. Tech support and data entry roles available alongside standard CS. Full MCI guide →

Apply: jobs.mci.world

7. Sutherland

Pay: $13–$16/hr | Experience: None required | Training: 2–3 weeks paid

Global BPO with strong career advancement path. US and international remote roles. Full Sutherland guide →

Apply: sutherlandglobal.com/careers

8. Foundever (formerly Sitel)

Pay: $14–$17/hr | Experience: None required | Training: 2–3 weeks paid

Top-10 global BPO. Multiple programs running simultaneously in May — retail, tech support, healthcare. Equipment provided on select programs.

Apply: careers.foundever.com

9. Liveops

Pay: $14–$20/hr (contractor) | Experience: None required | Type: 1099 contractor

Independent contractor platform for inbound CS calls. Set your own hours, no guaranteed minimums. Good for people who need full schedule flexibility. Work for multiple clients simultaneously.

Apply: join.liveops.com

10. Working Solutions

Pay: $12–$19/hr | Experience: None required | Type: Contractor

Flexible contractor model with voice, chat, and email programs. Good non-phone options. Work from the US only.

Apply: jobs.workingsolutions.com

11. Kelly Services

Pay: $15–$18/hr | Experience: None required | Type: W-2 through staffing

Staffing agency that places remote CS and admin workers. May is active hiring season. Multiple client openings simultaneously.

Apply: jobs.kellyservices.com — search "remote customer service"

12. Arise

Pay: $10–$18/hr | Experience: None required | Type: 1099 contractor

Contractor platform with a wide range of Fortune 500 clients. Note: Arise requires certification courses ($100–$200) for most programs. Verify costs before committing.

Apply: arise.com/work-from-home-jobs

13. DataAnnotation

Pay: $15–$30/hr | Experience: None required | Type: Contractor

Best pay in the annotation category. Review AI dialogue, rank model outputs, evaluate generated content. Open enrollment — start within days. No phone calls, fully async.

Apply: dataannotation.tech

14. Appen

Pay: $12–$18/hr | Experience: None required | Type: Contractor

Search evaluation, image labeling, transcription, and data annotation. Variable hours. International applicants accepted on many projects.

Apply: connect.appen.com

15. TELUS International

Pay: $14–$16/hr | Experience: None required | Type: Part-time contractor

Search engine evaluation and AI content rating. Consistent hours and pipeline. US and some international applicants accepted.

Apply: jobs.telusinternational.com — search "AI Data Specialist"

16. Clickworker

Pay: $9–$14/hr effective | Experience: None required | Type: Freelance

Microtasks: categorization, surveys, image tagging, text review. Pay per task, work any hours. Good for supplemental income with zero barrier to entry.

Apply: clickworker.com

17. Scale AI (Remotasks)

Pay: $12–$20/hr | Experience: None required | Type: Freelance

Data labeling and AI training tasks. Project-based — volume varies by week. Growing fast with AI training demand.

Apply: remotasks.com

18. Rev

Pay: $0.45–$0.75/audio minute | Experience: Short test | Type: Freelance

Most beginner-accessible transcription platform. Take the qualification test, start accepting files within days. Fully self-scheduled.

Apply: rev.com/freelancers

19. TranscribeMe

Pay: $15–$22/audio hour | Experience: Short test | Type: Freelance

Short audio clips (2–4 min each). Easier entry test than Rev. Consistent file availability.

Apply: transcribeme.com/jobs

20. HireMyMom

Pay: $18–$40/hr | Experience: Varies by role | Type: Contract/part-time/full-time

Connects VAs, admin, and project managers directly with small business owners. New roles post weekly. Many clients want async-only communication. Strong May hiring as businesses plan for summer projects.

Browse HireMyMom Jobs →

21. Boldly

Pay: $20–$30/hr | Experience: 5+ years admin/EA preferred | Type: Part-time W-2

Premium VA placements with established companies. Stable, consistent hours. Best for experienced EAs looking for a reliable remote placement.

Apply: boldly.com/apply

22. Belay Solutions

Pay: $17–$26/hr | Experience: Admin experience preferred | Type: Contractor

US-based VAs and virtual bookkeepers. Strong reputation, good client matching process. May has strong placement activity.

Apply: belaysolutions.com/apply

23. Amazon — Virtual Customer Service

Pay: $16–$22/hr | Experience: None required | Type: Seasonal and permanent W-2

Amazon hires remote CS agents for their Virtual Customer Service program year-round. May has consistent openings. Paid training (4–6 weeks), full benefits for permanent roles.

Apply: amazon.jobs — search "virtual customer service"

24. ModSquad

Pay: $10–$14/hr | Experience: None required | Type: 1099 contractor

Chat and email moderation for gaming, tech, and media brands. Fully flexible hours. No phone calls — written support only.

Apply: modsquad.com/join-the-squad

25. VIPdesk Connect

Pay: $15–$17/hr | Experience: None required | Type: W-2 part-time

Premium brand customer support (retail, luxury, consumer brands). Chat and email programs available. US only.

Apply: vipdesk.com/work-with-us

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