14111 – Data entry clerks

Lead statement

Data entry clerks input coded, statistical, financial and other information into computerized databases, spreadsheets or other templates using a keyboard, mouse, or optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools.

Main duties

• Receive and register invoices, forms, records and other documents for data capture
• Input data into computerized databases, spreadsheets or other templates using a keyboard, mouse, or optical scanner, speech recognition software or other data entry tools
• Import and/or export data between different kinds of software
• Verify accuracy and completeness of data
• Identify, label and organize electronic storage media
• Maintain libraries of electronic storage media.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school may be required.
• College or other courses in data entry may be required.

Example job titles

data entry operator · computer terminal operator · data processing control clerk · data processing verifier · payment entry clerk · payment input clerk · data entry verifier-operator · data processor · electronic data-processing (EDP) equipment operator · computer equipment operator · EDP (electronic data-processing) equipment operator · interpreting machine operator - data entry · data entry clerk · data input clerk · data control clerk

Wages (per hour)

Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.