Here are 3 legit part-time / freelance, work-from-home jobs you can start with little or no prior experience — and pay can go up to $15/hr (sometimes more, depending on performance and client).

1. Online Chat/Email Support Agent

What you do: Answer customer questions via chat, email, or helpdesk tools.

Why good for beginners: Scripts and training are often provided, no phone calls needed.

Pay: $12–$15/hr (entry level).

Where to apply:

ModSquad (modsupport.com) – flexible freelance-style contracts.

The Chat Shop – chat support roles.

HelpSquad – outsourcing provider sometimes hires part-time chat agents.

2. Microtasking / Online Gigs

What you do: Complete small online tasks — categorizing images, data entry, transcription snippets, surveys, testing apps.

Why good for beginners: No skill barrier, fast to get started, flexible schedule.

Pay: ~$5–$15/hr depending on platform and speed.

Where to start:

Amazon MTurk (Mechanical Turk).

Clickworker / UHRS tasks.

Appen or Telus International for AI training data gigs.

3. Freelance Content/Virtual Assistant Work

What you do: Basic admin tasks (scheduling, research, data entry) or simple writing/blogging/social media posting.

Why good for beginners: You can start with general VA tasks; no degree required.

Pay: $10–$15/hr (entry-level). Skilled VAs earn more.

Where to start:

Upwork (freelance gigs).

Fiverr (set up gigs like "I will be your virtual assistant").

Belay / Boldly (hire part-time VAs, sometimes no experience required if you're trainable).

✅ Tips to land these jobs quickly:

Highlight soft skills: communication, typing speed, reliability.

Set up a quiet workspace (especially for support/VA roles).

Start with small contracts to build experience and reviews.

Once you get initial feedback, you can push for $15/hr+ jobs faster.