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Data Entry Clerk

A data entry clerk types and updates information into computer systems and spreadsheets, keeping records accurate and organised. It is steady, desk-based work that suits people who are careful, fast on a keyboard and happy with focused, detailed tasks.

Data Entry Clerk

65

Business and Management

AI IMPACT
AI EXPOSURE TODAY65
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST95%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYC
STARTING PAYnot published
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.

THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.

AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.

AI exposure is high for this work
AI exposure today for this job is high on our index (65). We have not yet classified what, if anything, structurally protects it, so we make no claim either way about a moat. Learn the tools, and build the judgement that stays human.

The role

The job is entering data from forms, invoices or other sources into databases, checking for errors, and keeping records tidy and up to date. Accuracy and concentration matter most, as mistakes can cause problems down the line, and a good typing speed helps you get through the volume.

It is usually office or home-based with regular weekday hours, though some roles are shift or temporary, and pay commonly starts around the minimum or low end. The work can be repetitive and sit-down, so the ability to stay focused and spot small errors is key.

You can often start with no formal qualifications and learn on the job, or come in through a business administration apprenticeship. Good computer skills and reliability are what employers look for, and it can be a stepping stone into wider admin or office roles.

Daily responsibilities

  • Enter data accurately from forms and documents
  • Update and maintain databases and spreadsheets
  • Check records for errors and fix them
  • Sort and organise incoming information
  • Run simple reports or searches
  • Keep files and records secure
  • Follow data protection rules