Pay index
What AI training actually pays
Hourly pay advertised on 400 open remote AI training roles. The typical role pays $50–$106 per hour, with a median of $76. Every number shows its sample size, and the data is recalculated automatically as roles open and close. Last calculated: October 13, 2026.
- Roles with pay shown
- 400
- Median
- $76/h
- Typical range (middle 50%)
- $50–$106/h
- Top 10% start at
- $200/h
- Highest listed
- $450/h
Pay by field
A role can belong to more than one field. Fields with fewer than 5 roles with pay shown are left out.
| Field | Roles | Typical range | Median | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal & Law44 Roles | 44 | $100–$140 | $110 | $400 |
| Healthcare & Medicine44 Roles | 44 | $78–$135 | $101 | $200 |
| Finance & Accounting42 Roles | 42 | $73–$129 | $90 | $274 |
| Consulting & Business24 Roles | 24 | $66–$100 | $85 | $241 |
| AI Evaluator & Trainer36 Roles | 36 | $53–$96 | $80 | $150 |
| Engineering & Science48 Roles | 48 | $60–$96 | $73 | $150 |
| Mental Health & Psychology11 Roles | 11 | $70–$150 | $70 | $200 |
| AI, ML & Data Science28 Roles | 28 | $38–$120 | $70 | $259 |
| Design & Creative13 Roles | 13 | $48–$80 | $70 | $142 |
| Recruiting & HR13 Roles | 13 | $60–$110 | $70 | $174 |
| Software Engineering & Coding41 Roles | 41 | $55–$90 | $65 | $175 |
| Writing & Editing14 Roles | 14 | $48–$98 | $63 | $140 |
| Sales & Marketing11 Roles | 11 | $44–$78 | $60 | $100 |
| Defense & Public Safety7 Roles | 7 | $50–$60 | $60 | $80 |
| Languages & Translation33 Roles | 33 | $25–$48 | $48 | $200 |
| Data Collection & Annotation22 Roles | 22 | $13–$48 | $20 | $98 |
Pay by platform
Roles collected from each platform with pay shown.
Pay by eligibility
| Group | Roles | Typical range | Median | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open worldwide266 Roles | 266 | $48–$105 | $70 | $200 |
| Limited to specific countries134 Roles | 134 | $75–$110 | $90 | $180 |
How many roles pay at least…
Share of roles whose minimum advertised pay reaches each level.
| Pay level | Roles | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25/h or more | 348 | 87% | See the roles → |
| $50/h or more | 253 | 63% | See the roles → |
| $75/h or more | 131 | 33% | See the roles → |
| $100/h or more | 73 | 18% | See the roles → |
| $150/h or more | 29 | 7% | See the roles → |
Methodology
- Source: the pay shown on each open role listed on SOJI (Mercor and Micro1). This is the pay the platform advertises, not what workers actually earn.
- Only roles with pay shown, in US dollars per hour, are included. Roles without pay are left out.
- Duplicates are removed: roles that share the same application link count once.
- For each role we use the midpoint of its pay range. The typical range is the middle 50% of those midpoints (25th to 75th percentile). The top 10% is the 90th percentile of the highest pay of each role.
- A field, platform or group appears only when it has at least 5 roles, and every row shows its sample size.
- The numbers are recalculated automatically (about every 5 minutes) as roles open and close. Last calculation: October 13, 2026.
What this does not tell you
Advertised pay can change and often depends on your country, experience and the project. It does not include unpaid assessment time. Always confirm the details on the platform before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does AI training work pay per hour?
- Across 400 open roles with pay shown, the typical range (middle 50%) is $50–$106 per hour, with a median of $76. The top 10% of roles reach $200 per hour or more.
- Which AI training fields pay the most?
- By median advertised pay, the highest are Legal & Law ($110), Healthcare & Medicine ($101) and Finance & Accounting ($90). Fields with fewer than 5 roles with pay shown are left out.
- Does pay differ between platforms?
- Median advertised pay is $73 on Micro1 (277 roles) and $80 on Mercor (123 roles). These are advertised ranges, and the real rate depends on the project and your profile.
- Is this what workers actually earn?
- No. It is the pay advertised on each listing. Actual earnings depend on the project, the hours available and your experience. Use the index to compare roles, then confirm the details on the platform.