AI trainer pay calculator
Pick your field, your level, and how many hours a week you want to work. The estimate uses the open AI trainer jobs on this site, and the list updates every 5 minutes.
Generalist, 20 hours a week
| Pay | Median | Middle half of jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $36 | $20 to $61 |
| Monthly | $3,120 | $1,733 to $5,287 |
| Yearly | $37,440 | $20,800 to $63,440 |
These numbers come from 175 open jobs in general knowledge that list an hourly rate. Monthly and yearly pay assume 52 weeks a year. Most AI training work pays only for the hours you work.
Frequently asked questions
How much do AI trainers make a month?
The median AI trainer job pays $37 an hour. At 20 hours a week that is $3,207 a month, and at 40 hours it is $6,413 a month.
How does the pay calculator work?
It takes the open jobs in your field that list an hourly rate, and counts each job at the middle of its pay range. The median is the middle of those rates. The middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile, so half of the jobs pay inside it. Monthly pay is the hourly rate times your hours a week times 52 weeks, divided by 12.
Why does the calculator use every job in a field?
When fewer than 3 jobs at your level list an hourly rate, one job would decide the number. Then the calculator uses every job in the field and says so.
Do AI trainers get paid for 52 weeks a year?
Most AI training work is contract work, paid only for the hours you work. There are no paid holidays or sick days. To plan for time off, set fewer weeks a year.
What is an AI trainer job?
AI trainers help companies improve AI models. You review and rate model answers, write example answers, find mistakes, or record voice and video data. Experts in law, medicine, coding, languages, and other fields teach models how a professional thinks. Most of this work is remote, flexible, and paid by the hour.
Are AI trainer jobs remote?
Yes. Every job on this site is remote, and most have flexible hours. Some jobs accept people from certain countries only, so check the 🌍 location on each job before you apply.
What skills or degrees do I need?
It depends on the job. Generalist jobs need clear writing and attention to detail. Expert jobs usually ask for a degree or work experience in the field, such as a law license or medical training. Language jobs need native or fluent skill in that language. Coding jobs need real programming experience.
