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204 Paid AI research studies

106 new this week

AI companies pay people taking part in paid studies and interviews to write, check and grade the data their models learn from. Here are the open paid research study roles on every platform we track.

26 platformsEvery role re‑checked hourly

Pay per hour Top 10% pay $75+/hr
low $45/hr typical $50–70 $75+

Quick answer 204 roles are open right now, on 26 platforms. Of the 17 distinct postings that state an hourly rate, the median is $60 an hour and the top 10% pay $75 or more. Updated 23 October 2026

Highest-paying right now

$60–90/hr Atmospheric, Earth, Marine & Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Sepal AI $60–90/hr Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Sepal AI $60–85/hr Network & Computer Systems Administrators Sepal AI $70/hr Business Professionals: Presentation Slide Deck Evaluation for AI Training Terac $55–85/hr Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Sepal AI $40–90/hr Blockchain Engineer - Research Participant Sepal AI

204 open roles re‑checked hourly

Business Professionals: Presentation Slide Deck Evaluation for AI Training (posted today)Terac·United States $70/hrToday Benefits Decision Makers: Survey on Health Insurance PlansTerac·Paid study·United States·Flexible hours $120 one-off1 day ago Austrian German Speaker Study Participant - NYC, $1,200-1,600Mindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Austrian German Speakers Wanted - Paid Smartphone Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Bezahlte Studie in New York - Deutsch-Muttersprachler:innen aus DeutschlandMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Bezahlte Studie in New York - Deutsch-Muttersprachler:innen aus ÖsterreichMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Bezahlte Studie in New York - Für Deutschsprachige aus der SchweizMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Bilingual German-English ParticipantMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago New paid research study roles, every Monday.By email, free.Get alerts → Bilingual Italian-English ParticipantMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Bilingual Italian-English Participant from SwitzerlandMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Bilingual Korean-English ParticipantMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Bilingual Portuguese-English ParticipantMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Bilingual Swiss German-English ParticipantMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day German Language Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day Italian Language Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day Korean Language Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day Portuguese Language Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day Swiss German Language Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day Swiss Italian Language Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Estudo remunerado em Nova Iorque - Falantes nativos de português europeuMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago European Portuguese Speaker Study Participant - NYC, $1,200-1,600Mindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago European Portuguese Speakers Wanted - Paid Smartphone Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Flexible Gig for German Speakers - 3-Day Paid Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Flexible Gig for Italian Speakers - 3-Day Paid Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Flexible Gig for Korean Speakers - 3-Day Paid Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Flexible Gig for Portuguese Speakers - 3-Day Paid Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Flexible Gig for Swiss German Speakers - 3-Day Paid Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Flexible Gig for Swiss Italian Speakers - 3-Day Paid Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago German Speaker Study Participant - NYC, $1,200-1,600Mindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago German Speakers Wanted - Paid Smartphone Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago German Translators and Native Speakers - Paid Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago German Translators and Swiss Native Speakers - Paid Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Italian Speaker Study Participant - NYC, $1,200-1,600Mindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Italian Speakers Wanted - Paid Smartphone Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Italian Translators and Native Speakers - Paid Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Italian Translators and Swiss Native Speakers - Paid Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Korean Speaker Study Participant - NYC, $1,200-1,600Mindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Korean Speakers Wanted - Paid Smartphone Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Korean Translators and Native Speakers - Paid Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago Native Austrian German Speakers - Paid 3-Day Study in NYC ($1,200-1,600)Mindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay set per project1 day ago

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Mindrift · 97Sepal AI · 36Mercor · 15Prolific · 12Lionbridge AI Data Training · 5 Mindrift vs MercorMindrift vs Prolific

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Paid AI research studies: common questions

How much do Paid AI research studies pay?

As of 23 October 2026, these 204 open roles include 17 distinct postings that state an hourly rate. Their median is $60/hr, the typical range $50–70/hr, and the top 10% pay $75/hr or more. "Up to" rates aren't counted.

Which platforms have Paid AI research studies?

Right now most of these roles are on Mindrift, Sepal AI, Mercor, Prolific and Lionbridge AI Data Training. We check every platform's job board every hour.

Where can I do Paid AI research studies from?

The countries accepted most often are United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia and India. Use the Country filter to see only roles you can take where you live.

Are Paid AI research studies part-time?

Most are: 158 of 204 are flexible hours. Nearly all are remote and paid as a freelancer or contractor.

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