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324 Paid AI research studies

208 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.

27 platformsEvery role re‑checked hourly

Pay per hour Top 10% pay $75+/hr
low $45/hr typical $55–70 $75+

Quick answer 324 roles are open right now, on 27 platforms. Of the 19 distinct postings that state an hourly rate, the median is $60 an hour and the top 10% pay $75 or more. Updated 26 October 2026

Highest-paying right now

$100/hr Paid Panel for Software Engineers: Power Users of Local AI Coding Models Expert Ethos $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

324 open roles re‑checked hourly

90 Minutes of Conversation: Paid Research StudyMindrift·Paid study·United States·Part-time $73.5/hr1 day ago Sales Development Representatives: Live Website Pitch CallTerac·United States $14 one-off2 days ago Bilingual Danish-English ParticipantMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Bilingual Finnish-English ParticipantMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Danish Speaker Study Participant - NYC, $1,200-1,600Mindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Danish Speakers Wanted - Paid Smartphone Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Danish Translators and Native Speakers - Paid Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day Danish Language Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago New paid research study roles, every Monday.By email, free.Get alerts → Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day Finnish Language Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Finnish Speaker Study Participant - NYC, $1,200-1,600Mindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Finnish Speakers Wanted - Paid Smartphone Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Finnish Translators and Native Speakers - Paid Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Flexible Gig for Danish Speakers - 3-Day Paid Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Flexible Gig for Finnish Speakers - 3-Day Paid Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Native Danish Speakers from Denmark - Paid 3-Day Study in NYC ($1,200-1,600)Mindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Paid Research Study for Danish Speakers - Midtown ManhattanMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Paid Research Study for Finnish Speakers - Midtown ManhattanMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Paid Study for Retirees and Native Danish Speakers - NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Paid Study for Retirees and Native Finnish Speakers - NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Side Income for Danish Speakers - 3-Day Paid Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Side Income for Finnish Speakers - 3-Day Paid Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Student Gig - Native Danish Speakers, Paid Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Student Gig - Native Finnish Speakers, Paid Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Temporary Gig - Danish Speaker Research Participant, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Temporary Gig - Finnish Speaker Research Participant, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Tutkimus New Yorkissa - Suomea äidinkielenään puhuville, palkkio 1 200-1 600 USDMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Bilingual Polish-English ParticipantMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Earn up to $1,600 - 3-Day Polish Language Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Flexible Gig for Polish Speakers - 3-Day Paid Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Native Polish Speakers from Poland - Paid 3-Day Study in NYC ($1,200-1,600)Mindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Paid Research Study for Polish Speakers from Poland - Midtown ManhattanMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Paid Study for Retirees and Native Polish Speakers - NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Płatne badanie w Nowym Jorku - Dla osób z polskim jako językiem ojczystym, honorMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Polish Speaker Study Participant - NYC, $1,200-1,600Mindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Polish Speakers Wanted - Paid Smartphone Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Polish Translators and Native Speakers - Paid Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Side Income for Polish Speakers - 3-Day Paid Study, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Student Gig - Native Polish Speakers, Paid Study in NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Temporary Gig - Polish Speaker Research Participant, NYCMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago Undersøgelse i New York - For personer med dansk som modersmål, 1.200-1.600 USDMindrift·Paid study·New York City·Flexible hours Pay not stated2 days ago

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Mindrift · 201Sepal AI · 36Ethos · 20Prolific · 12Mercor · 9 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 26 October 2026, these 324 open roles include 19 distinct postings that state an hourly rate. Their median is $60/hr, the typical range $55–70/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, Ethos, Prolific and Mercor. 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, Germany and Australia. Use the Country filter to see only roles you can take where you live.

Are Paid AI research studies part-time?

Most are: 278 of 324 are flexible hours. Nearly all are remote and paid as a freelancer or contractor.

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