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What AI raters and evaluators earn training AI: a median of $25/hr

From 174 distinct open postings with rater, evaluator, evaluation, reviewer or assessor in the title that state an hourly rate, across every platform we track. "Up to" ceilings and paid studies are left out.

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Pago por hora Pago del 10% superior $85+/h
$9/h o menos habitual $16–65 $85+

Spread of pay for AI raters and evaluators

174 postings that state an hourly rate. The most common range is $20–30 (34, 20%). Dashed line: median $25.

Spread of pay for AI raters and evaluators
Rangopostings that state an hourly rate
<$1024
$10–2032
$20–3034
$30–4016
$40–5015
$50–607
$60–707
$70–8012
$80–9011
$90–1003
$100–1105
$110–1200
$120–1301
$130–1400
$140–1501
$150–2005
$200+1

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Pay for AI raters and evaluators by platform

Platforms with at least 10 distinct postings that state a rate, highest median first.

  1. Alignerr 12tarifas mediana$80/h 10% superior$90–300
  2. Sepal AI 11tarifas mediana$70/h 10% superior$80–83
  3. micro1 12tarifas mediana$40/h 10% superior$75–108
  4. Volga Partners 20tarifas mediana$16/h 10% superior$40–58
  5. Welo Data 39tarifas mediana$13/h 10% superior$25–45

AI raters and evaluators: AI training pay questions

How much do AI raters and evaluators earn training AI?

Across 174 distinct open postings for AI raters and evaluators that state an hourly rate (3 November 2026), the median is $25/hr and the middle half pay $16–65/hr. One in ten pays $85/hr or more. That is below the median of $60/hr across all AI training roles.

Which platforms pay AI raters and evaluators the most?

Among platforms with at least 10 such postings that state a rate, Alignerr has the highest median ($80/hr), then Sepal AI ($70/hr). Rates depend on the project, your qualifications and sometimes where you live.

Is this pay before tax?

Yes. Platforms hire most AI trainers as independent contractors and pay the posted rate before tax, usually without holiday pay. How you are taxed depends on where you live.