What it means
Most AI training platforms take people on as independent contractors rather than employees. Contractors are usually paid only for the time or tasks they log, without holiday pay, sick pay or pension contributions, and usually handle their own tax. Some roles, mostly full-time ones, are employment. Which applies depends on your contract and the law where you live; this is not legal advice.
In open roles right now
740 of the open roles we list mention “contractor vs employee” in the title or description, on 25 platforms (as of 23 October 2026). Of those that state an hourly rate (127 distinct postings), the median is $35/hr, and the middle half pay $19 to $85.
Most of them on: Lilt (371), Weekday (77), Invisible (65), Appen / CrowdGen (52), Welo Data (30), Volga Partners (22), and 19 more.
Expert: Mechanical Engineering (Contract, Remote)Patronus AI·United States·Flexible hours
$50–150/hr1 day ago
Quality Assurance Rater - French (FR)TELUS Digital AI Community·France·Part-time
€23/hr2 days ago
Marketing ExpertAnyone AI·15 countries
$30–60/hr3 days ago
Investment Banking AI Research ContributorJobgether·78 countries·Flexible hours
Pay set per project3 days ago
NP & RN SME - AI Evaluation | Medical Students & Professionals (AUS)Volga Partners·Australia·Flexible hours·MD
$15–35/hr3 days ago