What it means
An open sign-up rather than a specific opening: you apply, get assessed and wait to be matched to a project. Being accepted doesn't guarantee work. Roles on this site marked “Talent pool” are of this kind.
In open roles right now
37 of the open roles we list mention “talent pool” in the title or description, on 5 platforms (as of 23 October 2026). Of those that state an hourly rate (7 distinct postings), the median is $40/hr, and the middle half pay $35 to $110.
Most of them on: Prolific (32), Verita AI (2), Alignerr (1), RWS TrainAI (1), Welo Data (1).
Back End Engineer Talent PoolVerita AI·Talent pool·Location not stated·Part-time
$70–150/hrOngoing
Shape the Future of AI — Hebrew Speakers in IsraelWelo Data·Israel·Flexible hours
est. $10–30/hrover a year ago
*Future Opportunities: Join our global TrainAI talent poolRWS TrainAI·United States
est. $10–20/hrover a year ago
Related terms
AI interviewA screening interview run by software: an AI interviewer asks questions by video or voice, records your answers, and the platform reviews them.AssessmentA test you take after applying and before you get project work: a skills quiz, a writing sample, a coding exercise or a trial of real tasks.Contractor vs employeeMost AI training platforms take people on as independent contractors rather than employees. ← SFTPrevious term, A to Z. Task-based pay vs hourly pay →Next term, A to Z. The whole glossaryEvery term on one page, A to Z.Open →