Jobs/Pay data/Accountants

What accountants earn training AI: a median of $80/hr

From 30 distinct open postings with accountant, accounting, CPA or auditor in the title that state an hourly rate, across every platform we track. "Up to" ceilings and paid studies are left out.

Every role re‑checked hourly

Pay per hour Top 10% pay $125+/hr
low $40/hr typical $60–100 $125+

How pay for accountants is spread

30 postings that state an hourly rate. The most common range is $80–90 (8, 27%). Dashed line: median $80.

How pay for accountants is spread
Rangepostings that state an hourly rate
<$100
$10–200
$20–301
$30–402
$40–502
$50–602
$60–703
$70–801
$80–908
$90–1003
$100–1102
$110–1202
$120–1301
$130–1400
$140–1500
$150–2002
$200+1

Accountants: AI training pay questions

How much do accountants earn training AI?

Across 30 distinct open postings for accountants that state an hourly rate (31 October 2026), the median is $80/hr and the middle half pay $60–100/hr. One in ten pays $125/hr or more. That is above the median of $60/hr across all AI training roles.

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.