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What AI trainers and AI tutors earn training AI: a median of $35/hr

From 91 distinct open postings with "AI trainer" or "AI tutor" 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 $85+/hr
low $20/hr typical $25–60 $85+

By platform

What each platform pays AI trainers and AI tutors

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

  1. Invisible 50 rates median $35/hr top 10% $60–115
  2. Prolific 12 rates median $25/hr top 10% $120

The best-paid open roles for AI trainers and AI tutors

AI Trainer - Mechanical Engineers - CAD ExpertiseProlific·Talent pool·Netherlands·Flexible hours $120/hrOngoing AI Trainer - Electrical Engineers - CAD/Python ExpertiseProlific·Talent pool·7 countries·Flexible hours $120/hrOngoing AI Trainer – Aerospace Engineers - CAD ExpertiseProlific·Talent pool·Germany, United States·Flexible hours $120/hrOngoing SWE Infrastructure Specialist (Java) – Freelance AI Trainer ProjectInvisible·Worldwide·PhD $80–150/hr9 months ago SWE Infrastructure Specialist (JS/TS/Python) – Freelance AI Trainer ProjectInvisible·Worldwide·PhD $80–150/hr9 months ago Indonesian Voice Actor / Actress | Pengisi Suara, Berbahasa Indonesia (AI Trainer)Babel Audio·Worldwide·Flexible hours $60–150/hr5 months ago Physician AI Trainer – Hospital Medicinemicro1·United States·MD $80–125/hr8 days ago Management & Strategy Consultants (MBB/Big 5) AI TrainerWeekday·United States, Canada·Flexible hours $100/hr3 months ago Electrical Engineering Expert, AI TrainerSovrano AI·4 countries·Flexible hours·PhD·Law $40–125/hr11 days ago Physics Expert, AI TrainerSovrano AI·4 countries·Flexible hours·PhD·Law $40–125/hr22 days ago

Pay across all AI training work · What a rate comes to per month

AI trainers: AI training pay questions

How much do AI trainers and AI tutors earn training AI?

Across 91 distinct open postings for AI trainers and AI tutors that state an hourly rate (20 October 2026), the median is $35/hr and the middle half pay $25–60/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 trainers and AI tutors the most?

Among platforms with at least 10 such postings that state a rate, Invisible has the highest median ($35/hr), then Prolific ($25/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.