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What lawyers earn training AI: a median of $95/hr

From 59 distinct open postings with lawyer, attorney, solicitor, barrister, paralegal or legal 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 $135+/hr
low $25/hr typical $65–120 $135+

By platform

What each platform pays lawyers

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

  1. micro1 15 rates median $115/hr top 10% $225–245

All 118 open roles for lawyers · Pay across all AI training work · What a rate comes to per month

Lawyers: AI training pay questions

How much do lawyers earn training AI?

Across 59 distinct open postings for lawyers that state an hourly rate (20 October 2026), the median is $95/hr and the middle half pay $65–120/hr. One in ten pays $135/hr or more. That is above the median of $60/hr across all AI training roles.

Which platforms pay lawyers the most?

Among platforms with at least 10 such postings that state a rate, micro1 has the highest median ($115/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.