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What voice and audio contributors earn training AI: a median of $35/hr

From 67 distinct open postings with voice, audio or speech 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 $105+/hr

$35

low $11/hr typical $20–60 $105+

By platform

What each platform pays voice and audio contributors

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

Alignerr 15 rates median $35/hr top 10% $185–265
Welo Data 12 rates median $35/hr top 10% $55–65

The best-paid open roles for voice and audio contributors

German - Generalist Voice ActorAlignerr·6 countries·Flexible hours $250–280/hr

Professional Voice Actor - GermanAlignerr·6 countries·Flexible hours $250–280/hr

Voice Actor - German SpeakersAlignerr·6 countries·Flexible hours $250–280/hr

French-Canadian Professional Voice ActorWeekday·United States·Part-time $45–400/hr

French - Generalist Voice ActorAlignerr·6 countries·Flexible hours $170–200/hr

Professional Voice Actor - ItalianAlignerr·5 countries·Flexible hours $170–200/hr

Voice Actor - French SpeakersAlignerr·6 countries·Flexible hours $170–200/hr

Voice Actor - Italian SpeakersAlignerr·5 countries·Flexible hours $170–200/hr

Voice Performer - Australian EnglishAlignerr·United States $120–200/hr

Voice Performer - UK EnglishAlignerr·United States $120–200/hr

All 385 open roles for voice and audio contributors · Pay across all AI training work · What a rate comes to per month

Voice and audio: AI training pay questions

How much do voice and audio contributors earn training AI?

Across 67 distinct open postings for voice and audio contributors that state an hourly rate (20 October 2026), the median is $35/hr and the middle half pay $20–60/hr. One in ten pays $105/hr or more. That is below the median of $60/hr across all AI training roles.

Which platforms pay voice and audio contributors the most?

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