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The equipment AI training work needs

1,681 open roles name the equipment you need. Most name only a computer or a smartphone; 335 need a microphone, 80% of them for voice and audio work.

Every role re‑checked hourly Last updated 27 October 2026

1,681roles name equipment
335need a microphone

Equipment named

Roles by the equipment they name, grouped. A role naming several counts under each.

EquipmentOpen rolesShareMedian pay
Computer (desktop or laptop)1,18771%$25
Smartphone71042%$25
Microphone33520%$35
Headphones or headset28217%$25
Webcam or camera1096%$25
Reliable internet785%$12
Audio interface or recording setup714%$120
Second or high-resolution monitor322%$60

Median pay is the middle hourly rate among the roles in that row that state one, in US dollars; each distinct rate on a platform counts once, and "up to" ceilings, per-task pay and paid studies are left out. A dash means fewer than five rates.

How we counted

Equipment is what a posting asks the worker to provide, grouped by kind ("iPhone" and "Android phone" are smartphones). Every figure is worked out from the open roles listed on aitrainers.jobs, re-checked hourly against each platform's own job board, and updates with them.

The equipment AI training work needs: common questions

What do I need to start AI training work?

For most roles, a computer and a reliable internet connection. Voice and speech work also needs a microphone or headset; some data collection work needs a smartphone.

Do I need to buy equipment for AI training jobs?

Only what the role names. A real platform never asks you to buy equipment from it or pay for a kit.