Median and typical range
The median is the middle posting among roles that state an hourly rate. The shaded band is the middle half of roles (25th to 75th percentile), and the dashed line is where the top 10% start.
Hourly pay for AI training work
Median, with the typical range (25th to 75th percentile) and the top 10% line
Median went from $60/hr on 20 Oct to $65/hr on 21 Oct (+5).
Hourly rates in US dollars from distinct open postings that state a rate. Each posting counts once; "up to" ceilings and paid studies are left out. Pay can move when platforms are added, not only when pay changes.
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| When | Median | Top 10% (90th percentile) | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | $60 | $130 | $30–$95 |
| 21 Oct | $65 | $155 | $30–$100 |
Pay figures can move when we add platforms that pay differently, not only when pay changes. Pay by field, platform, country and language.
Pay bands
How the roles that state an hourly rate split between under $25, $25 to $49, $50 to $99 and $100 or more. Recorded daily from 21 October 2026.
How AI training roles are paid
Share of roles that state an hourly rate, by pay band
On 21 Oct, the largest groups were Under $25/hr (17.8%), $25–49 (21.2%), $50–99 (33.1%).
Shares of the distinct postings that state an hourly rate, in US dollars. Recorded daily from 21 October 2026.
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| When | Under $25/hr | $25–49 | $50–99 | $100 and over |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | 17.8% | 21.2% | 33.1% | 27.9% |