# Get paid to train AI

Remote jobs writing, rating and checking AI answers. See what it pays, who is hiring and how to start.

Source: https://himalayas.app/ai-training

## Get started

- [Browse AI training jobs](https://himalayas.app/jobs/ai-training) (2,956 open jobs)

## What does an AI trainer do?

You may see the same work called data annotation or data labeling.

- **Rank answers.** Read two replies and choose the better one.
- **Write model answers.** Write an answer for the model to learn from.
- **Fact-check output.** Check facts and correct mistakes in model answers.
- **Label images and audio.** Identify what appears in a picture or recording.
- **Review answers in your field.** Use your subject knowledge to spot errors.

## How much do AI training jobs pay?

Advertised rates run from about $8 to $25 an hour for general tasks to $15 to $120 for expert review. [1]

- **General tasks: $8 to $25 an hour, typically about $18.** Rating, labeling.
- **Language and voice: $10 to $30 an hour, typically about $25.** Recording, translating.
- **Expert review: $15 to $120 an hour, typically about $45.** Medicine, law, software.

[1] Advertised pay from over 300 AI training jobs at over 20 companies posted on Himalayas since August 2026, including closed jobs. Repeat posts counted once. These are listed rates, not earnings. Most work is per project, and hours are not guaranteed.

## Are AI training jobs legit?

Yes. AI companies pay people to write and rate model answers, but scammers copy their job ads.

- **Never pay to get paid.** No fees for training, equipment or payouts.
- **Apply on the company's site.** A chat conversation alone is not enough.
- **Be wary of unexpected messages.** Scams often start on WhatsApp or Telegram.
- **Expect a writing or rating test.** You should not need to pay a deposit.

Every job is checked for spam and scams before it’s listed, and jobs from new employers are reviewed by a person before they go live. [Is Himalayas legit?](https://himalayas.app/docs/is-himalayas-legit)

## How to get an AI training job with no experience

General rating and labeling work needs no degree. Expect a writing or rating test.

1. **Pick a rating or labeling job.** Check the country, pay and requirements on the listing.
2. **Apply on the company's site.** Run the scam checks first, before you share your details.
3. **Take the writing or rating test.** Read the instructions carefully. Many companies allow only one attempt.

## AI training jobs by country

Over 400 more jobs are open worldwide.

- [AI training jobs in the United States](https://himalayas.app/jobs/countries/united-states/ai-training): 1,500+ jobs, most at Mercor and micro1
- [AI training jobs in the United Kingdom](https://himalayas.app/jobs/countries/united-kingdom/ai-training): 550+ jobs, most at Mercor and Welo Global
- [AI training jobs in Canada](https://himalayas.app/jobs/countries/canada/ai-training): 450+ jobs, most at Mercor and Welo Global
- [AI training jobs in Germany](https://himalayas.app/jobs/countries/germany/ai-training): 450+ jobs, most at Mercor and Welo Global
- [AI training jobs in India](https://himalayas.app/jobs/countries/india/ai-training): 400+ jobs, most at Mercor and Welo Global
- [AI training jobs in Australia](https://himalayas.app/jobs/countries/australia/ai-training): 250+ jobs, most at Mercor and xAI
- [AI training jobs in the Philippines](https://himalayas.app/jobs/countries/philippines/ai-training): 70+ jobs, most at Welo Global and Welocalize
- [AI training jobs in Indonesia](https://himalayas.app/jobs/countries/indonesia/ai-training): 50+ jobs, most at Mercor and Welo Global
- [AI training jobs in Pakistan](https://himalayas.app/jobs/countries/pakistan/ai-training): 20+ jobs, most at Mercor and TELUS Digital
- [AI training jobs in South Africa](https://himalayas.app/jobs/countries/south-africa/ai-training): 20+ jobs, most at Welo Global and Mercor
- [AI training jobs in Bangladesh](https://himalayas.app/jobs/countries/bangladesh/ai-training): 20+ jobs, most at Mercor and micro1
- [AI training jobs in Nigeria](https://himalayas.app/jobs/countries/nigeria/ai-training): 19 jobs, most at Welo Global and Mercor
- [AI training jobs in Kenya](https://himalayas.app/jobs/countries/kenya/ai-training): 8 jobs, most at Welo Global and RWS Group
- [AI training jobs in Ghana](https://himalayas.app/jobs/countries/ghana/ai-training): 4 jobs, most at Welo Global
- [AI training jobs in Tanzania](https://himalayas.app/jobs/countries/tanzania/ai-training): 4 jobs, most at Welo Global

## Companies hiring AI trainers now

| Company | Open jobs | Where | Pay |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Mercor](https://himalayas.app/companies/mercor) | 3,500+ | 100+ countries, most in the US, the UK and Germany | $60 to $160 an hour |
| [micro1](https://himalayas.app/companies/micro1) | 400+ | Mostly worldwide | $30 to $170 an hour |
| [Welo Global](https://himalayas.app/companies/welo-global) | 250+ | 100+ countries, most in India, Spain and the US |  |
| [Invisible Technologies](https://himalayas.app/companies/inv) | 200+ | Mostly worldwide |  |
| [RWS Group](https://himalayas.app/companies/rws-group) | 100+ | 40+ countries, most in Brazil, India and Singapore | $6 to $10 an hour |
| [TELUS Digital](https://himalayas.app/companies/telus-international-ai-inc) | 80+ | 40+ countries, most in Brazil, India and Mexico | $6 to $25 an hour |
| [Welocalize](https://himalayas.app/companies/welocalize) | 50+ | 30+ countries, most in India, the Philippines and Egypt | $5 to $15 an hour |
| [TransPerfect](https://himalayas.app/companies/transperfect) | 40+ | 11 countries, most in Thailand, Malaysia and Brazil |  |
| [Innodata](https://himalayas.app/companies/innodata) | 20+ | The US and Canada |  |
| [xAI](https://himalayas.app/companies/x-ai) | 16 | 5 countries, most in Australia, Canada and the UK |  |

[2] Established employers by open AI training, data annotation and data labeling jobs on Himalayas on 16 November 2026.

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## Hiring AI trainers?

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- [Hire AI trainers](https://himalayas.app/hire/ai-training)

## FAQs

### Do I need experience with AI to get an AI training job?

No. Most of these roles need clear writing and close attention to instructions, not a background in machine learning.

### Are AI training jobs full time?

Some are, but many are contract or part-time roles paid by the hour. Work often comes in batches, so it can be busy one week and quiet the next. Check the job type on each listing.

### What qualifications help?

A professional background helps, because models need experts to check answers in their field. Nurses, doctors, lawyers, accountants, teachers and software engineers are all in demand. Speaking a language other than English also helps.

### Can I do AI training jobs from my country?

Many roles are open worldwide, and some are limited to certain countries or languages. Each listing shows where you can work from, and you can browse by country above.

### How do I get paid?

The employer pays you, not Himalayas. Most pay by bank transfer or a service such as PayPal, weekly or monthly. The listing or the employer's site says how.