How much do AI trainers get paid per hour in 2026?

Across 624 active remote AI contracts tracked live on RemoteAIGig, hourly compensation averages $85.62/hr and ranges from $2/hr to $400/hr. By platform, Mercor averages $85.51/hr across 316 roles, and micro1 averages $85.73/hr across 308 roles.

How many active remote AI trainer roles are open today on RemoteAIGig?

There are currently 624 verified active remote AI training and RLHF roles live today on RemoteAIGig across 21 specialized domains. The largest active specialties include Legal & Compliance (74 jobs, avg $124/hr), Healthcare & Medical (57 jobs, avg $108/hr), AI Training (52 jobs, avg $70/hr), Machine Learning & AI (48 jobs, avg $79/hr).

What are the top-paying AI training specialties and platforms right now?

Healthcare & Medical (up to $450/hr), Legal & Compliance (up to $400/hr), Mathematics & STEM (up to $400/hr), and Software Engineering / Coding (up to $300/hr) are the highest-paying remote AI evaluation specialties on Mercor and micro1.

Are remote AI training jobs legitimate and how do I apply directly?

Yes. All 624 contracts listed on RemoteAIGig are verified direct contractor openings with transparent hourly pay and zero upfront fees. Candidates apply directly via canonical RemoteAIGig job pages with weekly escrow payouts.

Remote AI Coding & Software Evaluation Jobs ($50–$300/hr)

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Top Remote AI Coding & Software Benchmark Jobs ($50–$300/hr)