STEM Professor
$120-150
/hr
Handshake • PhD • 7d ago
STEM AI Training
Handshake Job Board
We track 210 open Handshake roles with a median posted rate of $80/hr, led by STEM, business, and generalist listings. The Handshake AI Fellowship pays people with associate, bachelor's, master's or PhD backgrounds to evaluate and improve AI models remotely. It's run by Handshake, the careers network, and is open to US-based applicants with valid work authorization. The fellowship page states $40 to $125 an hour, and payouts go out weekly through Stripe.
- Open listings
- 210 listings · 206 distinct roles
- Pay
- $80/hr median
- Availability
- US-based with valid work authorization; F-1 students on CPT or OPT eligible, STEM OPT excluded
- Payouts
- Weekly via Stripe, by Wednesday for the previous Monday to Sunday
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$160-200
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CAD Drafter
$90-120
/hr
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Design AI Training
Spatial Data Analyst
$90-120
/hr
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Data Science AI Training
Digital Illustrator
$90-120
/hr
Handshake • Bachelor's • 7d ago
Design AI Training
QGIS Specialist
$90-120
/hr
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Expert AI Training
PCB Tool Specialist
$90-120
/hr
Handshake • Bachelor's • 7d ago
Expert AI Training
Video Editors
$90-120
/hr
Handshake • Bachelor's • 7d ago
Writing AI Training
Marketing and Sales Professional
$90-120
/hr
Handshake • Bachelor's • 7d ago
AI Training Administrative
Visual Design Professional
$90-120
/hr
Handshake • Bachelor's • 7d ago
Design AI Training
Management Consultant
$80-100
/hr
Handshake • Bachelor's • 7d ago
Business AI Training
GRE/GMAT Quantitative Instructor
$80-100
/hr
Handshake • Bachelor's • 7d ago
Expert AI Training
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What Handshake pays in each field
Healthcare roles post the highest median rate on Handshake at $125/hr, and languages roles post the lowest at $30/hr.
| Field | Open roles | Median rate | Posted range |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEM | 61 | $80/hr | $30-$150/hr |
| Business | 39 | $80/hr | $60-$120/hr |
| Generalist | 25 | $85/hr | $15-$125/hr |
| Healthcare | 14 | $125/hr | $50-$300/hr |
| Software Engineering | 12 | $88/hr | $47-$200/hr |
| Finance | 11 | $80/hr | $50-$175/hr |
| Design | 8 | $125/hr | $80-$125/hr |
| Humanities | 8 | $78/hr | $50-$120/hr |
| Data Science | 7 | $85/hr | $75-$125/hr |
| Legal | 6 | $83/hr | $75-$150/hr |
Hourly listings currently open on Handshake, updated with the job board.
The highest-paying open Handshake roles
Handshake hires in 4 steps
- 1
Apply on the Handshake AI page with your background
- 2
Verify your identity
- 3
Complete a background check
- 4
Pass the assessment for your field
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Handshake jobs FAQ
How much do Handshake jobs pay?
Open hourly Handshake listings post a median of $80/hr, ranging from $15 to $300. Healthcare roles post the highest median rate on Handshake at $125/hr, and languages roles post the lowest at $30/hr.
How do I get started?
Apply on joinhandshake.com/ai with your education and field. Onboarding includes identity verification, a background check and an assessment. You don't need a .edu email: eligibility is US residence and valid work authorization, and F-1 students on CPT or OPT can qualify (STEM OPT is excluded).
What's the pay structure?
The fellowship page states $40 to $125 an hour depending on the role and your qualifications. Each listing states its own rate.
How often do I get paid?
Weekly through Stripe. Handshake's support site says payouts are sent by Wednesday for the previous Monday to Sunday week. A pending suit alleges fellows are misclassified as contractors, so confirm your terms in writing before you start.
Is Handshake being sued over how it pays AI annotators?
A proposed class action filed in the Northern District of California on July 20, 2026 alleges Handshake misclassified its AI annotators as contractors, citing unilaterally set rates, mandated tooling, weekly hour caps and uncompensated onboarding. These are allegations. Handshake had not filed a response as of August 9, 2026, and we found no update as of October 1, 2026.
Can I use Handshake AI if I'm not a student?
Yes. The fellowship asks for an associate, bachelor's, master's or PhD background, US residence and valid work authorization. Current students qualify too, including F-1 students on CPT or OPT.
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