Finance Expert
$160-200
/hr
AfterQuery • Bachelor's • 13d ago
Remote AI Trainer Jobs in the United States
US residents can apply to every platform on this board, including Handshake AI, whose fellowship is open only to US-based applicants with work authorization. Roles run from entry-level data annotation to coding and credentialed domain work, and almost all of it is paid as 1099 contract income.
1,579 open jobs
- Typical pay
- $70/hr
- Most roles pay
- $50 to $100/hr
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- 923 posted rates
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- October 3, 2026
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Baseball Fan – Live MLB Game AI Evaluator (US)
$100-120
/hr
Mercor • 1d ago
English Expert
Lawyers
$100-200
/hr
Mercor • 3d ago
Legal AI Training
Urologists & Medical Oncologists (Prostate Cancer) – Paid Research Study
$160-200
/hr
Mercor • 3d ago
Healthcare AI Training
Senior Aviation Maintenance Inspector
$70-130
/hr
Micro1 • 3d ago
Legal AI Training
Senior NDT Inspector (Level II/III)
$70-110
/hr
Micro1 • 3d ago
Expert AI Training
Electrician Expert
$60-80
/hr
AfterQuery • 29d ago
Expert AI Training
Senior Machinist / Construction & Field Ops Lead
$60-100
/hr
Micro1 • Master's • 3d ago
Expert AI Training
Consulting Specialist
$150-350
/hr
Micro1 • 8d ago
Expert AI Training
AI Trainer, Mortgage Servicing (Part-time)
$25-35
/hr
Kastle • 1d ago
Finance English
Notary Public Expert
$40-50
/hr
AfterQuery • 29d ago
Expert AI Training
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Every platform on this board accepts US contractors, and some projects are open only to US residents. Licensed professionals (MD, JD, CPA, PE) are sought for domain roles, and American English evaluation, including regional dialect work, comes up regularly. Platforms pay by PayPal or ACH bank transfer. A platform that pays you $2,000 or more in a year sends a 1099-NEC (the threshold was $600 before 2026), so keep records of all platform income for Schedule C. General pools are crowded, and domain expertise is what gets you into the higher-paying roles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are AI training jobs 1099 or W-2?
Almost all are 1099. You're an independent contractor, so no tax is withheld from your pay and you owe self-employment tax (15.3%) on top of income tax. A platform that pays you $2,000 or more in a year sends a 1099-NEC. Below that you won't get a form, but the income is still taxable. The few W-2 roles are full-time positions, and the listing says so.
Do I need to pay quarterly taxes on 1099 income?
If you expect to owe $1,000 or more for the year, yes. Estimated payments are due in April, June, September and January. Missing them means an underpayment penalty, not an audit. A CPA can help if AI training becomes your main income.
How do I get paid?
PayPal, Wise, and direct ACH bank transfer are the most common options. Most US platforms pay in USD straight to a US bank account, so there's no currency conversion to worry about.
What do I need to sign up?
An SSN or ITIN for tax reporting (usually via a W-9), a US bank account or PayPal, and often a resume or a short skills assessment depending on the platform.
Why do some platforms only hire in the US?
Client contracts and payroll compliance. Handshake AI's fellowship is for US-based applicants with work authorization, and some projects on other platforms require US residency or work authorization. Listings that need it say so in the requirements.
Do US-based contractors earn more than other regions?
Often, for the same role. Several platforms set rates by the contractor's location, and US-only projects tend to list higher rates. The gap varies by platform and specialization, so compare the rate on each listing.
Is this legitimate work?
Yes. These are contract roles with established platforms such as Turing, Mercor, Mindrift, Handshake AI, and micro1, all of which pay US contractors. Apply through the platform's own site and never pay a fee to start.
How many United States AI training jobs are open right now?
This page is showing 920 listings open to contractors in United States, sourced from 17 platforms: SME Careers (218), Mercor (170), Micro1 (124), Turing (106) and Mindrift (87). The most recent one was picked up today. The count moves as platforms post and close roles, so treat it as a snapshot of today rather than a fixed figure.
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