HireArt's 2025 AI Trainer Compensation Report

Understanding competitive compensation in the increasingly dynamic AI training space can be very challenging. But why?

The AI industry is evolving faster than most labor markets can adapt. Each new model release brings new data types, new labeling standards, and new levels of complexity.

What was once considered simple “data labeling” has become a highly specialized form of cognitive work. This work currently involves nuanced reasoning, deep subject-matter knowledge, and, increasingly, multilingual fluency.

To shed light on this topic, we’ve compiled compensation data from over 150 sources, including a survey of active workers, public job postings, and internal data.

HireArt's 2025 AI Trainer Compensation Report

What We're Exploring in Our AI Compensation Guide

Global AI Trainer Pay Rates for Generalists

Global AI Trainer Pay Rates for Generalists

Explore the overview of hourly pay rates of contract generalists around the world.

Independent Contractors vs W2 Data Trainer Pay Rates

Independent Contractors vs W2 Data Trainer Pay Rates

There is a growing trend among companies to prefer employing contract employees over independent contractors. Learn what considerations they're making and why.

Remote vs. On-site Subject Matter Experts

Remote vs. On-site Subject Matter Experts

Whether contract AI trainers are remote or on-site also impacts cost. On-site generalists tend to be paid more than their remote counterparts

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