AI training jobs can vary a lot depending on the platform.
To understand how different they really are, I tried multiple platforms with different types of tasks — from evaluation to legal AI work and voice training.
Here’s a simple breakdown of what I found.
Mercor
Mercor offers some of the highest-paying opportunities, especially for specialized roles.
For generalist Italian tasks, the rate was around $30/hour.
More advanced roles, like Italian legal AI training, reached up to $85/hour.
Legal translation tasks were also well paid, around $70/hour.
The main difference with Mercor is that it’s selective.
You need to pass interviews and demonstrate strong reasoning skills, especially for higher-paying roles.
Gloz
Gloz focuses on subtitle evaluation tasks, particularly for platforms like Amazon Prime Video.
The pay is based on time, starting around $1 per minute, then dropping to about $0.65 per minute.
The work mainly involves reviewing subtitles and checking quality and accuracy.
It’s relatively accessible, but earnings depend heavily on speed and consistency.
Outlier
Outlier is one of the most well-known platforms for advanced AI training work.
In my case, legal AI trainer tasks paid around $60/hour.
The work is more complex compared to beginner platforms, often involving reasoning, evaluation, and detailed feedback.
It’s not beginner-friendly, but the pay reflects the higher expectations.
Invisible Technologies
Invisible Technologies offers more structured projects compared to typical gig platforms.
One example is voice training work for models like Gemini, with rates around $20/hour.
The environment feels closer to a real remote job, with clearer workflows and expectations.
However, the pay is lower than top-tier platforms.
TransPerfect
TransPerfect offers smaller, task-based work.
For example, audio evaluation tasks in Italian paid around $1 per task.
These tasks are usually simple, but the pay is significantly lower compared to other platforms.
It can be a starting point, but not ideal for higher earnings.
What This Shows
Not all AI training platforms are equal.
Some offer:
- high pay but require strong skills (Mercor, Outlier)
- moderate pay with more structure (Invisible)
- lower pay but easier access (Gloz, TransPerfect)
The biggest difference is not just the platform — it’s the level of work.
Final Thoughts
Trying multiple platforms is the best way to understand how this industry works.
Higher pay usually comes with:
more complex tasks, stricter requirements, and selective onboarding.
Lower-paying platforms are easier to access but offer limited long-term growth.
The key is to start where you can, then move toward better opportunities as your skills improve.
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