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Things I counted myself

The rest of this site tells you what a role pays today. These are one-off counts of things nobody publishes, each with the date it was measured, the public source it came from, and the script that produced it. If a number here is wrong, you should be able to prove it in an afternoon.

2026-W37 · rebuilt from the feeds

Weekly AI training pay briefing

As of 2026-09-09: typical advertised top rates of $55–$120/hr (median $85/hr, from 449 distinct advertised rates across 8 platforms).

  • Across 2,581 open roles, typical advertised top rates of $55–$120/hr (median $85/hr, from 449 distinct advertised rates across 8 platforms).
  • 516 roles first appeared in the 7 days to 2026-09-09.
  • Highest new listing in the last 7 days: Neurologist on Handshake AI at $300/hr.
  • Best-paying field right now is software engineering, median $100/hr (highest $400/hr, n=78).
  • Mercor median moved up 13% since 2026-09-06, $80 to $90/hr (as of 2026-09-09).
  • 232 listings closed in the 7 days to 2026-09-09. Roles fill, so apply the same day when one fits.

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