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Weekly briefing · 2026-W43

AI training pay this week

Figures cover the 7 days to 2026-10-25 and update with the feeds. This is not a frozen archive.

Every rate is the top of a band a platform published on its own job feed. One vote per unique platform and band. Per-task pay is never converted to hourly.

Findings

  1. Across 3,292 open roles, typical top rates of $34–$110/hr (median $70/hr, from 545 distinct listed rates across 25 platforms).
  2. 193 roles first appeared in the 7 days to 2026-10-25.
  3. Highest new listing in the last 7 days: Structured Finance Attorney on micro1 at $400/hr.
  4. Best-paying field right now, by median top rate, is law & legal at $125/hr (highest $400/hr, n=48 distinct rates).
  5. Terac median moved up 20% since 2026-10-18, $75 to $90/hr (as of 2026-10-25).
  6. micro1 median moved down 11% since 2026-10-18, $90 to $80/hr (as of 2026-10-25).
  7. 178 listings closed in the 7 days to 2026-10-25. Roles fill, so apply the same day when one fits.

Highest new listings in the last 7 days

RolePlatformTop rate
Structured Finance Attorneymicro1$400/hr
Healthcare Attorney (BigLaw Firms)micro1$400/hr
FDA & Regulatory Compliance Attorneymicro1$400/hr
Energy & Utilities Regulatory Attorneymicro1$400/hr
Media, Publishing & Communications Law Attorneymicro1$400/hr
Investment Funds & Asset Management Attorneymicro1$400/hr
Corporate Attorney (BigLaw Firms)micro1$400/hr
Gaming & Gambling Attorneymicro1$400/hr

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