Weekly briefing · 2026-W37
AI training pay this week
Figures cover the 7 days to 2026-09-09 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
- 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.
Highest new listings in the last 7 days
| Role | Platform | Top rate |
|---|---|---|
| Neurologist | Handshake AI | $300/hr |
| Nuclear Professional | Handshake AI | $300/hr |
| Anesthesiologists | Handshake AI | $300/hr |
| Ophthalmologist | Handshake AI | $300/hr |
| Medical Professional | Handshake AI | $300/hr |
| Radiology Professional | Handshake AI | $300/hr |
| Expert Senior SWE | Mercor | $210/hr |
| Physicians | Handshake AI | $200/hr |
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