Data annotation jobs
Data annotation jobs let people earn money by labeling images, ranking chatbot answers or checking facts for AI companies, usually from home. On the big platforms, US workers start at about $20 an hour, with pay climbing to $100 or more for specialists.
Who provides the work
For most of this work, big data companies own the platforms: DataAnnotation, iMerit Scholars, Outlier under Scale AI, CrowdGen under Appen, Mindrift under Toloka. Once you apply and pass a test, you can choose tasks as they become available.
Getting in
To do general work you'll need good written English and an eye for detail; DataAnnotation wants a bachelor's degree, though equivalent experience also counts. Projects for experts call for a degree or license in that area, like nursing, law or software.
Common questions about data annotation jobs
What do data annotation jobs pay?
Sites in the US commonly pay about $20 an hour for work like labeling photos. Expert or coding tasks pay $40 to $150 an hour, and sometimes more.
Can you trust data annotation jobs?
Joining the big platforms costs nothing, and they pay real money. You should never pay a fee to get started; watch out for job offers that come through Telegram or text.