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AI Evaluation Specialist (Japanese)

Review AI-generated responses and judge which one better meets the user’s needs. Explain your choices clearly, including when the differences between responses are subtle.

Field
Languages & translation
Language
Japanese
Where
United States, Japan
Posted
6 days ago

Pay data for your profession: Bilingual AI trainer jobs

How this pay compares

The title points to rating and reviewing ai output: judging a model's answers or code against guidelines, such as which of two is better or whether one is correct and safe. What each kind of AI training work pays

At $30/hr, this role pays more than 40% of the 20 open Japanese roles with a listed pay range, below the median of $40.

OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 6 days ago.

Computed from 2,746 open roles we track across Mercor, micro1, Handshake AI, Alignerr, Appen and OpenTrain AI, refreshed daily. Midpoints of listed ranges; “up to” ceilings are left out of medians.

What you would earn at this rate

Rate

$30/hr

Per week, before tax

$450

Per month, if the work is steady

$1,950

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $493 a month for self-employment tax plus federal income tax at the 12% bracket (25%, before state tax). Outside the US, your own country's rules apply.

Assumes paid hours only; unpaid assessments, onboarding and gaps between projects lower the real figure. Full take-home calculator · Track what you actually earn

Open Japanese roles on each platform

The same kind of work, priced on every platform we track, with the best-paid open role on each.

PlatformOpenMedianBest-paid open role
Mercor4$50/hr3 pricedFab Safety and Emergency Response Expert (Japanese)$85/hr
OpenTrain AIthis role8$44/hrBilingual Medical Doctor (Japanese)$125/hr
Alignerr6$23/hrJapanese - Voice AI Evaluator$12-40/hr
All 23 open Japanese roles →

The full listing

As posted on OpenTrain AI. See the original

The work

Review AI-generated responses and judge which one better meets the user’s needs. Explain your choices clearly, including when the differences between responses are subtle.

  • Complete evaluation tasks using practical experience with AI tools.
  • Compare responses for quality and suitability, and write feedback to help improve how AI systems respond to users.

What it pays and takes

  • Pay: Up to $30 per hour.
  • Schedule: Ongoing, project-based work you can complete remotely at your own pace, with no set schedule or minimum hour requirement.
  • Location: Open to candidates in the United States or Japan.
  • Languages: Fluent spoken and written Japanese, with strong Japanese writing skills; English at CEFR B2 level or higher for platform content, instructions, and training materials.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher.
  • Skills: Strong written communication, sound judgment about AI responses, and the ability to explain your reasoning. You should be comfortable working independently in a remote, asynchronous setting.
  • Previous AI training experience is not required. Familiarity with AI tools can help.

How it works

Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.

About AI training work

AI training is the human work behind improving AI systems: people review examples and give feedback that helps models produce more useful responses. OpenTrain is a platform where people can find AI-training projects, build a profile, and apply.

From applying to your first payment on OpenTrain AI

  1. 1

    Create a profile

    Create a free OpenTrain profile with your domains, languages and hourly rate.

  2. 2

    Apply

    Apply to the listing. Some listings hire through OpenTrain; others send you to the hiring platform.

  3. 3

    Funded milestones

    The client funds each milestone before work starts.

  4. 4

    First payment

    OpenTrain pays out to your connected payout method when the client approves the milestone. It doesn't publish a fixed payout schedule.

Sources: OpenTrain: AI training careers, OpenTrain docs: invoicing and payouts

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Pay history

OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $30/hr since Nov 10, 2026 with no change.

Across OpenTrain AI's languages & translation roles, the median listed pay was $26/hr on Nov 1, 2026 (107 roles) and is $30/hr as of Nov 11, 2026 (129 roles).

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