OpenTrain

Bilingual Audio Contributor (Russian/English)

You will create a voice recording for an AI training project. The assignment involves reading a short script, following a step-by-step recording guide, and submitting the finished audio through the designated platform.

Field: Voice & audio
Language: Russian
Where: United States, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia +89 more
Posted: yesterday

How this pay compares

At $30/hr, this role pays more than 69% of the 13 open Russian roles with a listed pay range, above the median of $25.

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

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

Hours a week15 hrs

Per week, before tax

$450

Per month, if the work is steady

$1,950

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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.

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Open Russian roles on each platform

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

Platform	Open	Median	Best-paid open role
OpenTrain AIthis role	5	$30/hr	Bilingual Audio Evaluation Expert (Russian)$30-65/hr
Alignerr	6	$25/hr	Russian Language AI Evaluator – Gmail & Google Workspace (NYC)$15-35/hr

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The full listing

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The work

Record a provided short script using a smartphone or computer with a working microphone.
Use a natural, authentic Russian-influenced English accent. Imitated or fabricated accents are not accepted for compensation.
Follow written instructions and the recording guide independently in English.
Submit the completed audio recording through the designated platform.

What it pays and takes

Pay: $30 per hour.
Location: Open to candidates in the countries specified for this role.
Languages: Russian and English language skills are required.
Equipment: A smartphone or computer with a working microphone.
Requirements: Clear, usable voice recording capability and the ability to follow written English instructions independently.
Helpful background: Experience with voice recording, narration, or audio contribution can be useful.

How it works

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

About AI training work

AI training work is the human side of building artificial intelligence. People record and review examples such as speech, text, images, and model responses so AI systems can learn how to work with real-world information.

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First payment
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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 voice & audio roles, the median listed pay was $28/hr on Nov 1, 2026 (63 roles) and is $30/hr as of Nov 11, 2026 (113 roles).

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