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Generalist for Data Annotation

You will support image-quality evaluation by comparing original images with AI-generated versions. Your reviews will focus on whether the generated images contain inconsistencies, artifacts, or other quality issues.

Field
Data & analytics
Where
United States
Commitment
part time
Posted
4 days ago

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How this pay compares

The title points to labeling and annotation: tagging what's in images, video, audio or documents. What each kind of AI training work pays

At $28/hr (the midpoint of $21 to $35), this role pays more than 48% of the 80 open data & analytics roles with a listed pay range, below the median of $29.

Among platforms with 10 or more priced data & analytics roles, Alignerr has the highest median ($80/hr across 12 roles) and micro1 the lowest ($18/hr across 12).

OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 4 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

Per week, before tax

$420

Per month, if the work is steady

$1,820

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $460 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 data & analytics 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
Alignerr12$80/hrAI Data Quality Analyst$40-120/hr
Mercor4$75/hr4 pricedData Analysis Expert$70-120/hr
OpenTrain AIthis role52$25/hrProduct Analytics and Experimentation Expert$115/hr
micro113$18/hrSenior Data Analyst$50-60/hr
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The full listing

As posted on OpenTrain AI. See the original

The work

You will support image-quality evaluation by comparing original images with AI-generated versions. Your reviews will focus on whether the generated images contain inconsistencies, artifacts, or other quality issues.

You will also upload original images, record structured findings, and follow evaluation guidelines carefully during repetitive review work.

  • Compare original images with AI-generated versions.
  • Identify differences in lighting, textures, proportions, visual artifacts, and overall quality.
  • Write clear, accurate, and well-structured feedback.
  • Apply evaluation guidelines consistently across review tasks.

What it pays and takes

This is a part-time, project-based contractor role for someone who can make careful visual judgments and explain observations in precise written English. Prior specialized AI experience is not required, but familiarity with common flaws in generated images is helpful.

  • Pay: $21 to $35 per hour.
  • Schedule: Part-time, project-based work.
  • Location: Open to candidates in the United States.
  • Language: Excellent written English, including strong grammar and spelling.
  • Experience level: Entry level.
  • Requirements: Exceptional attention to detail, patience, and a meticulous approach to repetitive evaluation tasks.
  • You should be able to identify subtle visual differences and communicate your observations clearly.
  • Helpful background: Reviewing visual content, assessing image quality, or writing structured feedback.

How it works

You apply here in about two minutes and finish on the hiring platform. The next step is a short AI interview (technical roles include a coding challenge). Passing it is how you qualify for paid tasks, so take it soon after you are invited.

The hiring platform's application for this job asks for your resume, your LinkedIn profile, your phone number, your location and answers to 3 screening questions.

About AI training work

AI training work is the human side of building artificial intelligence. People review examples, label information, and provide judgments that help AI systems produce more useful and accurate results.

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 $21-35/hr since Nov 7, 2026 with no change.

Across OpenTrain AI's data & analytics roles, the median listed pay was $23/hr on Nov 1, 2026 (41 roles) and is $25/hr as of Nov 11, 2026 (50 roles).

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