Video Annotation Specialist
You will review video content and label segments so AI systems can learn from visual examples. The work requires careful decisions, consistent use of project rules, and clear communication about your annotations.
- Field
- Data & analytics
- Where
- United States, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh +46 more
- Commitment
- part time
- Posted
- 10 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 $20/hr (the midpoint of $15 to $25), this role pays more than 34% 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 10 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
$300
Per month, if the work is steady
$1,300
- Tax
- Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $329 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.
| Platform | Open | Median | Best-paid open role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alignerr | 12 | $80/hr | AI Data Quality Analyst$40-120/hr |
| Mercor | 4 | $75/hr4 priced | Data Analysis Expert$70-120/hr |
| OpenTrain AIthis role | 52 | $25/hr | Product Analytics and Experimentation Expert$115/hr |
| micro1 | 13 | $18/hr | Senior Data Analyst$50-60/hr |
The full listing
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The work
You will review video content and label segments so AI systems can learn from visual examples. The work requires careful decisions, consistent use of project rules, and clear communication about your annotations.
- Review video segments and apply tags, labels, and classifications.
- Follow detailed annotation guidelines and evaluation rubrics.
- Record annotation decisions clearly in writing and conversation.
- Use digital annotation tools and adapt to new interfaces.
- Work with project leads and quality reviewers to clarify requirements.
- Complete annotations by agreed milestones and suggest process improvements.
What it pays and takes
This is a part-time contractor role for someone with video annotation or comparable data-labeling experience. Video editing experience is not required.
- Pay: $15 to $25 per hour.
- Location: Open to candidates in the countries listed for this role, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India, Japan, and Vietnam.
- Skills: Strong attention to detail, written and verbal communication, and the ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Tools: Proficiency with digital annotation tools or related software.
- Work style: Adaptability as project requirements change, willingness to seek clarification, and ability to meet project timelines.
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 5 screening questions.
About AI training work
AI training is the human work behind systems that learn from examples. Contributors label and review material such as video, text, and audio so models can recognize patterns and produce better results.
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Funded milestones
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First payment
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Full OpenTrain AI profile: watch-outs and the public record →Pay history
OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $15-25/hr since Nov 1, 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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