Pay report · October 2026
How much does Handshake AI pay?
The median Handshake AI listing pays $80 an hour, based on 242 live roles with a stated rate. The range runs from $15 to $300 an hour, and the top quarter of roles pay $100 or more.
From the live Handshake AI listings in our latest refresh. Each role counts once, at the midpoint of its hourly range. How we calculate this.
Handshake AI pay by field
Fields with at least three hourly listings.
| Field | Roles | Median | Top quarter from | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine & health | 17 | $125 | $300 | $300 |
| Design & media | 6 | $125 | $125 | $125 |
| Software & coding | 7 | $105 | $125 | $125 |
| Humanities & policy | 4 | $98 | $120 | $120 |
| Voice & audio | 6 | $94 | $105 | $125 |
| Energy & earth sciences | 21 | $85 | $85 | $300 |
| Finance & accounting | 31 | $85 | $110 | $175 |
| Engineering | 45 | $85 | $100 | $125 |
| Business & operations | 29 | $80 | $80 | $120 |
| Mental health | 5 | $75 | $85 | $200 |
| Teaching | 4 | $75 | $150 | $150 |
| Machine learning | 6 | $75 | $80 | $120 |
| Math & statistics | 6 | $75 | $75 | $75 |
| Biology & life sciences | 6 | $68 | $125 | $150 |
| Physics | 6 | $63 | $75 | $125 |
| Chemistry | 6 | $58 | $85 | $150 |
| Generalist | 16 | $55 | $90 | $105 |
| Languages & translation | 12 | $30 | $30 | $40 |
Best-paying Handshake AI roles right now
- 1Anesthesiologists AI TrainerMedicine & health$300/hr
- 2Medical ProfessionalMedicine & health$300/hr
- 3Neurologists AI TrainerMedicine & health$300/hr
- 4Nuclear ProfessionalEnergy & earth sciences$300/hr
- 5OphthalmologistsMedicine & health$300/hr
- 6Radiology ProfessionalMedicine & health$300/hr
- 7Intelligence Expert (Bachelor's, Master's and PhDs) - AI TrainerCybersecurity$200/hr
- 8PhysiciansMedicine & health$200/hr
- 9Psychiatrists AI TrainerMental health$200/hr
- 10Investment BankersFinance & accounting$175/hr
Questions people ask
How much does Handshake AI pay per hour?
Across 242 live Handshake AI listings with an hourly rate, the median is $80 an hour (the midpoint of each listed range). Rates run from $15 to $300 an hour depending on the field.
What are the highest-paying Handshake AI jobs?
Medicine & health roles pay the most right now, with a median of $125 an hour across 17 listings. The single best-paying listing tops out at $300 an hour.
How often does Handshake AI pay?
Weekly payouts through Stripe, according to the fellowship page as quoted by third-party guides. Handshake does not publish a rate per project.
Does Handshake AI pay more than other AI training platforms?
Handshake AI's median listing pays $80 an hour, 7% above the $75 median across every platform we track. Field matters more than platform: compare the same field side by side.
Is Handshake AI pay before or after tax?
Listed rates are before tax. Handshake AI pays you as an independent contractor, so nothing is withheld. Most US workers set aside 25-30% for self-employment and income tax.