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DataAnnotation review

Remote AI training contracts with some of the highest published rates, from generalist writing to expert coding.

DataAnnotation offers remote contract work matched to your skills, with no recruiters or interviews. It currently lists 112 roles. Software engineers and data scientists can earn up to $150+/hr, finance, tax, legal and accounting experts up to $125+/hr, and generalists up to $50/hr.

How it works

  1. Apply: sign up and complete the Starter Assessment.
  2. Qualify: if you pass, more specialised qualification tests unlock better-paid projects.
  3. Work and get paid: choose projects from your dashboard whenever you like.

Is it legit?

Yes. Long-term contributors regularly share earnings milestones of $75k to $200k+ on the r/DataAnnotationTech subreddit. The main complaint is uncertainty: there is no feedback if you are not accepted, and work available on the dashboard can change from week to week.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Very high published hourly rates
  • 112 roles across coding, STEM, finance, legal, medical and languages
  • Fully flexible schedule

Cons

  • Only open to a limited set of countries
  • Hard to reach support, and no feedback if your application is not accepted

What you need to apply

  • Pass the Starter Assessment
  • Identity verification
  • Specialist roles need proven domain expertise

How DataAnnotation pays you

Set up one of these accounts before you start so your first payout is not delayed:

PayPal

Withdraw in USD to a multi-currency account (Wise or Revolut) instead of letting PayPal convert, to save on fees.

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