DataAnnotation in 9 slides
A platform paying contributors to train AI models through writing, coding, and evaluation tasks. Known for higher hourly rates than classic microtask sites.
- AI training platform
- AI training platforms
- Based in New York, United States
What you do on DataAnnotation
How the money is made: ai training and data work
- Pass an assessment
- Get matched to projects
- Rate, write or label
- Get paid
A platform paying contributors to train AI models through writing, coding, and evaluation tasks. Known for higher hourly rates than classic microtask sites.
Founded 2020 · next to 10 other AI training platforms
Work and topics
Good for
What DataAnnotation takes
Hourly, from about $25/hr (general projects), more for specialist work
How the money reaches you
From sign-up to payout
- Sign upFree
- Application and vettingIncludes an ID check
- Do the work
- Earnings clearPayPal deposit within a few days of request
- First payoutDays
1 way to withdraw
Can you join?
Yes, if you pass its application.
You need a computer, reliable internet, a PayPal account, good English and a skills test. You have to verify your ID. The first payout comes within days.
What you need
- A computer
- Reliable internet
- A PayPal account
- Good English
- A skills test
- An ID checkBefore you can work or withdraw
- Free to joinSign-up cost
- Application and vettingHow sign-up works
What people actually earn
DataAnnotation's official site lists $25 to $50 per hour for generalist AI training work and $25 to $40 per hour for language specialists.
Source: dataannotation.tech ↗DataAnnotation lists $75 to $150+ per hour for technical specialists such as backend, frontend and machine learning engineers.
Source: dataannotation.tech ↗How it scores
Strong on proof of earnings. Weaker on getting paid.
- FeesNot enough facts
- Getting paid2.3
- Access3.0
- Track record3.0
- Proof of earnings5.0
- Verified earnings
- Free to join
How much we know
We have 9 of the 17 things we track for every platform. Fees, payouts, join rules, countries and real earnings count most.
What we have
- What kind of platform it is
- Year founded
- Headquarters
- Fees
- How fast you get paid
- Withdrawal methods
- Join requirements
- Countries it accepts
- Real earnings figures
Still missing
- Plain-English overview
- Minimum payout
- Payment protection
- Review ratings
- Wikipedia or reference page
- Support channels
- Mobile apps
- Social accounts