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Data scientists bring exactly the analytical skills AI companies need. From evaluating model outputs to building training pipelines, DS professionals earn $60-150/hr on platforms like Mercor and Braintrust.
Open Roles
70
Avg Pay
$93/hr
Pay Range
$6–$250/hr
Platforms
5
Software engineers are the backbone of AI training. From code review and debugging to building ML pipelines, SWEs earn $60-200/hr across platforms like Mercor, Braintrust, and Scale AI.
Mathematicians are in massive demand for AI evaluation. Math and statistics experts earn $80-175/hr verifying AI mathematical reasoning, evaluating proofs, and training quantitative models.
The top tier of AI gig work pays $100-250/hr for deep domain expertise. These roles require specialized knowledge in medicine, law, engineering, mathematics, or AI safety.
Evaluate model predictions, review data pipeline code, create training datasets, assess statistical analysis outputs, and build ML evaluation benchmarks.
Mercor and Braintrust offer the highest rates for experienced DS professionals. Scale AI has high volume. Micro1 has a strong vetting process that rewards technical depth.
Yes. Many data scientists use gig work as a bridge to full-time positions at AI labs. Strong performance on platforms like Mercor has led to direct hiring by their client companies.
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