DataAnnotation employees working as AI Model Trainer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 14% lower than the average of AI Model Trainer professionals at DataAnnotation worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a AI Model Trainer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $70,391 per year (estimate) and goes up to $148,010 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a AI Model Trainer at DataAnnotation is $82,188 per year or $40 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $150,403 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $61,641 (25th percentile) and $115,063 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by DataAnnotation AI Model Trainer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
AI Model Trainer professionals typically earn between $30 and $55 per hour.
AI Model Trainer professionals typically earn between $5,137 and $9,589 monthly.