A side hustle for consultants and business professionals: paid AI training work

You do not need to start a business or learn a new trade. AI labs need people who have done the work, from strategy and operations to marketing and HR, to judge whether a model's analysis would hold up in front of a client. 119 such roles are open today.

119
open jobs
5
posted this week
$60/hr
median published rate
$350/hr
highest published rate
8
platforms hiring

Pay figures cover the 109 open jobs that publish an hourly rate in USD. They are published rates, not a guarantee of income. Last checked on October 8, 2026.

What the work looks like

Real roles open today, one per platform, with the pay each platform publishes.

  • Business, Consulting & Operations
  • Platform: micro1
  • Location: 58 countries
  • Level: Intermediate

This role consists of restructuring and improving PowerPoint presentations for an artificial intelligence training project, applying advanced skills in slide design, data visualization and content editing. You will transform complex information into visually appealing and clear formats, while contributing your business expertise to the training of AI models. The profile sought is an experienced consultant with at least two years of experience in client assignments at a consulting firm.

Posted September 25, 2026

OpenRecently verified$150-350/hr

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  • Business, Consulting & Operations
  • Platform: Mercor
  • Location: United States

Mercor, a growing company, is building its compensation and equity infrastructure. Your role is to support the design of compensation structures, manage stock option and equity programs, and implement evaluation and benchmarking processes. This position is for practitioners with concrete experience in salary architecture or equity program management in an entrepreneurial growth context.

Posted August 25, 2026

OpenRecently verified$50-200/hr

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  • Business, Consulting & Operations
  • Platform: DataAnnotation

This role involves evaluating AI-generated responses about healthcare administration and operations, including billing, coding, insurance workflows, and compliance. You will write test prompts, review AI outputs for accuracy and feasibility, and provide correct guidance based on practical operational experience.

Talent poolRecently verified$40-125/hr

All 119 Business, Consulting & Operations jobs

What it pays

Among the 109 open roles that publish an hourly rate in USD, the median published rate is $60 per hour, and half of them fall between $53 and $80. Published rates run from $15 to $350 per hour. These are the rates platforms publish, not a guarantee of income or hours.

Business, Consulting & Operations pay rates by platform and by expertise

What the listings ask for

  • 53 of the 119 listings state a minimum experience. Among them, the median requirement is 3 years.
  • 13 state a degree, licence or certification. The most frequent: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or related field (3).
  • The others publish no such requirement. Each listing states its own, and the platform decides who it takes.

How to start

  1. Browse the open Business, Consulting & Operations jobs and read what each one asks for.
  2. Add your resume to see every open job scored against your background, best match first.
  3. Apply on the platform through the official posting. The platform handles screening, contracts and payment.

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FAQ

Questions from consultants and business professionals

How many Business, Consulting & Operations AI training jobs are open right now?

119 Business, Consulting & Operations AI training jobs are open on SideHustler today. 5 were posted in the last 7 days. Listings are rechecked against the official postings: the latest check on this list was on October 8, 2026.

How much do Business, Consulting & Operations AI training jobs pay?

Among the 109 open roles that publish an hourly rate in USD, pay runs from $15 to $350 per hour, with a median of $60. These are the rates the platforms publish, not a guarantee of income or hours.

Which platforms offer Business, Consulting & Operations AI training jobs?

Mercor (42), Alignerr (31), micro1 (31), Vetto (5), DataAnnotation (4), Ethos (3), Terac (2) and Surge AI (1). You apply on the platform itself, which handles screening, contracts and payment.

What skills do Business, Consulting & Operations AI training jobs ask for most?

The most requested areas of expertise on these listings are AI Evaluation, Data Analysis & Reporting, Content Annotation, Information Assessment, Content Analysis. Each listing states its own requirements.

Can consultants and business professionals do this alongside a full-time job?

It depends on your employer and on the project. Check your employment contract first, in particular any confidentiality, exclusivity or outside-activity clause, and the rules of your profession if it is regulated. Hours are set by each project and are not guaranteed.

How do I apply?

Apply now opens the official posting on the platform, where you complete the application. You need no account on SideHustler. To see which roles fit your background first, add your resume and every open job is scored against your profile.