A side hustle for linguists and translators: paid AI training work

You do not need to start a business or learn a new trade. AI labs need native speakers and language specialists to translate, transcribe, record and rate model answers in languages the labs cannot check themselves. 254 such roles are open today.

254
open jobs
4
posted this week
$33/hr
median published rate
$280/hr
highest published rate
5
platforms hiring

Pay figures cover the 234 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.

  • Languages, Translation & Voice
  • Platform: Alignerr
  • Language: German

This remote contract role asks German-speaking voice actors to record clean audio from scripts and to judge AI-generated speech for naturalness, accuracy and expressiveness. It suits performers with prior narration, dubbing or audiobook experience who can work from a quiet, well-equipped recording space. No AI background is required.

OpenRecently verified$250-280/hr
  • Languages, Translation & Voice
  • Platform: Mercor
  • Location: Switzerland
  • Language: German

This is a remote voice recording role for native Swiss German speakers who will read varied scripts to help build text-to-speech voices for an AI customer service agent. Experienced voice performers and newcomers with a clear, expressive voice and a suitable home recording setup are both welcome, and onboarding happens on a rolling basis.

Posted July 30, 2026

OpenRecently verified$50-150/hr

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  • Languages, Translation & Voice
  • Platform: micro1
  • Location: 58 countries
  • Language: Japanese

This role involves transcribing and revising audio and textual content between Japanese and English for the training of AI models. You must possess native or near-native mastery of Japanese and excellent knowledge of English, with demonstrated experience in transcription or related language services.

Posted August 11, 2026

OpenRecently verified$65-98/hr

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All 254 Languages, Translation & Voice jobs

What it pays

Among the 234 open roles that publish an hourly rate in USD, the median published rate is $33 per hour, and half of them fall between $25 and $75. Published rates run from $8 to $280 per hour. These are the rates platforms publish, not a guarantee of income or hours.

Languages, Translation & Voice pay rates by platform and by expertise

What the listings ask for

  • None of the 254 listings states a minimum number of years of experience.
  • 13 state a degree, licence or certification. The most frequent: Bachelor's degree or higher (7); Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution (2).
  • 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 Languages, Translation & Voice 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 linguists and translators

How many Languages, Translation & Voice AI training jobs are open right now?

254 Languages, Translation & Voice AI training jobs are open on SideHustler today. 4 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 Languages, Translation & Voice AI training jobs pay?

Among the 234 open roles that publish an hourly rate in USD, pay runs from $8 to $280 per hour, with a median of $33. These are the rates the platforms publish, not a guarantee of income or hours.

Which platforms offer Languages, Translation & Voice AI training jobs?

Alignerr (119), DataAnnotation (42), Mercor (36), micro1 (34) and xAI (23). You apply on the platform itself, which handles screening, contracts and payment.

What skills do Languages, Translation & Voice AI training jobs ask for most?

The most requested areas of expertise on these listings are Multilingual Expertise, Language Evaluation, Text Annotation, Content Annotation, Audio Transcription. Each listing states its own requirements.

Can linguists and translators 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.