AI training jobs in Japanese
There are 20 open AI training jobs that need Japanese, from 6 platforms. Typical top rate: $40/hr. Half of the 19 listings that state an hourly rate offer that or more at the top of their range. They pay you to write, check and rate AI answers in Japanese, usually alongside English.
$30–65/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
micro1 is engaging Japanese Bilingual Experts to contribute to a customer’s project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems.
Score 42/100: pay 14.9/40, recency 11.4/20, payouts 7.5/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native-level proficiency in Japanese, with clear enunciation and natural fluency.
- Minimum B2 level proficiency in English, especially for written and verbal communication.
- Background in voice specialization, linguistics, phonetics, music/audio engineering, or related fields is prefered.
Apply on micro1 for Japanese Bilingual Expert on micro1 (opens in a new tab)
$50/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Mercor is seeking experienced Japanese Linguistic Experts to join a cutting-edge AI research project in partnership with a leading research lab.
Score 35/100: pay 11.4/40, recency 4.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or near-native fluency in Japanese, with excellent command over grammar, syntax, and stylistics.
Apply on Mercor for Japanese Linguistic Experts on Mercor (opens in a new tab)
$10–35/hr
The job
What if your ear for Japanese could directly shape how AI listens to and understands one of the world's most complex languages?
Score 29/100: pay 5.1/40, recency 4.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or near-native fluency in Japanese with excellent listening comprehension
- Strong command of Japanese writing systems — kanji, hiragana, and katakana
- Naturally detail-oriented with a patient, methodical approach to repetitive tasks
Apply on Alignerr for Japanese Audio Transcription Specialist on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$10–35/hr
The job
Are you a Japanese speaker based in São Paulo or elsewhere in Brazil? What if your ear for Japanese could directly shape how AI listens to and understands one of the world's most complex languages?
Score 25/100: pay 5.1/40, recency 4.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or near-native fluency in Japanese with excellent listening comprehension
- Strong command of Japanese writing systems — kanji, hiragana, and katakana
- Naturally detail-oriented with a patient, methodical approach to repetitive tasks
Apply on Alignerr for Especialista em Transcrição de Áudio Japonês on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$12–40/hr
The job
What if your voice could help teach AI how to handle a real phone call to a hospital or clinic — in Japanese?
Score 22/100: pay 5.9/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or near-native Japanese speaker with a clear, natural speaking voice
- Detail-oriented, with the patience to review recordings and transcripts closely
- Comfortable role-playing a patient and sounding authentic in a clinical phone setting
$10–35/hr
The job
What if your native command of Japanese and your ear for precision could directly improve how AI understands and processes spoken language?
Score 21/100: pay 5.1/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or near-native fluency in Japanese with excellent listening comprehension
- Meticulous attention to detail — you notice subtle errors that others overlook
- Comfortable working with word-level accuracy and exact timing in transcripts
$10–35/hr
The job
What if your native command of Japanese and your ear for precision could directly improve how AI understands and processes spoken language?
Score 21/100: pay 5.1/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or near-native fluency in Japanese with excellent listening comprehension
- Meticulous attention to detail — you notice subtle errors that others overlook
- Comfortable working with word-level accuracy and exact timing in transcripts
$10–35/hr
The job
What if your native command of Japanese and your ear for precision could directly improve how AI understands and processes spoken language?
Score 25/100: pay 5.1/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or near-native fluency in Japanese with excellent listening comprehension
- Meticulous attention to detail — you notice subtle errors that others overlook
- Comfortable working with word-level accuracy and exact timing in transcripts
$10–35/hr
The job
What if your native command of Japanese and your ear for precision could directly improve how AI understands and processes spoken language?
Score 21/100: pay 5.1/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or near-native fluency in Japanese with excellent listening comprehension
- Meticulous attention to detail — you notice subtle errors that others overlook
- Comfortable working with word-level accuracy and exact timing in transcripts
$10–35/hr
The job
What if your native command of Japanese and your ear for precision could directly improve how AI understands and processes spoken language?
Score 21/100: pay 5.1/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or near-native fluency in Japanese with excellent listening comprehension
- Meticulous attention to detail — you notice subtle errors that others overlook
- Comfortable working with word-level accuracy and exact timing in transcripts
$12–40/hr
The job
What if your voice could help teach AI how to handle a real phone call to a hospital or clinic?
Score 26/100: pay 5.9/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or near-native Japanese speaker with a clear, natural speaking voice
- Detail-oriented, with the patience to review recordings and transcripts closely
- Comfortable role-playing a patient and sounding authentic
Apply on Alignerr for Japanese – Voice AI Evaluator on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$48–52/hr
still listed todayThe job
We're hiring proficient bilingual speakers (English & Japanese) to help make advanced AI models safer.
Score 28/100: pay 11.9/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or near-native fluency in Japanese, plus business-level written English.
Apply on Mercor for Bilingual Japanese Generalist Expert – AI Safety on Mercor (opens in a new tab)
$10–35/hr
still listed todayThe job
What if your native command of Japanese and your ear for precision could directly improve how AI understands and processes spoken language?
Score 25/100: pay 5.1/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or near-native fluency in Japanese with excellent listening comprehension
- Meticulous attention to detail — you notice subtle errors that others overlook
- Comfortable working with word-level accuracy and exact timing in transcripts
Apply on Alignerr for Japanese – Audio Transcript Editor on Alignerr (opens in a new tab)
$12.15/task
still listed todayExpert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Mercor is hiring experienced musicians to evaluate generative music AI models, in partnership with a leading AI lab.
Score 28/100: pay 8/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English
Apply on Mercor for Music & Lyrics Expert – Japanese on Mercor (opens in a new tab)
$35–62/hr
still listed todayExpert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Mercor is hiring experienced music producers and audio engineers to evaluate generative music AI models, in partnership with a leading AI lab.
Score 34/100: pay 14.2/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese, and the ability to follow detailed written instructions in English
Apply on Mercor for Music Production Expert – Japanese on Mercor (opens in a new tab)
$6–65/hr
still listed todayThe job
Are you an experienced Japanese voice actor eager to shape the future of AI?
Score 32/100: pay 8.1/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 10/10. How we score
$6–65/hr
still listed todayExpert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Are you a Japanese language expert eager to shape the future of AI? Large‑scale language models are evolving from clever chatbots into powerful engines of linguistic discovery.
Score 32/100: pay 8.1/40, recency 0/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 10/10. How we score
up to $40/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
Japanese exposes AI quickly: it mishandles keigo, mixing polite, humble, and honorific speech in ways that would embarrass a real speaker, and it fumbles counters and particles.
Score 35/100: pay 9.1/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Native or near-native fluency in Japanese.
- Command of keigo and the registers of everyday speech.
- Clear written English: your explanations are the training signal.
Apply on DataAnnotation for Japanese Specialist on DataAnnotation (opens in a new tab)
up to $55/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
In this hourly, remote contractor role, you will work as a Japanese Quality Assurance Lead (QAL) to oversee quality, consistency, and trainer performance across Japanese AI training projects.
Score 35/100: pay 12.6/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Japanese, Linguistics, Translation, Communications, Journalism, English, Education, Quality Assurance, or a relevant domain/related field.
- Native or near-native Japanese proficiency, with strong reading and writing skills.
- Strong grasp of the English language to follow project guidelines, communicate with teams, and provide clear feedback in English.
Apply on SME Careers for Japanese Team Lead on SME Careers (opens in a new tab)
up to $40/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
In this hourly-paid, fully remote contractor role, you will review AI-generated responses and/or generate language content, evaluate reasoning quality and step-by-step problem-solving, and provide expert feedback so outputs are accurate, logical, and clearly explained.
Score 32/100: pay 9.1/40, recency 7.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Japanese Translation, Linguistics, Localization, Communications, or a related field.
- Native or near-native Japanese proficiency and strong command of the locale conventions for Japan.
- Minimum C1 English proficiency (reading/writing) for interpreting prompts, sources, and evaluation guidelines.
Apply on SME Careers for Japanese Language Expert on SME Careers (opens in a new tab)
Which platforms hire for this?
| Platform | Pay range | Getting in | Payouts | Open here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alignerr | $15–150/hr | Hard to get in | Some delays | 10 |
| Mercor | $20–200/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 4 |
| Invisible | $6–65/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 2 |
| SME Careers | $20–130/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 2 |
| DataAnnotation | $20–150/hr | Hard to get in | Pays on time | 1 |
| micro1 | $15–135/hr | Some screening | Some delays | 1 |
 Prolific | $8–30/hr | Fairly easy | Always on time | 0 |
 Mindrift | $15–90/hr | Some screening | Pays on time | 0 |
 TELUS Digital | $3–25/hr | Fairly easy | Pays on time | 0 |
 xAI | $35–100/hr | Hard to get in | Pays on time | 0 |
 Outlier | $10–50/hr | Fairly easy | Some delays | 0 |
 Appen CrowdGen | $2–25/hr | Easy to get in | Some delays | 0 |
Common questions
Are there AI training jobs in Japanese?
Yes. 20 open listings ask for Japanese today. Typical top rate: $40/hr. Half of the 19 listings that state an hourly rate offer that or more at the top of their range.
How much do Japanese AI training jobs pay?
Today's Japanese listings advertise up to $65/hr; the middle one tops out at $40/hr. Your rate depends on the project and your test results.
Do I need a degree for Japanese language jobs?
Usually not. Language jobs test your writing and your eye for mistakes in a short assessment. Native or near-native fluency matters more than a degree.