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Braintrust review 2026: pay, how to get in, and is it legit?
Legit, paysDon't plan your rent around it: work is irregular.
Braintrust is a freelance talent network that now also runs AI training work, matching professionals to rating, red-teaming and code-review tasks after an AI skills interview. The typical top rate on its live listings is $31/hr; the platform says $20–200/hr. It's legit and suits experienced professionals and software engineers.
Is Braintrust hiring right now?
Yes. Rubric lists 58 open Braintrust jobs, newest posted Nov 5, 2026. For India: 1 open role names India; none is open worldwide; 1 more don't name a country.
Braintrust hires in India for some projects, and most Braintrust roles name specific countries, so filter the job list by your country.
Newest Braintrust jobs
Filter Braintrust jobs by country, field or pay$40–90/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
We are looking for PhD-qualified biology experts to contribute their scientific expertise to a short-term annotation project supporting a leading AI lab.
Score 59/100: pay 20.6/40, recency 18.6/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- A completed PhD in biology or a related biological discipline.
- Experience working in any field of biology, through research, professional work or both.
- Careful scientific judgment and the ability to explain biology concepts clearly.
Apply on Braintrust for Biology PhD Expert – AI Annotation on Braintrust (opens in a new tab)
$10/hr
The job
We are conducting a paid research study with freelance tech professionals who have completed paid freelance work within the last 24 months.
Score 39/100: pay 2.3/40, recency 17.1/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
$31/hr
The job
Outlier partners with leading AI companies to improve how artificial intelligence understands real people: how we speak, express emotion, communicate intent, and respond naturally in everyday situations.
Score 43/100: pay 7.1/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
$29/hr
The job
Outlier partners with leading AI companies to improve how artificial intelligence understands real people: how we speak, express emotion, communicate intent, and respond naturally in everyday situations.
Score 42/100: pay 6.6/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
$25/hr
The job
Outlier partners with leading AI companies to improve how artificial intelligence understands real people: how we speak, express emotion, communicate intent, and respond naturally in everyday situations.
Score 41/100: pay 5.7/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
$23/hr
Expert level: most of these want a degree, a licence or years of work in the field.
The job
We’re looking for detail-oriented Quality Analysts to evaluate and compare chatbot responses and help improve AI systems.
Score 41/100: pay 5.3/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 3+ years of experience in quality assurance, data annotation, content evaluation, testing or a similar role.
- Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with excellent written and verbal communication.
- Attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed evaluation guidelines, work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Apply on Braintrust for Quality Analyst – AI Training (US) on Braintrust (opens in a new tab)
$20/hr
The job
Outlier partners with leading AI companies to improve how artificial intelligence understands real people: how we speak, express emotion, communicate intent, and respond naturally in everyday situations.
Score 40/100: pay 4.6/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
$20/hr
The job
Outlier partners with leading AI companies to improve how artificial intelligence understands real people: how we speak, express emotion, communicate intent, and respond naturally in everyday situations.
Score 36/100: pay 4.6/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
$20/hr
The job
Help improve leading AI models through research, reasoning and educational evaluation. This remote opportunity is for students and working professionals who already use the Gemini App regularly for learning.
Score 40/100: pay 4.6/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- 1+ year of experience, with strong research, analytical and written communication skills.
- Fluency in U.S. English.
- An active, previously established Gemini App account with genuine conversation history going back at least 18 months.
$11/hr
The job
Outlier partners with leading AI companies to improve how artificial intelligence understands real people: how we speak, express emotion, communicate intent, and respond naturally in everyday situations.
Score 34/100: pay 2.5/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
$10/hr
The job
Outlier partners with leading AI companies to improve how artificial intelligence understands real people: how we speak, express emotion, communicate intent, and respond naturally in everyday situations.
Score 38/100: pay 2.3/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
$7.5/hr
The job
Outlier partners with leading AI companies to improve how artificial intelligence understands real people: how we speak, express emotion, communicate intent, and respond naturally in everyday situations.
Score 37/100: pay 1.7/40, recency 15.7/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Austria-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in German to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Austria
- Must be fluent or near-native in German
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Morocco-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Arabic to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Morocco
- Must be fluent or near-native in Arabic
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Canada-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in French to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Canada
- Must be fluent or near-native in French
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Switzerland-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Italian to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Switzerland
- Must be fluent or near-native in Italian
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Switzerland-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in French to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Switzerland.
- Must be fluent or near-native in French.
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Malaysia-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in Malay to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Malaysia
- Must be fluent or near-native in Malay
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking Canada-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in English to support a remote data collection project.
Score 18/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 2/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in Canada
- Must be fluent or near-native in English
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Pay not listed
The job
We are seeking United States-based contributors who are fluent or near-native in English to support a remote data collection project.
Score 22/100: pay 0/40, recency 14.3/20, payouts 11.3/15, steady work 2.5/10, who can apply 6/10. How we score
What they ask for
- Must currently reside in the United States
- Must be fluent or near-native in English
- Must have a smartphone capable of taking clear, high-quality photos.
Live numbers from Rubric's job list, refreshed Nov 6, 2026. Year-old posts are listed on the jobs page but not counted.
How much does Braintrust pay?
Across 29 current Braintrust listings that show an hourly rate, the typical top rate is $31/hr (half offer that or more). The middle half top out between $20/hr and $75/hr; the lowest top rate on a listing is $8/hr and the highest is $150/hr.
| Typical top rate | $31/hr |
|---|---|
| Middle half of top rates | $20/hr to $75/hr |
| Lowest top rate | $8/hr |
| Highest top rate | $150/hr |
| Platform saysSome live listings fall outside it. | $20–200/hr |
What could you make a month on Braintrust?
At $31/hr, the typical top rate. Change it to the rate on your listing or offer. Paid hours depend on how much work the project has.
Pay by kind of work
| Work | Open roles | Typical top rate |
|---|---|---|
| Finance | 4 | $73/hr |
| Medicine | 7 | $38/hr |
| Audio | 9 | $20/hr |
| Generalist | 3 | $19/hr |
Only kinds of work with 3 or more priced listings are shown.
How Braintrust scores
Checked
- Payadvertised range
- $20–200/hrLive listings pay up to $150/hr
- Braintrust lists $20–45/hr for data labeling, $25–60/hr for RLHF rating and up to $200/hr for expert code review; listings average around $50/hr.
- Getting in
- Some screening
- ~30–60 min profile + AI interview. Professional experience in your field.
- Steady work
- Work is patchy
- Long waits between tasks are common.
- Payout record
- Pays on time
- Weekly payouts via Not specified on the AI training page.
Ratings come from the platform's own terms, worker reports on Reddit and the sources at the end of this page. How we grade.
How do you get accepted on Braintrust?
Plan for ~30–60 min profile + AI interview. Here's the process, in order:
- Create a Braintrust profile with your specialization
- Complete the AI skills interview
- Browse and accept AI training tasks in your dashboard
What you need before you start
- Professional experience in your field
- Complete profile
How and when does Braintrust pay you?
Braintrust pays weekly via Not specified on the AI training page. Workers generally report payments arriving on time.
- Schedule
- Weekly
- Method
- Not specified on the AI training page
- Payout record
- Pays on time
Is Braintrust legit?
Braintrust is a real platform that pays, and it's worth applying to for experienced professionals, software engineers, or freelancers already on Braintrust. Don't plan your rent around it: work is irregular.
Red flags
No red flags on record as of Oct 28, 2026. If you've been stiffed, tell us and we'll look into it.
Good
- No fees taken from talent pay
- High rates for expert review work
- Weekly payments
Watch out for
- Fewer AI training listings than the big platforms
- Better for experienced pros than beginners
Who it suits
- Experienced professionals
- Software engineers
- Freelancers already on Braintrust
Not for
- Anyone who needs guaranteed hours every week
- Anyone looking for a salaried job with benefits: this is contract work
Braintrust FAQ
Can you work on Braintrust from India?
For some projects. Remote and open to freelancers in many countries with pay in USD; India eligibility for AI training tasks is not confirmed.
Is Braintrust hiring right now?
Yes. Rubric lists 58 open Braintrust jobs, newest posted Nov 5, 2026. For India: 1 open role names India; none is open worldwide; 1 more don't name a country.
Does Braintrust have a referral program?
Braintrust publishes Marketplace Referral terms; check the current terms on its site before sharing links.
The Apply link on this page is our referral link. It costs you nothing and doesn't change your pay. Disclosure.
How long does it take to apply to Braintrust?
About 30–60 min profile + AI interview.
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Sources
- usebraintrust.com/ai-training
- aigigjobs.com/blog/braintrust-review-2026
- aitrainingjobs.it
- usebraintrust.com/for-talent
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Where Braintrust's top rates sit
29 priced listings open now, by the top of each range.