Monthly data stories
One article per month on what happened in the market for AI training work, written from that month's research editions. Every figure links to the frozen edition it is quoted from, so each number can be checked and cited.
From 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026, open AI training roles on the platforms tracked throughout went down 2.1% (index 97.9); platforms listed 366 new roles in the last week and the advertised median stood at $55/hr.
Editions frozen, the last on 11 Oct 2026
From 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Aug 2026, open AI training roles on the platforms tracked throughout went up 9.0% (index 109); platforms listed 205 new roles in the last week and the advertised median stood at $65/hr.
Editions frozen, the last on 11 Oct 2026