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Annotator

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$25 - $30/hr

About the role LegalOn is building AI that in-house legal teams can actually trust. To do that, we need legal professionals who can evaluate AI output the way a practitioner would, both for technical ...

Track annotator metrics to ensure top-quality deliverables. Write creative prompts and responses across diverse topics. Manage labeling initiatives with third-party firms and internal customers.

AI Annotator Intern

Sudbury, MA · On-site

$15.75 - $21/hr

Job Type Internship Description You will work with an experienced engineering team working on building AI algorithms for medical image analysis. The candidates will have an opportunity to contribute ...

AI/ML Evaluation Specialist, Human Data

Cupertino, CA

$144K - $263K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

... build annotator calibration, to analyzing annotator behavior patterns to identify where automation can offload low-judgment decisions, to enforcing quality frameworks that close the loop between ...

AI Annotator Intern

Sudbury, MA

$15.75 - $21/hr

Description You will work with an experienced engineering team working on building AI algorithms for medical image analysis. The candidates will have an opportunity to contribute to several key AI ...

AI Annotator Intern

Sudbury, MA · On-site

$15.75 - $21/hr

Description: You will work with an experienced engineering team working on building AI algorithms for medical image analysis. The candidates will have an opportunity to contribute to several key AI ...

Foreign Language Annotator

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$70/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Worker Type Regular Summary We are seeking detail-oriented Foreign Language Annotators to support the research, development, and evaluation of advanced analytic technologies. In this role, you will ...

... annotator analytics. One of your first projects will be designing and scaling an AI interviewer platform to handle tens of thousands of interviews monthly. Requirements 0 - 3 years of experience as a ...

QA / Evaluation Lead

Washington, DC · On-site

$45 - $50/hr

Design and own the inter-annotator agreement (IAA) methodology for the Phase 1 demonstration corpus - metric selection (Cohen's kappa, Fleiss, Krippendorff's alpha), sampling design, adjudication ...

Technical Project Manager

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Design and enforce rigorous data auditing processes, measuring metrics like Inter-Annotator Agreement (IAA), consensus scores, and precision/recall of human labels. * Tooling Optimization: Evaluate ...

Position: Video Game Annotator Type: Contract Compensation: $16-$17/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities * Annotate assigned games such as Minecraft and open-world games for structured ...

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How much do annotator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for annotator in the United States is $22.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an annotator do?

An Annotator is responsible for labeling and categorizing data, such as text, images, audio, or video, to help train machine learning models. They follow specific guidelines to ensure accuracy and consistency in data annotation. This role is essential in improving artificial intelligence applications, such as chatbots, image recognition systems, and automated speech recognition. Annotators often work with large datasets and use specialized tools to complete their tasks efficiently.

What qualifications do you need to be an annotator?

To be an annotator, typically a high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with strong attention to detail and good reading comprehension skills. Familiarity with the specific tools or platforms used for annotation and basic computer skills are also important; some roles may require knowledge of the subject matter or data types involved.

How much do annotators get paid?

Annotators typically earn between $10 and $20 per hour, depending on the employer, project complexity, and experience. Some positions may offer piece-rate pay based on the number of annotations completed, and many roles require basic computer skills and attention to detail.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an annotator, and why are they important?

Success as an Annotator requires attention to detail, strong reading comprehension, and the ability to consistently apply guidelines to label data accurately, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with annotation tools, databases, and sometimes basic knowledge of programming languages like Python can be beneficial. Excellent communication, time management, and the ability to work independently or in a team are valuable soft skills. These skills are crucial for producing high-quality, reliable datasets that support machine learning and research projects.

What is an annotator job?

An annotator job involves labeling or tagging data, such as images, text, or audio, to help train machine learning models. The role requires attention to detail and familiarity with annotation tools, often working with large datasets in a structured environment. It is commonly performed remotely or in a data labeling company setting.
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Infographic showing various Annotator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 54% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 30% Contract. Highlights an 58% Physical, and 42% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,067 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Ukrainian Language Annotator

AeroVironment

Annapolis Junction, MD

$61K - $107K/yr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago


AeroVironment rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Worker Type

Regular


Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The UkrainianLanguage Annotator will support the research, development, and evaluation of advanced analytic technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for annotating and analyzing Ukrainianlanguage data (alongside English) across various formats, including video, image, speech, and text. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional Ukrainianlinguistic capabilities, strong analytical skills, and the ability to maintain rigorous quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Review, annotate, and analyze Ukrainianand English language data across text, audio, video, and image formats.

  • Identify, source, and prepare relevant Ukrainian-language datasets for the annotation pipeline.

  • Apply complex annotation guidelines consistently to maintain high-quality, culturally and linguistically accurate datasets.

  • Meet established production milestones and quality benchmarks both independently and collaboratively.

  • Work closely with research and development teams to refine guidelines and improve analytic technologies based on linguistic insights.

Basic Qualifications

  • Native or near-native fluency in Ukrainian, with strong reading, writing, and listening comprehension skills, alongside professional proficiency in English.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with an uncompromising attention to detail.

  • Proven ability to work productively both independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team.

  • An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred (Nice to Have) Qualifications

  • Prior experience in data annotation, transcription, translation, or linguistic analysis (specifically Vietnamese-to-English or vice versa).

  • Familiarity with Ukrainiandialects, regional slang, or specific cultural nuances.

  • Experience with annotation tools or data labeling software.


Clearance Level

Top Secret with Poly

The salary range for this role is:

$61,500 - $107,500

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data,sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

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U.S. Citizenship is required. Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

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