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How much do audio reader jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for audio reader in Seattle, WA is $22.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $24.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an audio reader?

Audio readers are individuals or technologies that read written content aloud, making information accessible to people who have visual impairments, learning disabilities, or prefer auditory learning. Human audio readers often work for libraries, educational institutions, or organizations that produce audiobooks and accessible materials. They may read books, newspapers, documents, or other texts, either live or in recorded formats. Audio readers play a vital role in promoting accessibility and inclusivity by ensuring everyone can access written content.

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

To thrive as an Audio Reader, you need excellent reading fluency, clear diction, and strong comprehension skills, often supported by experience in voice work or broadcasting. Familiarity with audio recording equipment, editing software, and sometimes certifications in voice acting or narration are typically used in this role. Attention to detail, patience, and the ability to convey emotion and emphasis make someone stand out in this position. These skills are crucial to deliver high-quality audio content that is engaging, accurate, and accessible for listeners, especially those with visual impairments.

What are some common challenges faced by audio readers, and how can they be addressed?

Audio Readers often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent vocal clarity and pacing, especially during lengthy or complex reading sessions. Additionally, handling diverse subject matter and adapting tone for different audiences can be demanding. To address these, it's helpful to practice vocal exercises, take regular breaks, and familiarize yourself with the material beforehand. Collaborating closely with editors and accessibility teams also ensures high-quality, engaging recordings that meet listener needs.

How do I get a job as an audio reader?

To become an audio reader, you typically need strong reading skills, clear pronunciation, and good voice control. Many positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, and some employers prefer experience with audio recording or voice acting. Building a portfolio or demo reel can help demonstrate your abilities to potential employers.
Audio Reader jobs near you
Infographic showing various Audio Reader job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 72% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,747 per year, or $22.5 per hour.

Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Seattle, WA, USA

Speechify

Seattle, WA • On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.

Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading - PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites - into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity.  

Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting - Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.

Overview

We're looking to hire for our Data side of our AI team at Speechify. This role is responsible for all aspects of data collection to support our model training operations. We are able to build high-quality datasets at petabyte-scale and low cost through a tight integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research work. We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join us.

What You'll Do

  • Be scrappy to find new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline
  • Operate and extend the cloud infrastructure for our ingestion pipeline, currently running on GCP and managed with Terraform.
  • Collaborate closely with our Scientists to shift the cost/throughput/quality frontier, delivering richer data at bigger scale and lower cost to power our next-generation models.
  • Collaborate with others on the AI Team and Speechify Leadership to craft the AI Team's dataset roadmap to power Speechify's next-generation consumer and enterprise products.

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

  • BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 5+ years of industry experience in software development.
  • Proficiency with bash/Python scripting in Linux environments
  • Proficiency in Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and professional experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (we use GCP)
  • Experience with web crawlers, large-scale data processing workflows is a plus
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

What we offer

  • A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product.
  • An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle.
  • A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work.
  • An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry.
  • Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture.
  • Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use.
  • Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more.
  • Work in one of the fastest-growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio.

Compensation: The United States base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000-$200,000 + bonus + equity depending on experience

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Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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