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Sunday Inc

Data Annotation Lead

Redwood City, CA · On-site

What to Expect We're looking for a Data Annotations Lead to join our Data team and own the operation side of data annotation and scale the team behind it. This role is about building and leading a ...

Sunday

Data Annotation Lead

Redwood City, CA · On-site

Responsibilities : • Build a data annotation team • Manage the people side of data annotations • Create documentation • Be in the weeds and annotate data yourself anytime something new is ...

Sunday Inc

Data Annotation Lead

Redwood City, CA · On-site

What to Expect We're looking for a Data Annotations Lead to join our Data team and own the operation side of data annotation and scale the team behind it. This role is about building and leading a ...

TEKsystems

Data Annotation Specialist

Seattle, WA · Remote

$20/hr

Use annotation tools to mark up text, images, or other data according to specific guidelines. Participate in the validation and quality assurance of annotated data to ensure it meets the required ...

Dyna Robotics

Data Annotation Specialist

As a Data Annotation Specialist, you will be pivotal in iterating on our AI system by annotating data on various tasks performed by robots, directly influencing the performance of robotic arms.

Innodata Inc.

$55 - $60/hr

As the Data/Annotation Engineer, you'll be hands-on with the data itself. You'll administer the annotation toolchain, manage annotation workflows across the corpus, and produce the per-dataset ...

Q Analysts

Data Annotation Technician

Kirkland, WA · On-site

Data Annotation Technician Join Q Analysts and become part of a world-class organization. Q Analysts has a sixteen-years track record of providing managed services and we've partnered with some of ...

Q ANALYSTS LLC

Data Annotation Technician

Kirkland, WA · On-site +1

Q Analysts is looking for Data Annotation Technicians to support Ground Truth Data Collection initiatives and contribute to the development of VR and AR products. The focus of ground truth data ...

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How much do data annotation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for data annotation in the United States is $25.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a data annotation do?

A typical workday as a Data Annotator involves reviewing datasets—such as images, audio, text, or video—and accurately labeling or categorizing information according to specific project guidelines. Most Data Annotators work independently, but they often collaborate with project managers or data scientists to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities. Tasks may be repetitive, but adhering to precise standards is vital for maintaining data quality. Work environments can range from technology companies to remote or freelance settings, and advancement opportunities exist as team leads or quality assurance specialists for those who excel in consistency and reliability.

How much money can I make doing data annotation?

Data annotation jobs typically pay between $10 and $20 per hour, depending on the complexity of the task and the employer. Experienced annotators or those working on specialized projects may earn higher rates, especially if they have skills in specific tools or domains. Earnings can vary based on whether the work is freelance, part-time, or full-time, and some platforms offer bonuses for accuracy or speed.

What is a data annotation?

A Data Annotation job involves labeling and categorizing data, such as text, images, audio, or video, to help train machine learning models. Annotators apply tags, bounding boxes, or classifications to data based on specific guidelines. This process improves the accuracy of AI systems in recognizing patterns and making predictions. Many data annotation jobs require attention to detail and familiarity with specific domains. It is commonly used in applications like autonomous driving, natural language processing, and computer vision.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in data annotation?

To thrive in Data Annotation, you need strong attention to detail, accuracy, and basic data handling skills, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with annotation platforms, data labeling software, or content management systems is frequently required, though specific certifications are rare. Excellent communication, time management, and the ability to focus on repetitive tasks distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial because accurate and consistent data annotation directly impacts the quality of machine learning models and AI applications.

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Infographic showing various Data Annotation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 66% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,488 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Data Annotation Lead

Sunday Inc

Redwood City, CA • On-site

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Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Join Us in Building the Future of Home Robotics
At Sunday, we're developing personal robots to reclaim the hours lost to repetitive tasks. We're focused on an ambitious goal to make generalized robots broadly accessible, enabling households to take back quality time.
We have spent the last 18 months building a talented team, securing capital, and validating our technology. We are now seeking passionate individuals to join us in the next phase of our growth. If you are ready to apply your skills to the forefront of robotics innovation, we'd love to hear from you.
What to Expect
We're looking for a Data Annotations Lead to join our Data team and own the operation side of data annotation and scale the team behind it.
This role is about building and leading a world class in-house data annotation team that is able to pivot quickly to any research experiment while delivering on quality, quantity, and variety when it comes to data.
You'll work in coordination with Machine Learning, Software engineering, and Data to define the framework and tools on which to build a data annotation team around. Your role is vital to ensuring our data annotators are aligned with the guidances for annotations and are upholding a culture of happiness.
What You'll Do
  • Build a data annotation team
  • Own annotation operations end-to-end
  • Manage the people side of data annotations
  • Create documentation
  • Be in the weeds and annotate data yourself anytime something new is being designed
  • Create data annotation processes
  • Own the in-house vs. vendor mix and manage external partners where used

What You'll Bring
  • Clear written and verbal communication to guide our data annotators
  • Your ability to manage unexpected challenges
  • Your ownership of key stakeholders with data annotators, engineering, and support
  • Excitement for the growth and development of data annotation
  • Someone adept at prioritization of competing requests, who's able to move both quickly, and in an organized manner
  • A level of hardcore-ness while still treating people like people
  • Intermediate level understanding of ML

Nice to Have
  • Previous experience leading data annotation teams
  • Previously a top 2% annotator yourself in the past
  • Technical skills to build tools for data annotation
  • Ability to leverage AI to help improve productivity

At Sunday Robotics, we're building technology shaped by real people - curious, creative, and diverse. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Studies show that women and underrepresented groups often hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria - we don't want that to be the reason we miss out on great talent.

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