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Centific

Malay Data Annotator

Redmond, WA · On-site

Malay Data Annotator Location: Redmond, WA Type: Full‑time ... Native speaker of the target language with English proficiency * Must be authorized to work in the ...

Wisedocs

Medical Data Annotator (Bilingual)

Medical Data Annotator Wisedocs is a fast-growing, venture-backed AI platform that transforms how ... Round 4 - French Language Assessment: A 30-minute conversation to assess your French language ...

Cartesia, Inc.

Language Lead - Hindi (Contract)

Cartesia Language Lead Our mission is to architect AI that learns from and interacts with the world ... Listen to annotator-rated audio files and check whether their ratings and written feedback align ...

e2f, inc.

We are looking for an AI Quality Control Specialist - Dutch Language (NL) who can analyze, validate ... Feedback that improves annotator performance and overall output quality. * Contribution to a ...

LILT (Production)

$20/hr

... Large Language Model (LLM) evaluation initiatives. In this role, you will be the operational ... Accuracy scores, Inter-Annotator Agreement (IAA), and gold-set performance. * Productivity: Cost ...

LILT, Inc

Senior Quality Manager, Applied AI

Boston, MA · On-site

$125K - $160K/yr

... the language they speak. We use cutting-edge AI, machine translation, and human-in-the-loop ... Rater/annotator operations: Experience with calibration, adjudication, targeted retraining, drift ...

LILT

Quality Manager, Applied AI

Boston, MA · On-site

... the language they speak. We use cutting-edge AI, machine translation, and human-in-the-loop ... Rater/annotator operations: Experience with calibration, adjudication, targeted retraining, drift ...

LILT

Production Manager, Applied AI

Boston, MA · On-site

... the language they speak. We use cutting-edge AI, machine translation, and human-in-the-loop ... Repeated misses by a PM or annotator pool lead to documented remediation or replacement. Issues are ...

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How much do language annotator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for language annotator in the United States is $44,079.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,500.00 and $50,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a language annotator?

Language Annotators are professionals who label, categorize, and tag text, audio, or speech data to help train and improve natural language processing systems and AI models. Their work involves identifying linguistic features such as parts of speech, named entities, sentiment, or intent in language data. Language Annotators play a crucial role in making AI technologies like chatbots, translation tools, and voice assistants more accurate and effective. They often work with large datasets and follow specific guidelines to ensure consistency and quality in the annotations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a language annotator?

To thrive as a Language Annotator, you need strong linguistic knowledge, attention to detail, and typically a background in linguistics or a related field. Familiarity with annotation tools, text analysis software, and version control systems like Git is often required. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and the ability to follow detailed guidelines are essential soft skills. These skills ensure the production of high-quality, consistent data crucial for training effective language models and supporting NLP research.

What are common challenges faced by language annotators, and how can they be managed?

Language Annotators often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistency in annotation, managing large volumes of data, and adapting to evolving guidelines. To address these, it's important to communicate regularly with team members, participate in calibration sessions, and seek clarification when guidelines are unclear. Utilizing annotation tools efficiently and staying organized can also help manage workload and ensure high-quality results.
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Infographic showing various Language Annotator job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,079 per year, or $21.2 per hour.

Foreign Language Annotator

Annapolis, MD • On-site

AeroVironment, Inc.
Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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$70/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

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Job description

Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
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 annotate and analyze English and foreign language data across text, video, image, and speech formats. You will work closely with data teams to prepare, curate, and maintain high-quality datasets according to strict annotation guidelines, directly enabling the advancement of next-generation analytical tools.
We are seeking proficiency in English as well as one or more of the following target languages: Arabic and Urdu. This is a part time position.
Key Responsibilities
  • Annotate and analyze video, image, speech, and text data in English and target foreign languages.
  • Identify, prepare, and curate relevant datasets for machine learning and technological evaluation.
  • Consistently apply technical annotation guidelines to ensure data integrity and high production standards.
  • Conduct transcription, translation, and linguistic analysis across various media types.
  • Maintain rigorous quality control across annotated datasets to meet production benchmarks.
  • Collaborate with technical teams and research analysts to refine data annotation processes.

Basic Qualifications
  • Strong written and verbal fluency in English, alongside proficiency in one or more required languages (Arabic and Urdu).
  • Exceptional analytical skills, high attention to detail, and strong organizational abilities.
  • Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
  • An active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred (Nice to Have) Qualifications
  • Background in linguistic analysis, foreign language translation, speech transcription, or data annotation.
  • Familiarity with annotation tools and data analysis methodologies in a defense, intelligence, or technology research setting.

Hourly Rate: $70/hour
The AV pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity as well as alignment with market data.
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 will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their 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.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC.
Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed.
What We Do
Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
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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