DataAnnotation employees working as Software Engineer - AI Trainer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 142 ratings. This is 13% lower than the average of Software Engineer - AI Trainer professionals at DataAnnotation worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer - AI Trainer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $122,380 per year (estimate) and goes up to $323,438 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer - AI Trainer at DataAnnotation is $169,793 per year or $82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $269,128 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,693 (25th percentile) and $217,325 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 3 salaries submitted by DataAnnotation Software Engineer - AI Trainer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer - AI Trainer professionals typically earn between $65 and $104 per hour.
Software Engineer - AI Trainer professionals typically earn between $11,224 and $18,110 monthly.