5 places to find AI jobs to do at home

November 11, 2025

By Kim Komando

I’ve been really trying to help you get a handle on how you can use AI in your career. 

But what if you only want a work-at-home gig? I got your back, too. It’s not all sunshine and dollar signs. Here’s what’s working and what you need to watch out for.

👩‍💼 Amanda: Kitchen Table Hustler

She’s a mom in Texas who works full-time in real estate. After her daughter goes to bed, she fires up her laptop and starts training AI, reviewing chatbot responses, transcribing audio and flagging content that doesn’t meet the mark. 

In three weeks, she brought in nearly $8,000. The work pays $40 an hour sometimes, and she does it all from home. But it’s no walk in the park. 

The onboarding process is intense, and every task you complete is graded. One too many bad scores? You’re out. Still, if you can stay sharp and consistent, it’s real money.

👨‍🎓 Isaiah: Power User

He’s a college student who went deep into AI annotation. He wrote challenging prompts, reviewed model responses and tried to “break” chatbots with tricky questions. He earned over $50,000 in six months, peaking at around $50 an hour. 

He admits it took months to land his first assignment. And when things were going great, his rate dropped overnight. That’s the game with AI work right now: big potential, but the rug can move. Fast.

🧑‍💻 Mike: The Side Hustler

He fits in AI gigs around his 9-to-5. He started with simple data labeling, then moved into transcription and voice tasks that pay him $25 to $35 an hour. The flexibility is a win, and he doesn’t need to leave his house. But he has to stay on top of job boards, and the best-paying projects go fast.

🔍 5 Places to Find AI Jobs

These platforms are where real people like Amanda, Isaiah and Mike are getting hired.

• CrowdGen
• Outlier
• Scale AI
• Prolific
• MTurk

Start with one platform, pass the qualification test and build a reputation. Once you prove yourself, better-paying jobs open up.

If you’re curious which path fits you and how to get started without wasting time, schedule time for us to talk on my show. I’ll help you sort out the best starting point, and maybe even get your first gig lined up this week.

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