Physics Expert AI Jobs: What They Pay and Who Hires

Every figure on this page is read from 34 live listings on this board, 24 of which publish a rate. Updated 05 September 2026. See the full pay dataset.

AI labs need physicists to judge whether model reasoning about the physical world actually holds up. The work is remote, hourly and project based.

What these roles pay

MeasureFigure
Median advertised rate$120/hr
Range across listings$30 to $250/hr
Listings with a published rate24 of 34

Who is hiring

Where you can work from

These listings are open to applicants in 60 countries. The most represented are United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India. Check your own country with the eligibility checker.

What the work actually involves

Taken from the live listings themselves:

Typical responsibilities

Pulled from the live listings in this category:

What employers ask for

How the pay is spread

Half of the listings with a published rate fall between $80 and $120 an hour. The bottom of the range is $30 and the top is $250. Rate depends far more on credentials and specialism than on which platform you use.

Which platform to start with

micro1 currently lists the most roles in this category (18 of 34). Platforms differ mainly in eligibility and how they screen, not in the kind of work. See which platforms hire in your country before you spend time on applications.

How to apply

Applications are completed on the hiring platform, not on this site. Most of these platforms screen with a short qualification step before routing you to paid work, so a complete profile matters more than a long cover letter. Applying is free and none of these platforms charge a fee to start.

Live physics expert ai jobs roles

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