A large group of listings use STEM as the qualification directly, without naming a single field. These tend to be evaluation roles where breadth across science and mathematics matters more than depth in one area.
What the listings actually pay
Across 37 live listings in this category that publish a rate, the median top-of-range is $65 an hour, reaching $130 at the top. Many are bilingual STEM listings, which pair technical breadth with a second language and pay above the general bilingual rate.
| # | Role | Advertised rate | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer & Information Systems Managers | $70 to $130 an hour | micro1 |
| 2 | Computer Systems Analyst | $60 to $120 an hour | micro1 |
| 3 | Network Engineer - Data for Autonomous Systems | $45 to $120 an hour | Mercor |
| 4 | Software Expert (Operating System) | $100 to $100 an hour | Mercor |
| 5 | STEM Expert | $50 to $100 an hour | micro1 |
| 6 | STEM Researcher, Computational Fields | $60 to $90 an hour | Mercor |
| 7 | Computational Pharmacokinetics & Systems Biology Expert | $70 to $85 an hour | Mercor |
| 8 | Bilingual Norwegian STEM Expert (PhD): AI Safety | $77 to $81 an hour | Mercor |
| 9 | Strategy and Finance Professionals: AI Systems for Complex Business Work | $80 to $80 an hour | Terac |
| 10 | STEM PhDs and Technical Domain Experts | $55 to $80 an hour | Mercor |
Source: 37 live listings on this board that publish a rate, read directly from each posting on 2026-09-05. Listings without a published rate are excluded rather than estimated.
What moves your rate
Every listing below links to the full role with its own requirements and application link. Rates shown are what the listing itself advertises, and listings without a published rate are left out rather than estimated.
How to apply
Every role above links to its own page with the full requirements and a direct application link. Applications are completed on the hiring platform and typically take a few minutes, with a short skills assessment in place of an interview.
Two things are worth doing before you apply. Check whether the role accepts applicants from your country using the eligibility checker, and run the advertised rate through the take-home calculator, because this is contract work and the headline rate is before self-employment tax.
Frequently asked questions
What do AI jobs for stem specialists pay?
Across 37 live listings in this category with published rates, the median top-of-range is $65 an hour and the highest currently reaches $130.
What is a STEM AI job?
A listing that asks for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics background generally rather than one specific field. The work is evaluating technical reasoning across subjects.
Do I need a doctorate?
Some STEM listings specify PhD and pay accordingly. Many accept an undergraduate or master's degree in a technical field.
Is this contract or employment?
Nearly all of it is contract work, paid hourly for approved hours. That means no benefits and you handle your own taxes, which our take-home calculator accounts for.
Can I do this alongside a full-time job?
Yes, and most people do. The work is asynchronous with no set shifts, so it fits into evenings and weekends without a scheduling conflict.
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