Babel Audio

40 active listings

Babel Audio specializes in voice-acting and audio AI-training work, often in non-English languages. Native-speaker voice roles occasionally pay $150–$225/hr for in-demand languages. Strong fit for multilingual contributors and professional voice talent.

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Open listings
40
refreshed daily
Median top rate
$150/hr
from 40 priced listings
Open worldwide
100%
state no country restriction
Newest listing
October 31
date added

Active Babel Audio listings

What Babel Audio pays

40 of Babel Audio’s open listings publish an hourly rate. Their median top-of-range rate is $150/hr against $65/hr across every platform we track. These are the rates listings advertise, not what anyone has earned; Babel Audio sets individual pay after you apply. See how every platform compares →

Median top rate
$150/hr
Middle half of listings
$110–$150/hr
Highest advertised
$160/hr
Lowest advertised
$18/hr
Median stated minimum
$60/hr

Is Babel Audio legit?

Researched October 14, 2026 · 4 sources

Legit, but work is not guaranteed

Mostly. Babel Audio has a decent Trustpilot following and reviewers report weekly pay, but reviewers also report removals from projects without explanation and pay below advertised rates.

Who is behind it

Aggregator listings describe Babel Audio as a San Francisco human-data company founded in 2022 with 11-50 staff, collecting speech data for AI companies. We could not find its founders, investors or any funding announcement, so ownership is unconfirmed; the 40,000+ contributor figure is the company's own claim.

Getting paid

Job-board write-ups say pay is weekly, per recording session, at roughly $17 per hour for the base role and higher for specialty languages. We could not find the payment processor or an official statement of the schedule.

Worker ratings

  • Trustpilot: 3.7 / 5

    111 reviews (103 in the last 12 months): 64% five-star, 29% one-star. Babel replies to about 37% of negative reviews, usually after over a month. The headline says 3.7 but the star graphic says 3.5, and some five-star reviews look similar and carry a 'Redirected' label, so read the score with caution.

Checked October 14, 2026. Review sites change daily; follow the link for the current figure.

What people praise

  • Reviewers report reliable, on-time weekly pay and flexible remote hours.
  • Reviewers describe supportive staff and QA teams and an easy-to-use platform.

What people complain about

  • Reviewers report being removed from projects without explanation, and account restrictions after feedback or sound flags.
  • Reviewers report pay below advertised rates, and pay that depends on other contributors being online for conversations.
  • Reviewers report equipment and verification requirements that were not disclosed up front, slow support replies, and unpaid meetings.

Who it suits

Best for: Native speakers of in-demand languages with a quiet space and an external microphone who want flexible conversation-recording sessions.

Not for: People who need guaranteed hours, or who are uncomfortable licensing their voice data for AI training.

Sources for this review

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Pay by kind of work

Babel Audio’s open listings grouped by the AI-training work they involve. Pay is the median top-of-range rate, shown when at least five listings of that kind state one.

Kind of workOpen rolesMedian top rateHighest
Voice recording24$150/hr$150/hr
Transcription14$110/hr$160/hr
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Highest-paying Babel Audio roles right now

What Babel Audio hires for

Every listing is classified by the background it asks for. This is how Babel Audio’s 40 open roles break down, with the median top rate wherever at least five listings publish one. Each category links to the matching roles across all platforms.

CategoryListingsMedian top rate
Design & creative20$150/hr
Languages & translation20$110/hr

Language-specific roles: German (3), Italian (3), Turkish (3), Bengali (2), French (2), Indonesian (2), Japanese (2), Korean (2).

Where you can work for Babel Audio

None of Babel Audio’s current listings name a country, so they are open to applicants anywhere. Individual listings can still carry their own eligibility rules.

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Babel Audio jobs: frequently asked questions

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Is Babel Audio legit?
Mostly. Babel Audio has a decent Trustpilot following and reviewers report weekly pay, but reviewers also report removals from projects without explanation and pay below advertised rates.
How many Babel Audio jobs are open right now?
40 Babel Audio listings are open on AI Training Jobs Finder right now, the newest added on October 31, 2026. The list refreshes daily, so roles that close drop off and new ones appear without you needing to check Babel Audio's own site.
How much does Babel Audio pay?
Across 40 Babel Audio listings with a published hourly rate, the median top-of-range rate is $150/hr. The middle half of listings top out between $110 and $150/hr, and the highest advertised rate is $160/hr. Where a listing states a minimum, the median minimum is $60/hr. That is 131% above the $65/hr median across all platforms we track. These are advertised rates, not earnings; our pay report explains how they are calculated.
What kind of work does Babel Audio offer?
The most common categories among current Babel Audio listings are design & creative (20) and languages & translation (20). Language-specific roles are most often German, Italian and Turkish. Each category links to every matching role across all platforms.
Can I work for Babel Audio from my country?
None of the Babel Audio listings currently state a country restriction, so they are open to applicants anywhere. Always check the listing itself for local eligibility rules.
How do I apply to Babel Audio?
Every Babel Audio listing on AI Training Jobs Finder links straight to Babel Audio's own application page. Applying costs nothing and happens on Babel Audio's platform, not ours. Our Babel Audio review covers what the screening process involves and how long it takes.

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