The TELUS Digital AI Community is a network of more than a million freelance contributors who rate search results, review AI responses, collect data and translate content for AI projects. TELUS Digital was called TELUS International until it rebranded in 2024, and the Canadian telecoms group TELUS took it fully private in October 2025. You’ll still see the old name on contracts and emails. Roles are tied to your country and language, and most are part-time and remote.
At a glance
| What it is | Remote AI rating and data work |
| Formerly | TELUS International (rebranded 2024) |
| Owner | TELUS, 100% since October 2025 |
| Community size | More than 1 million contributors |
| Entry | Apply to a role, then training and exams |
| Status | Independent contractor |
How it works
There’s no single sign-up. You apply to a specific role on the TELUS Digital AI Community careers pages, such as Quality Assurance Rater for your country and language. If selected, you do self-paced training and qualification assessments. Once you pass, you work on tasks in the project’s tool, logging your time.
What it pays
Pay is set per role and country. Postings in 2026 ranged widely: about $5 an hour for an Indonesian rater role, $8 for some Arabic roles, around €20 for a German role and $22 to $23 for an Australian one. Expert roles in coding, law and machine learning were listed at $20 to $25 an hour.
Rules to know
Most rater roles need several years of residency in the country you apply for. Only one person per household may join some rating programmes. TELUS says it never asks for deposits or fees, so anyone charging for a “Premium ID” is a scammer.
Getting started
Search the AI Community careers page for roles matching your country and language. Expect a wait of a week to two months before you’re matched. Study the guidelines carefully before the exam.
A typical rating task
On a search rating project, you see a query and a set of results or AI answers, then judge how useful, accurate and safe each one is against detailed guidelines. Tasks are timed, and your ratings are checked against reviewers’ for consistency.
Owen’s take
TELUS is one of the most established names in rater work, and it hires in many countries where other AI platforms don’t. Pay depends heavily on where you live, so check the posting before you spend hours on the exam.
Who it suits
It suits detail-oriented people who want regular part-time remote work in their own language. It suits less well anyone hoping for high hourly rates in lower-paid markets.
Similar options
- Appen hires remote raters and data contributors worldwide.
- Clickworker offers microtasks, including UHRS rating work.
- Prolific pays for research studies and AI tasks.
- Gengo pays freelance translators for online work.
More options are in Fast Money.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Large, established company
- Roles in many countries and languages
- No fees to join
Cons
- Pay varies widely by country
- Long waits after applying
- Exams before any paid work
FAQ
Is TELUS International the same as TELUS Digital?
Yes, it rebranded as TELUS Digital in 2024.
How much do TELUS raters earn?
It depends on the role and country, from about $5 to over $20 an hour.
Is there a fee to join?
No, TELUS says it never asks for deposits.
Do I need a degree?
Some roles do; many rater roles don’t.
How long does it take to start?
Often one week to two months after applying.
