How can I get paid for my data?

Legit ways include first-person video for AI training ($3–$15 per approved hour), licensing business data ($50K–$1M one-time or $300K–$3M/yr recurring), and referral programs.

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Get Paid for Your Data: 5 Legit Ways in 2026

By Andrew Smart, founder of MON$TER · About

First-person video — $3–$15 per approved hour, 70% to you.
Business data, one-time sale — $50K–$1M.
Business data, recurring license — $300K–$3M/yr.
Hosting robotics filming — public benchmark programs pay businesses per approved hour.
Referrals — MON$TER Ambassadors earn for introductions. Details.

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