Pay side by side
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles.
- Mercor 286 roles median $80/hr top 10% $130–400
- SuperAnnotate 254 roles median $50/hr top 10% $100–150
Choose Mercor if
- you work in other expertise and maths & stem
- you're aiming for the top rates ($130+/hr for its top 10%)
Expert network that hires professionals (doctors, lawyers, engineers, PhDs and more) for AI lab projects. Applications include a short AI interview.
See 286 Mercor rolesChoose SuperAnnotate if
- you work in languages & translation and coding
SuperAnnotate’s expert network, SME Careers: hourly contract work writing and reviewing AI training data across many professional fields.
See 254 SuperAnnotate rolesMercor vs SuperAnnotate: common questions
Does Mercor or SuperAnnotate pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, Mercor pays more at the median: $80/hr against $50/hr for SuperAnnotate. The top 10% of roles pay $130+/hr on Mercor and $100+/hr on SuperAnnotate.
Which has more jobs, Mercor or SuperAnnotate?
Mercor has more open roles today: 286 against 254. 40 Mercor roles and 0 SuperAnnotate roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Mercor and SuperAnnotate?
Both hire independent contractors, and their job postings don't ask you to work only for them. Check each platform's contractor terms before you sign, as some projects come with confidentiality or exclusivity rules.