Pay side by side
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles.
- Mindrift 618 roles median $100/hr top 10% $100
- DataAnnotation 112 roles median $85/hr top 10% $85–95
Choose Mindrift if
- you work in studies & research and medicine & health
- you're aiming for the top rates ($100+/hr for its top 10%)
- you want more roles to choose from
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See 618 Mindrift rolesChoose DataAnnotation if
- you work in languages & translation and finance & accounting
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See 112 DataAnnotation rolesMindrift vs DataAnnotation: common questions
Does Mindrift or DataAnnotation pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, Mindrift pays more at the median: $100/hr against $85/hr for DataAnnotation. The top 10% of roles pay $100+/hr on Mindrift and $85+/hr on DataAnnotation.
Which has more jobs, Mindrift or DataAnnotation?
Mindrift has more open roles today: 618 against 112. 609 Mindrift roles and 0 DataAnnotation roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Mindrift and DataAnnotation?
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.