Pay side by side
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles.
- SuperAnnotate 254 roles median $50/hr top 10% $100–150
- DataAnnotation 112 roles median $85/hr top 10% $85–95
Choose SuperAnnotate if
- you work in languages & translation and coding
- you're aiming for the top rates ($100+/hr for its top 10%)
- you want more roles to choose from
SuperAnnotate’s expert network, SME Careers: hourly contract work writing and reviewing AI training data across many professional fields.
See 254 SuperAnnotate rolesChoose DataAnnotation if
- you work in languages & translation and finance & accounting
Surge AI’s contributor platform: self-scheduled AI evaluation and writing work for generalists and specialists.
See 112 DataAnnotation rolesSuperAnnotate vs DataAnnotation: common questions
Does SuperAnnotate or DataAnnotation pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, DataAnnotation pays more at the median: $85/hr against $50/hr for SuperAnnotate. The top 10% of roles pay $100+/hr on SuperAnnotate and $85+/hr on DataAnnotation.
Which has more jobs, SuperAnnotate or DataAnnotation?
SuperAnnotate has more open roles today: 254 against 112. 0 SuperAnnotate roles and 0 DataAnnotation roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both SuperAnnotate 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.