Pay side by side
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles.
- Alignerr 474 roles median $60/hr top 10% $125–300
- DataAnnotation 112 roles median $85/hr top 10% $85–95
Choose Alignerr if
- you work in voice & audio and maths & stem
- you're aiming for the top rates ($125+/hr for its top 10%)
- you want more roles to choose from
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See 474 Alignerr rolesChoose DataAnnotation if
- you work in languages & translation and finance & accounting
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See 112 DataAnnotation rolesAlignerr vs DataAnnotation: common questions
Does Alignerr or DataAnnotation pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, DataAnnotation pays more at the median: $85/hr against $60/hr for Alignerr. The top 10% of roles pay $125+/hr on Alignerr and $85+/hr on DataAnnotation.
Which has more jobs, Alignerr or DataAnnotation?
Alignerr has more open roles today: 474 against 112. 118 Alignerr roles and 0 DataAnnotation roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Alignerr 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.