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
- Handshake AI 230 roles median $80/hr top 10% $125–300
Choose Alignerr if
- you work in voice & audio and maths & stem
- you want more roles to choose from
Labelbox’s expert network: design and review AI training tasks in your field, from transcription to PhD-level science.
See 474 Alignerr rolesChoose Handshake AI if
- you work in other expertise and maths & stem
Handshake’s AI fellowship: students, graduates and PhDs evaluate and improve AI models on flexible part-time projects (US, India and Canada).
See 230 Handshake AI rolesAlignerr vs Handshake AI: common questions
Does Alignerr or Handshake AI pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, Handshake AI pays more at the median: $80/hr against $60/hr for Alignerr. The top 10% of roles pay $125+/hr on Alignerr and $125+/hr on Handshake AI.
Which has more jobs, Alignerr or Handshake AI?
Alignerr has more open roles today: 474 against 230. 118 Alignerr roles and 1 Handshake AI roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Alignerr and Handshake AI?
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.