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What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles.
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 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 rolesAlignerr vs Mercor: common questions
Does Alignerr or Mercor pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, Mercor pays more at the median: $80/hr against $60/hr for Alignerr. The top 10% of roles pay $125+/hr on Alignerr and $130+/hr on Mercor.
Which has more jobs, Alignerr or Mercor?
Alignerr has more open roles today: 474 against 286. 118 Alignerr roles and 40 Mercor roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Alignerr and Mercor?
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.