Pay
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles. Rates: distinct postings that state an hourly rate.
- Ethos 14 rates median $90/hr top 10% $100
Choose Appen / CrowdGen if
- you're looking for voice and audio and data annotation work
- you need a role open in any country (15% of its roles are)
Appen’s CrowdGen community: voice, language and data annotation projects.
See 65 Appen / CrowdGen rolesChoose Ethos if
- you're looking for finance and accounting and writing work
- you want more roles to pick from
Expert network run from London that hires professionals (consultants, analysts, product managers, educators and more) to train AI models for leading labs, typically $70–100/hr, fully remote.
See 107 Ethos rolesJoin Ethos ↗ · referral link, your pay is the same
Appen / CrowdGen vs Ethos: common questions
Does Appen / CrowdGen or Ethos pay more?
As of 24 October 2026, too few Appen / CrowdGen roles state a rate to give a fair figure, and Ethos's roles have a median of $90/hr. A ceiling and a median can't be compared directly.
Which has more jobs, Appen / CrowdGen or Ethos?
Ethos has more open roles today: 107 against 65. 0 Appen / CrowdGen roles and 0 Ethos roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Appen / CrowdGen and Ethos?
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.