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 DataAnnotation if
- you're looking for language and translation and finance and accounting work
Surge AI’s contributor platform: self-scheduled AI evaluation and writing work for generalists and specialists.
See 112 DataAnnotation rolesChoose Ethos if
- you're looking for finance and accounting and writing work
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
DataAnnotation vs Ethos: common questions
Does DataAnnotation or Ethos pay more?
As of 24 October 2026, DataAnnotation posts its pay as a ceiling, from up to $40/hr to up to $150/hr, which is a maximum rather than a typical rate, and Ethos's roles have a median of $90/hr. A ceiling and a median can't be compared directly.
Which has more jobs, DataAnnotation or Ethos?
DataAnnotation has more open roles today: 112 against 107. 0 DataAnnotation roles and 0 Ethos roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both DataAnnotation 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.