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 Handshake AI if
- you're looking for maths and science and finance and accounting work
- you want more roles to pick from
Handshake’s AI fellowship: students, graduates and PhDs evaluate and improve AI models on flexible part-time projects (US, India and Canada).
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Choose 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.
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Handshake AI vs Ethos: common questions
Does Handshake AI or Ethos pay more?
As of 24 October 2026, Handshake AI posts its pay as a ceiling, from up to $15/hr to up to $300/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, Handshake AI or Ethos?
Handshake AI has more open roles today: 225 against 107. 0 Handshake AI roles and 0 Ethos roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Handshake AI 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.