Pay side by side
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles.
- Invisible 555 roles median $35/hr top 10% $65–200
- DataAnnotation 112 roles median $85/hr top 10% $85–95
Choose Invisible if
- you work in languages & translation and maths & stem
- you live outside the usual hiring countries (29% of its roles are open worldwide)
- you want more roles to choose from
Invisible Technologies’ expert network, recruiting through its Meridial brand: freelance AI trainer projects across languages and professions.
See 555 Invisible rolesChoose DataAnnotation if
- you work in languages & translation and finance & accounting
- you're aiming for the top rates ($85+/hr for its top 10%)
Surge AI’s contributor platform: self-scheduled AI evaluation and writing work for generalists and specialists.
See 112 DataAnnotation rolesInvisible vs DataAnnotation: common questions
Does Invisible or DataAnnotation pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, DataAnnotation pays more at the median: $85/hr against $35/hr for Invisible. The top 10% of roles pay $65+/hr on Invisible and $85+/hr on DataAnnotation.
Which has more jobs, Invisible or DataAnnotation?
Invisible has more open roles today: 555 against 112. 0 Invisible roles and 0 DataAnnotation roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Invisible and DataAnnotation?
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.