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
- Handshake AI 230 roles median $80/hr top 10% $125–300
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 Handshake AI if
- you work in other expertise and maths & stem
- you're aiming for the top rates ($125+/hr for its top 10%)
Handshake’s AI fellowship: students, graduates and PhDs evaluate and improve AI models on flexible part-time projects (US, India and Canada).
See 230 Handshake AI rolesInvisible vs Handshake AI: common questions
Does Invisible or Handshake AI pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, Handshake AI pays more at the median: $80/hr against $35/hr for Invisible. The top 10% of roles pay $65+/hr on Invisible and $125+/hr on Handshake AI.
Which has more jobs, Invisible or Handshake AI?
Invisible has more open roles today: 555 against 230. 0 Invisible roles and 1 Handshake AI roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Invisible and Handshake AI?
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.