Pay side by side
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles.
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 Mercor if
- you work in other expertise and maths & stem
- you're aiming for the top rates ($130+/hr for its top 10%)
Expert network that hires professionals (doctors, lawyers, engineers, PhDs and more) for AI lab projects. Applications include a short AI interview.
See 286 Mercor rolesInvisible vs Mercor: common questions
Does Invisible or Mercor pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, Mercor pays more at the median: $80/hr against $35/hr for Invisible. The top 10% of roles pay $65+/hr on Invisible and $130+/hr on Mercor.
Which has more jobs, Invisible or Mercor?
Invisible has more open roles today: 555 against 286. 0 Invisible roles and 40 Mercor roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Invisible and Mercor?
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.