Pay side by side
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles.
Choose Mercor if
- you work in other expertise and maths & stem
- you're aiming for the top rates ($130+/hr for its top 10%)
- you want more roles to choose from
Expert network that hires professionals (doctors, lawyers, engineers, PhDs and more) for AI lab projects. Applications include a short AI interview.
See 286 Mercor rolesChoose Prolific if
- you work in languages & translation and other expertise
Prolific’s Expert Network: AI training work for verified domain experts and fluent speakers, alongside its research-study platform.
See 146 Prolific rolesMercor vs Prolific: common questions
Does Mercor or Prolific pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, Mercor pays more at the median: $80/hr against $25/hr for Prolific. The top 10% of roles pay $130+/hr on Mercor and $120+/hr on Prolific.
Which has more jobs, Mercor or Prolific?
Mercor has more open roles today: 286 against 146. 40 Mercor roles and 0 Prolific roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Mercor and Prolific?
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.