Pay side by side
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles.
- Prolific 146 roles median $25/hr top 10% $120–200
- DataAnnotation 112 roles median $85/hr top 10% $85–95
Choose Prolific if
- you work in languages & translation and other expertise
- you're aiming for the top rates ($120+/hr for its top 10%)
Prolific’s Expert Network: AI training work for verified domain experts and fluent speakers, alongside its research-study platform.
See 146 Prolific rolesChoose DataAnnotation if
- you work in languages & translation and finance & accounting
Surge AI’s contributor platform: self-scheduled AI evaluation and writing work for generalists and specialists.
See 112 DataAnnotation rolesProlific vs DataAnnotation: common questions
Does Prolific or DataAnnotation pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, DataAnnotation pays more at the median: $85/hr against $25/hr for Prolific. The top 10% of roles pay $120+/hr on Prolific and $85+/hr on DataAnnotation.
Which has more jobs, Prolific or DataAnnotation?
Prolific has more open roles today: 146 against 112. 0 Prolific roles and 0 DataAnnotation roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Prolific 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.