Pay
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles. Rates: distinct postings that state an hourly rate.
- Prolific 15 rates median $25/hr top 10% $115–120
Choose Prolific if
- you're looking for language and translation and voice and audio work
Prolific’s Expert Network: AI training work for verified domain experts and fluent speakers, alongside its research-study platform.
See 160 Prolific rolesChoose Turing if
- you're looking for coding and AI evaluation and rating work
AI research accelerator that supplies frontier labs with coding, STEM and expert data: contract roles for engineers, scientists, doctors, analysts and language specialists.
See 186 Turing rolesProlific vs Turing: common questions
Does Prolific or Turing pay more?
As of 22 October 2026, Prolific's roles have a median of $25/hr, and Turing posts its pay as a ceiling, from up to $100/hr to up to $150/hr, which is a maximum rather than a typical rate. A ceiling and a median can't be compared directly.
Which has more jobs, Prolific or Turing?
Turing has more open roles today: 186 against 160. 0 Prolific roles and 14 Turing roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Prolific and Turing?
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.