Pay side by side
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles.
- Welo Data 340 roles median $20/hr top 10% $55–80
- DataAnnotation 112 roles median $85/hr top 10% $85–95
Choose Welo Data if
- you work in languages & translation and data annotation
- you want more roles to choose from
Welocalize’s AI data division: rating, annotation, validation and data collection projects, many tied to a language and country.
See 340 Welo Data rolesChoose DataAnnotation if
- you work in languages & translation and finance & accounting
- you're aiming for the top rates ($85+/hr for its top 10%)
Surge AI’s contributor platform: self-scheduled AI evaluation and writing work for generalists and specialists.
See 112 DataAnnotation rolesWelo Data vs DataAnnotation: common questions
Does Welo Data or DataAnnotation pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, DataAnnotation pays more at the median: $85/hr against $20/hr for Welo Data. The top 10% of roles pay $55+/hr on Welo Data and $85+/hr on DataAnnotation.
Which has more jobs, Welo Data or DataAnnotation?
Welo Data has more open roles today: 340 against 112. 7 Welo Data roles and 0 DataAnnotation roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Welo Data 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.