What it means
Also called: gold standard.
Tasks whose correct answers are already agreed, often mixed into your work without being marked, to check your accuracy. Also used to train new workers. Missing too many can lower your quality score or take you off a project.
In open roles right now
345 of the open roles we list mention “golden set” or a word for it in the title or description, on 12 platforms (as of 23 October 2026). Of those that state an hourly rate (15 distinct postings), the median is $60/hr, and the middle half pay $50 to $75.
Most of them on: Lilt (236), SuperAnnotate (71), JT AI Labs (15), Alignerr (8), Weekday (4), Turing (3), and 6 more.
Telugu Expert with Mathematical BackgroundSuperAnnotate·3 countries
Up to $20/hr2 days ago
Mathematics ExpertTuring·Location not stated·Full-time·PhD
Pay set per project22 days ago
Applied History & Political Science Benchmark SpecialistWeekday·United States·Flexible hours·PhD
$44–56/hr1 month ago
Medical Doctor (Specialist)JT AI Labs·15 countries
est. $40–125/hr1 month ago
Applied Physics Benchmark SpecialistMercor·Location not stated·Flexible hours·PhD
$61–77/hr2 months ago