15 platforms

Pay range, payout method, where each one hires, and the problems workers report. Notes come from my own applications and worker forums.

MercorExpert contracts for frontier AI labsHighest-paying generalist pool right now. Lots of listings, but projects start and stop quickly. Apply to many and keep your profile sharp.$25–$200/hr358 open roles

micro1AI-interviewed expert rolesBig catalogue with many language roles. Screening is an AI interviewer (Zara) and you get one attempt per listing, so prepare concrete examples first.$15–$100/hr357 open roles

EthosExpert network: consulting, calls, surveysLess task-queue, more expert network. Apply once with an AI voice interview, then get matched. Best if you have several years in one specific field.$35–$225/hrSingle application

ProlificAI Trainer roles from a research platformLong-running research platform with a big AI Trainer catalogue. Most roles are tied to a language and a country, so read the title carefully.$15–$60/hr239 open roles

xAIAI Tutor roles, direct with the labDirect contracts with an AI lab, no middle platform. Openings come and go, so watch for new AI Tutor listings.$35–$100/hr20 open roles

AlignerrLabelbox's expert labeling networkRun by Labelbox. Publishes clearer rates than most. Assessment first, then projects arrive by invite.$15–$150/hrSingle application

DataAnnotationSelf-serve coding and writing tasksPick tasks whenever you want once you pass the starter assessment. Country availability is limited, so check the sign-up page first.$20–$50/hrSingle application

MindriftToloka's AI tutor platformPart of Toloka. Project-based work with qualification tests per project. Friendly to contributors outside the US.$10–$80/hrSingle application

TuringCoding work for LLM trainingStrong option for developers outside the US, including India. Expect coding assessments before any project.$20–$100/hrSingle application

Soul AIIndia-based expert AI trainingBuilt for contributors in India, with INR payouts. Good first platform if you are starting out.₹ / $ per task, variesSingle application

Handshake AIFellowships for students and PhDsPays well for academic expertise. Eligibility leans toward US-based students and graduates.$30–$150/hrSingle application

InvisibleExpert AI trainers for top labsLong-standing AI training vendor. Contract roles with set hours, more structured than task marketplaces.$15–$60/hrSingle application

TolokaMicrotasks and expert projectsEasy to start, low barrier. Pay is modest. Use it to build experience, then move to expert platforms.$2–$30/hrSingle application

TELUS Digital AISearch and ads rater rolesSteady part-time rater work in many countries, including India. Long onboarding exam, modest pay.$5–$15/hrSingle application

OneFormaLanguage and transcription projectsLots of Indian-language and transcription jobs. Good entry point for bilingual people.$5–$25/hrSingle application