Mercor AI training jobs
Expert marketplace that places professionals on AI lab projects. Mostly hourly contracts, many with high rates for specialists.
At a glance
355 Mercor roles open as of Nov 7. Median listed rate $76/hr across 286 hourly roles; 69 more pay per task or a fixed fee. Who can apply: 148 roles name specific countries, 2 are open worldwide, and 205 don't say. 84 are always-open talent pools rather than single openings.
How Mercor pays (platform-wide, check each role): Set per role. Many listings describe weekly payouts via Stripe or Wise; some pay per task.
- Open roles
- 355
- Median listed rate
- $76/hr
- Top listed rate
- $450/hr
- Last checked
- Nov 7
Can I apply from my country?
It depends on the role: 148 name specific countries, 2 are open worldwide and 205 don't say. Where a listing doesn't name countries, check on Mercor's page before applying. Payout options can also differ by country.
| Country named in listing | Open roles |
|---|---|
| United States | 96 |
| Germany | 13 |
| Spain | 13 |
| United Kingdom | 11 |
| China | 8 |
| Australia | 6 |
| France | 6 |
| Canada | 5 |
| Colombia | 5 |
| India | 5 |
| Italy | 5 |
| Japan | 5 |
Counts include the 2 roles open worldwide.
Mercor can only contract and pay people in the 107 countries on its payout list (Brazil, Nepal, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates are paid via Wise). If you live elsewhere, its roles aren't open to you, even ones that don't name countries. We leave them out when you filter by country. Mercor's list
What happens after you apply
Mercor's usual process, as it describes it. Individual projects can add steps.
- 1Short AI video interviewAbout 20 minutes on your experience; you can retake it.
- 2ID and background checkRequired before a contract starts.
- 3Contract or paid trialSome roles start with a paid work trial.
Mercor jobs: questions people ask
How many Mercor jobs are open?
As of Nov 7, we track 355 open Mercor roles, including 84 always-open talent pools. Each links to Mercor's own listing and is rechecked daily.
How much does Mercor pay?
The median listed rate is $76/hr, from the midpoint of listed ranges across 286 hourly roles; 69 more pay per task or a fixed fee. Listed pay is not guaranteed earnings.
Can I apply to Mercor from my country?
It depends on the role. 148 Mercor roles name specific countries (most often United States, Germany, Spain), 2 are open worldwide, and 205 don't say. Use the "I live in" filter to see roles open to you.
Which countries can work for Mercor?
Mercor can only contract and pay people in the 107 countries on its payout list, published in its own documentation. Roles may be limited further by the listing.
How does Mercor pay its workers?
Set per role. Many listings describe weekly payouts via Stripe or Wise; some pay per task. This is Mercor's general practice; the role's posting and contract decide what applies to you.
Is Mercor legit?
Yes. Mercor is a real, venture-funded company that contracts experts for AI lab projects and pays hourly contractors weekly in USD through Stripe or Wise. It can only work with people in the 107 countries on its payout list, it tracks time with screenshots, and projects can end at short notice.
Does Mercor charge applicants?
Real AI training platforms don't charge applicants. If anyone asks you to pay for a Mercor role, a test or training, don't pay, and tell us.
Facts from Mercor's live listings, checked Nov 7. Spot a mistake? Tell us.