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.
- Invisible 54 rates median $35/hr top 10% $60–115
Choose Invisible if
- you're looking for language and translation and maths and science work
- you need a role open in any country (34% of its roles are)
- you want more roles to pick from
Invisible Technologies’ expert network, recruiting through its Meridial brand: freelance AI trainer projects across languages and professions.
See 560 Invisible rolesChoose Outlier if
- you're looking for language and translation and AI evaluation and rating work
Scale AI’s contributor platform for AI evaluation and writing, now focused on specialists and languages.
See 7 Outlier rolesInvisible vs Outlier: common questions
Does Invisible or Outlier pay more?
As of 20 October 2026, Invisible's roles have a median of $35/hr, and Outlier posts its pay as a ceiling, from up to $8/hr to up to $35/hr, which is a maximum rather than a typical rate. A ceiling and a median can't be compared directly.
Which has more jobs, Invisible or Outlier?
Invisible has more open roles today: 560 against 7. 0 Invisible roles and 0 Outlier roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both Invisible and Outlier?
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.