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How much does Mercor pay?

From 120 distinct open Mercor postings that state an hourly rate, 20 October 2026: a median of $85/hr, a typical range of $60–110/hr, and $160/hr or more for the top 10%.

Every role re‑checked hourly

$85/hrmedian across postings that state a rate
$60–110typical range per hour
$160+what the top 10% of roles pay per hour
277open Mercor roles
What Mercor pays Top 10% pay $160+/hr
low $50/hr typical $60–110 $160+

Each distinct posting counts once; ceilings ("up to") and paid studies are left out. How these figures are calculated.

By field

What Mercor pays by kind of work

Only fields with at least eight distinct postings that state a rate, highest median first.

  1. Medicine & health 14 rates median $135/hr top 10% $190–400
  2. Finance & accounting 12 rates median $115/hr top 10% $160–200
  3. Coding 10 rates median $110/hr top 10% $175–200
  4. Law 9 rates median $100/hr top 10% $120–125
  5. Other expertise 30 rates median $90/hr top 10% $150–188
  6. Maths & STEM 12 rates median $85/hr top 10% $100–118
  7. AI evaluation & rating 9 rates median $75/hr top 10% $95–100
  8. Voice & audio 8 rates median $65/hr top 10% $75–100

When and how Mercor pays

When
Weekly: hourly contractors are paid every Wednesday for the previous work week Source: talent.docs.mercor.com
How
Stripe Connect, Wise (in countries Stripe Connect does not support) Source: talent.docs.mercor.com

From Mercor's own pages, checked 20 October 2026.

The best-paid open Mercor roles

OncologistMercor·United States·Full-time·MD Top 10% pay: $350–450/hr12 days ago Cybersecurity Research Expert – Offensive Security & Vulnerability ResearchMercor·Location not stated·Part-time Top 10% pay: $200–250/hr2 months ago Company Analysis Expert — Event PropagationMercor·Location not stated·Part-time Top 10% pay: $150–250/hr1 month ago Central Bank Expert — Non-G7 Policy CommunicationMercor·Location not stated·Part-time Top 10% pay: $150–250/hr1 month ago Equity Research Expert — Single-Name Analyst PublicationsMercor·Location not stated·Part-time Top 10% pay: $150–250/hr1 month ago Legacy Codebase Migration ExpertMercor·Location not stated·Part-time Top 10% pay: $200/hr1 month ago

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Mercor pay: common questions

How much does Mercor pay per hour?

Among 120 distinct open Mercor postings that state an hourly rate (20 October 2026), the median is $85/hr, the typical range $60–110/hr, and the top 10% pay $160/hr or more. "Up to" rates and paid studies aren't counted.

Which Mercor work pays the most?

By median, medicine & health ($135/hr from 14 postings) pays most, then finance & accounting ($115/hr). Rates depend on the project and your qualifications.

When and how does Mercor pay?

When: Weekly: hourly contractors are paid every Wednesday for the previous work week. How: Stripe Connect, Wise (in countries Stripe Connect does not support). From Mercor's own help pages, checked 20 October 2026.

Is Mercor's pay before tax?

Yes. Platforms pay the posted rate before tax, and most workers are independent contractors who handle their own tax (Mercor says: independent contractor).