Mercor jobs: pay, eligible countries and how to apply
An expert marketplace that places professionals on AI lab projects, mostly on hourly contracts.
Updated November 15, 2026. Job and pay figures are a snapshot from November 14, 2026, taken from AIGlobalWork, our sister site, which checks Mercor's public job board every day.
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What is Mercor?
Mercor is one of the two largest sources of AI training work we track. It contracts doctors, lawyers, engineers, writers and other specialists for projects run by AI labs. Most roles are hourly, and the highest listed rates are for specialists.
More than a third of its listings are always-open talent pools, not single vacancies. Applying to a pool puts you in line for matching projects; it is not an offer of work.
How much does Mercor pay?
| Open roles | 354 |
|---|---|
| Median listed rate | $75/hr |
| Top listed rate | $350/hr |
| Roles with an hourly rate | 307 |
| Roles paid per task or fixed fee | 47 |
| Always-open talent pools | 129 |
| How it pays | Set per role. Many listings describe weekly payouts through Stripe or Wise, and some pay per task. |
The median is the midpoint of the listed pay ranges across the 307 roles that state an hourly rate. Listed pay is what Mercor advertises for a role. It is not a promise of hours or earnings, and most of this work is contract work that can pause or end.
These figures are from November 14, 2026 and move every day. For today's numbers, see the live Mercor roles and pay on AIGlobalWork.
Which countries can apply to Mercor?
It depends on the role. Of the 354 open roles, 138 name specific countries, 2 are open worldwide and 214 do not say. Where a listing does not name countries, check on Mercor's own page before you apply. Payout options can also differ by country.
| Country named in listings | Open roles |
|---|---|
| United States | 111 |
| United Kingdom | 10 |
| Spain | 8 |
| Germany | 6 |
| France | 6 |
| Canada | 5 |
| Colombia | 5 |
| India | 5 |
| Mexico | 5 |
| Peru | 5 |
| Poland | 5 |
| Portugal | 5 |
Countries named most often in open Mercor roles on November 14, 2026. One role can name several countries.
Who Mercor suits, and what to check first
A good fit if you are
- Professionals with a degree or work history in a named field
- People who can pass an AI-led interview and identity checks
- Contractors comfortable with hourly work that can pause at short notice
Check before you apply
- Mercor can only contract and pay people in the 107 countries on its published payout list
- Hourly work is tracked with time-tracking software that takes screenshots
- 214 of 354 listings do not name countries, so confirm eligibility on the listing itself
How to apply to Mercor
- Open the Mercor roles on AIGlobalWork and filter to the roles open to your country.
- Pick a role that matches your background and read its pay, its countries and how it pays.
- Follow the role through to its original listing. You apply on Mercor's own website (work.mercor.com), not on a third-party form.
- Never pay to apply. Real AI training platforms do not charge for a role, a test or training.
New to this kind of work? Start with The Mercor guide, Mercor AI interview and How Mercor pays.
Mercor jobs: questions people ask
How many Mercor jobs are open?
On November 14, 2026, AIGlobalWork tracked 354 open Mercor roles, including 129 always-open talent pools. The number changes daily, so check the live list before you apply.
How much does Mercor pay?
The median listed rate was $75/hr and the top listed rate was $350/hr, based on 307 hourly roles. Another 47 roles pay per task or a fixed fee. Listed pay is what the platform advertises. It is not guaranteed earnings.
Can I apply to Mercor from my country?
It depends on the role. 138 Mercor roles name specific countries (most often United States, United Kingdom, Spain), 2 are open worldwide and 214 do not say. Where a listing does not name countries, check on Mercor's own page before applying.
How does Mercor pay its workers?
Set per role. Many listings describe weekly payouts through Stripe or Wise, and some pay per task. That is the platform's general practice. The role's posting and your 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 US dollars 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.
Which countries can work for Mercor?
Mercor can only contract and pay people in the 107 countries on its payout list, which it publishes in its own documentation. Individual roles may be limited further by the listing.
Where do I apply for Mercor jobs?
You apply on Mercor's own website (work.mercor.com). The AIGlobalWork page for Mercor lists the open roles with the pay and countries each one names, and each role links to its original listing.
Does Mercor charge applicants?
Real AI training platforms do not charge applicants. If anyone asks you to pay for a Mercor role, a test or training, do not pay.
Source
Role counts, listed pay, countries and payment practice come from the AIGlobalWork Mercor page, read on November 14, 2026. AIGlobalWork is our sister site. It is independent of Mercor and tracks the platform's public listings daily. Some apply links on AIGlobalWork are referral links.