Companies that pay experts to train AI
This page compares the 8 AI training platforms that hire finance professionals: how many finance roles they have, what they pay, which countries they accept and how they pay out. Mercor (opens in a new tab), micro1 (opens in a new tab) and Ethos (opens in a new tab) (askethos.com) have the most finance roles open to people outside the US.
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Which platforms hire finance experts?
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Mercor
- Open finance roles
- ~115
- Specialisms
- Investment banking, private equity, equity research, accounting and audit, FP&A
- Paid
- Weekly
Best for Most finance specialisms, with by far the most finance roles.
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micro1
- Open finance roles
- ~12-30
- Specialisms
- Accounting, financial analysis, personal finance (UK, Canada)
- Paid
- Twice a month
Best for An easy start with a quick interview result.
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Ethos (askethos.com)
- Open finance roles
- ~13
- Specialisms
- Economics, venture capital, strategy
- Paid
- Per project
Best for Senior economists, VC investors and strategy professionals. Not the insurance company ethos.com.
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AfterQuery
AfterQuery
- Open finance roles
- ~13
- Specialisms
- Investment banking, private equity
- Paid
- Weekly
Best for Investment professionals who want the highest posted rates.
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Handshake AI
- Open finance roles
- ~11
- Specialisms
- Not checked yet
- Paid
- Weekly
Best for Finance professionals in the US.
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DataAnnotation
- Open finance roles
- ~13
- Specialisms
- General finance
- Paid
- Not checked yet
Best for People in the US, UK, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
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Alignerr
- Open finance roles
- Not counted yet
- Specialisms
- General finance
- Paid
- Weekly
Best for People open to per-task work.
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Outlier
- Open finance roles
- Not counted yet
- Specialisms
- Personal finance
- Paid
- Weekly
Best for Personal finance experts in the US.
How do the platforms compare?
| Platform | Finance roles | Typical finance rate | Countries | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercor | ~115 | ~$100/h | 107 countries | Weekly |
| micro1 | ~12-30 | ~$94/h | Most countries | Twice a month |
| Ethos (askethos.com) | ~13 | $70-$120/h | Worldwide | Per project |
| AfterQuery | ~13 | $50-$200/h | Most countries | Weekly |
| Handshake AI | ~11 | ~$80/h | US only | Weekly |
| DataAnnotation | ~13 | $40-$125/h | US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand | Not checked yet |
| Alignerr | Not counted yet | Up to ~$150/h | Most countries | Weekly |
| Outlier | Not counted yet | Up to $90/h | US, UK, EU, Canada (finance roles mostly US) | Weekly |
Count of 6 October 2026. Rates are listed rates, not earnings.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sign up with more than one platform?
Yes. None of the platforms we looked at forbids it, and it gives you access to more projects. Never reuse task content from one platform on another.
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Sources (accessed 6 October 2026)
- Role counts and rates: aitrainer.work job pages, tracked 5 and 6 October 2026, and the platforms' own job listings
- Platform documentation: see the sources on Mercor
- Outlier, Handshake AI: official websites and help pages, 6 October 2026