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Updated Oct 28, 2026
Careful generalists and coders with no specialist credential. DataAnnotation is widely reported to be run by Surge AI, a data company that supplies the major AI labs.
| Best for | Careful generalists and coders with no specialist credential |
| Screening | Unpaid written assessment, 1–3 hours, usually one attempt only |
| Payment | Weekly via PayPal |
| Countries | Limited — mainly US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand |
| Reported pay | $20–$60/hr |
| The catch | A long unpaid assessment with a low acceptance rate and no retakes. |
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