HR is a compliance minefield for language models. A model that drafts a screening question that is illegal in one jurisdiction, or writes a termination letter that creates liability, is a real problem, and recruiters see it instantly.
What the listings actually pay
Across 33 live listings in this category that publish a rate, the median top-of-range is $95 an hour, reaching $250 at the top. The listings mix talent acquisition, people operations, and employment compliance, with the compliance-heavy roles paying most.
| # | Role | Advertised rate | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physician Talent Network | $110 to $250 an hour | Mercor |
| 2 | Machine Learning Engineer Talent Network | $70 to $250 an hour | Mercor |
| 3 | Financial Analyst Talent Network | $60 to $180 an hour | Mercor |
| 4 | Data Scientist Talent Network | $100 to $150 an hour | Mercor |
| 5 | Backend Engineer Talent Network | $70 to $150 an hour | Mercor |
| 6 | Lawyer Talent Network | $60 to $150 an hour | Mercor |
| 7 | People ops / recruiting Evaluator | $80 to $120 an hour | Dorado |
| 8 | Business Intelligence Analyst Talent Network | $70 to $120 an hour | Mercor |
| 9 | Nursing Talent Network | $60 to $120 an hour | Mercor |
| 10 | Expert Recruiters | $45 to $120 an hour | Mercor |
Source: 33 live listings on this board that publish a rate, read directly from each posting on 2026-09-05. Listings without a published rate are excluded rather than estimated.
What moves your rate
Every listing below links to the full role with its own requirements and application link. Rates shown are what the listing itself advertises, and listings without a published rate are left out rather than estimated.
How to apply
Every role above links to its own page with the full requirements and a direct application link. Applications are completed on the hiring platform and typically take a few minutes, with a short skills assessment in place of an interview.
Two things are worth doing before you apply. Check whether the role accepts applicants from your country using the eligibility checker, and run the advertised rate through the take-home calculator, because this is contract work and the headline rate is before self-employment tax.
Frequently asked questions
What do AI jobs for recruiters and hr pay?
Across 33 live listings in this category with published rates, the median top-of-range is $95 an hour and the highest currently reaches $250.
What kind of HR work is this?
Evaluating model output on hiring, screening, employment policy, and workplace scenarios, and flagging where it would create legal or practical problems.
Do I need a specific HR credential?
Rarely required. Practical recruiting or people operations experience is what most listings ask for, with employment law knowledge raising your rate.
Is this contract or employment?
Nearly all of it is contract work, paid hourly for approved hours. That means no benefits and you handle your own taxes, which our take-home calculator accounts for.
Can I do this alongside a full-time job?
Yes, and most people do. The work is asynchronous with no set shifts, so it fits into evenings and weekends without a scheduling conflict.
See every live role
The full board updates several times a week, with the advertised rate on each listing and closed roles removed.