A resume written for a normal job application is optimised for a hiring manager choosing one person for one seat. AI training applications are not that. They are matching exercises, asking whether your specific expertise fits a specific project need.
What the listings actually pay
That changes what matters. Career progression narrative, which dominates ordinary resumes, is close to irrelevant. What counts is demonstrable domain depth: what subjects you can judge correctly, what credentials verify that, and what you have actually done in the field rather than what titles you have held.
| # | Role | Advertised rate | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oncologist | $350 to $450 an hour | Mercor |
| 2 | BigLaw lawyers | $140 to $400 an hour | micro1 |
| 3 | Principal Research Scientist (Computer Science / Computational Physics) | $100 to $400 an hour | micro1 |
| 4 | Cardiologist | $350 to $350 an hour | Mercor |
| 5 | Luxury Automotive Strategy Expert | $300 to $350 an hour | Mercor |
| 6 | Arts, Media & Design Expert | $150 to $350 an hour | micro1 |
| 7 | Corporate Attorney | $140 to $350 an hour | micro1 |
| 8 | Breast Imaging Radiologist | $300 to $300 an hour | Mercor |
Source: 1814 live listings on this board that publish a rate, read directly from each posting on 2026-11-09. Listings without a published rate are excluded rather than estimated.
What moves your rate
So lead with expertise and credentials, not chronology. State licences, degrees and certifications plainly and early, because these are frequently verified. Name your specialisms specifically, since 'healthcare' matches far less well than 'paediatric oncology'. Include languages with honest fluency levels.
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
How long should it be?
Shorter than a normal resume. Expertise, credentials and relevant experience, clearly stated. Anything that does not help a matching decision is noise.
Should I tailor it per platform?
Tailor the specialism emphasis to what the listing asks for. The underlying credential content stays the same because it is factual.
Do they check credentials?
The platforms paying the most do verify, often thoroughly. Overstating a credential is the fastest route to removal, so keep it accurate.
What if I have no AI experience?
That is normal and generally fine. These roles want domain expertise, not AI experience. The model training side is what they teach you.
Does employment gap history matter?
Much less than in conventional hiring. This is project matching on expertise, not a judgement about your career continuity.
See every live role
The full board updates several times a week, with the advertised rate on each listing and closed roles removed.