Mercor
Real remote work with companies around the world
$30–$100estimated earnings per hour
Mercor is a premium remote work platform connecting developers, designers, and other tech profiles with global companies. The selection process is rigorous, but contracts are with real companies and salaries are competitive with international market rates.
How to get started step by step
- 1Create your technical profile. Sign up with your email and complete your profile: experience, tech stack, portfolio, and availability. A strong profile significantly increases your chances.
- 2Pass the selection process. Mercor conducts technical interviews and skills tests. They are demanding but ensure you access well-compensated projects.
- 3Receive job offers. Once approved, you'll receive job offers from companies looking for your profile. You can accept or decline based on your interests and availability.
- 4Work on the project. Contracts are remote, generally part-time or full-time. Communication with the team is mainly in English.
- 5Get paid monthly. Payments are monthly with internationally competitive salaries. Mercor handles billing and contracts.
Pros
- ✓Internationally competitive salaries
- ✓Contracts with real, stable companies
- ✓100% remote from anywhere in the world
- ✓Mercor handles contracts and billing
- ✓Ideal for developers seeking stable work
Cons
- ✗Rigorous selection process — not suitable for profiles without experience
- ✗Fluent English required for most projects
- ✗Not immediate income — the process can take weeks
Tip to maximize earnings
Prepare your portfolio thoroughly before applying. Projects with well-documented GitHub code and demonstrable experience in popular frameworks (React, Node, Python) have much better chances of being selected.