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Search Generalist

30–40/hr

Remote

hourly

4 openings

Posted October 29, 2026

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Listing checked November 2, 2026 · pay as published by Mercor

Key details

Pay: $30–40/hr
Location: Remote
Job type: hourly
Openings: 4
Posted: October 29, 2026

Overview

X-ray hires people who search the web as a matter of habit and can judge whether a page truly answers a question. Each day brings a batch of assigned queries: you work through them, score the results, and leave short notes that explain your call. The engagement pays hourly and runs remote, so timing stays flexible provided the day's set gets finished. Subject knowledge carries weight here, and deep interest in areas like basketball or reality TV sharpens the judgments you bring to a query. Rates fall between $30.00 and $40.00/hr.

What You'll Do5

Run search queries from a set assigned to you each day.
Review the returned pages and rate how well each one resolves the query.
Complete your full batch of queries on the day it reaches your queue.
Attach short notes or annotations that justify each rating you give.
Draw on personal knowledge of a topic when a query lands inside an area you follow.

Requirements5

You search the web often and can tell when a page settles the question behind a query.
Deep interest or working expertise in at least one subject area, whether sports, entertainment, or something else.
Strong written English.
Consistent output and a sharp eye for detail.
Willingness to complete a short background survey before starting, covering age, location, languages, education, and interests.

Preferred Qualifications1

Working knowledge of languages other than English.

Who Should Apply

Someone who spends a good part of the day searching the web and has opinions about what makes a result useful. Fans and hobby experts with real depth in one subject, paired with solid written English, fit this best.

Salary Insight

The posting lists $30.00 to $40.00/hr for an hourly engagement. Where you land in that band likely tracks your subject depth and how fast you clear a day's query set, though the listing does not spell out the exact basis.

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This role · as published

$30–40/hr

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Typical pay · estimated

$65/hour

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Most AI Training roles pay $35–$95 per hour. This role's pay falls inside that range.

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Required skills

Web SearchSearch Engine EvaluationSearch RelevanceResult RatingData AnnotationContent Quality AssessmentQuery AnalysisInternet ResearchWritten English

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