Lexicography Expert

$190–$240/hrAlphevaRemoteWorldwide

At a glance

You review model responses and write reference answers on dictionary entries, corpus evidence, word senses and usage labels, judging whether reasoning meets professional standards. Requires 7+ years of substantive lexicography, dictionary editing or corpus linguistics experience.

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  • Posted Sep 29, 2026 · 43 openings reported

About the role

Bring senior lexicography expertise to AI evaluation projects focused on dictionary entries, corpus evidence, word senses, and usage labels. Review model responses and worked examples for lost meaning, inconsistent terminology, and register or context errors. Assess whether the reasoning meets professional standards for the stated task. Write reference answers and scoring criteria grounded in dictionary entries, corpus evidence, word senses, and usage labels. Explain consequential errors, evidence gaps, and the reasoning behind your corrections. This is remote, project-based contract work. Scope, hours, and assignments depend on project matching; the listed hourly range applies to matched work.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years of substantive experience in lexicography, dictionary editing, or corpus linguistics.
  • Demonstrated senior-level judgment in dictionary entries, corpus evidence, word senses, and usage labels, with substantial responsibility for reviewing or delivering this work.
  • Ability to write precise reference answers, assess competing approaches, and justify corrections with traceable evidence.
Applicant countries
Worldwide

The listing explicitly welcomes applicants worldwide. Role qualifications still apply.

Openings reported
43
Work arrangement
Remote
Advertised job location
Not specified
Originally posted
2026-09-29
Last checked

How this pay compares

Language & audio: typical hourly pay on each platform, November 2026.

This role $190–$240/hrTypical across platforms $26/hr

  • micro1$48/hr33 rolesMiddle half of roles: $46–$48/hr
  • Mercor$50/hr25 rolesMiddle half of roles: $18–$75/hr
  • Alignerr$23/hr153 rolesMiddle half of roles: $23–$100/hr

Based on 211 hourly-paid roles listed in November 2026. Per-task and project rates are not included. Each platform sets its own pay.

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