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SimpleClosure reports that less common languages such as Ruby or C++ fetch top dollar, especially with linked Jira, Linear or Figma context; AIxBlock puts low-resource languages and regulated domains at the top of its $5 to $25 per hour range for call-centre audio.
Dated 11 Oct 2026Source checked 11 Oct 2026Quote found on its page again 17 Oct 2026Basis: indicative
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“programming that’s less common – say, Ruby or C++ – can fetch top dollar from the AI labs and data labeling shops. Even better if you’ve got context from Jira, Linear or Figma”
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