Pay
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles. Rates: distinct postings that state an hourly rate.
- micro1 131 rates median $70/hr top 10% $175–263
Choose micro1 if
- you're looking for law and medicine and health work
- you want more roles to pick from
AI-led recruiting network: candidates interview with micro1’s AI interviewer, then take on expert data work at published hourly rates.
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Choose Outlier if
- you're looking for language and translation and AI evaluation and rating work
Scale AI’s contributor platform for AI evaluation and writing, now focused on specialists and languages.
See 7 Outlier rolesmicro1 vs Outlier: common questions
Does micro1 or Outlier pay more?
As of 20 October 2026, micro1's roles have a median of $70/hr, and Outlier posts its pay as a ceiling, from up to $8/hr to up to $35/hr, which is a maximum rather than a typical rate. A ceiling and a median can't be compared directly.
Which has more jobs, micro1 or Outlier?
micro1 has more open roles today: 237 against 7. 42 micro1 roles and 0 Outlier roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both micro1 and Outlier?
Both hire independent contractors, and their job postings don't ask you to work only for them. Check each platform's contractor terms before you sign, as some projects come with confidentiality or exclusivity rules.