Pay side by side
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles.
- SuperAnnotate 254 roles median $50/hr top 10% $100–150
- micro1 233 roles median $80/hr top 10% $230–270
Choose SuperAnnotate if
- you work in languages & translation and coding
SuperAnnotate’s expert network, SME Careers: hourly contract work writing and reviewing AI training data across many professional fields.
See 254 SuperAnnotate rolesChoose micro1 if
- you work in other expertise and law
- you're aiming for the top rates ($230+/hr for its top 10%)
AI-led recruiting network: candidates interview with micro1’s AI interviewer, then take on expert data work at published hourly rates.
See 233 micro1 rolesSuperAnnotate vs micro1: common questions
Does SuperAnnotate or micro1 pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, micro1 pays more at the median: $80/hr against $50/hr for SuperAnnotate. The top 10% of roles pay $100+/hr on SuperAnnotate and $230+/hr on micro1.
Which has more jobs, SuperAnnotate or micro1?
SuperAnnotate has more open roles today: 254 against 233. 0 SuperAnnotate roles and 36 micro1 roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both SuperAnnotate and micro1?
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.