Updated November 2026 · pay from 329 live listings
micro1 review: what it pays and how to get in. Real pay data from every open micro1 role, refreshed daily.
- Open roles
- 329
- Median top rate
- $90/hr
- Highest rate
- $400/hr
- Roles at $100+/hr
- 135
The short answer
micro1 is a legitimate, venture-backed company that pays credentialed experts to train AI models. The pay is real and posted up front, but it is contract work: you are paid hourly for projects, and passing the interview does not guarantee a steady stream of hours.
The best-paid roles go to lawyers, doctors and PhD researchers. Generalist and language roles are easier to get and pay less.
How much micro1 pays, by field. Median and highest top-of-range hourly rate in each field.
| Field | Open roles | Median top rate | Highest rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist | 66 | $80/hr | $140/hr |
| Law | 54 | $170/hr | $400/hr |
| Software Engineering | 32 | $100/hr | $300/hr |
| Science & Research | 24 | $200/hr | $400/hr |
| Medicine | 22 | $115/hr | $125/hr |
| Generalist | 19 | $36/hr | $60/hr |
| Finance | 19 | $120/hr | $350/hr |
| Languages & Audio | 16 | $30/hr | $70/hr |
| AI & Machine Learning | 14 | $120/hr | $140/hr |
| Applied Engineering | 14 | $90/hr | $150/hr |
| Robotics | 13 | $30/hr | $50/hr |
| Business Operations | 12 | $90/hr | $350/hr |
| Sales & Marketing | 9 | $40/hr | $350/hr |
| Data Analysis | 5 | $100/hr | $350/hr |
| Arts & Design | 5 | $105/hr | $105/hr |
| Cybersecurity | 2 | $90/hr | $90/hr |
| Retail & Hospitality | 1 | $70/hr | $70/hr |
| Humanities | 1 | $70/hr | $70/hr |
| Education | 1 | $140/hr | $140/hr |
Live figures, updated daily. For a frozen, citable monthly snapshot with CSV, see the micro1 Pay Index.
How to get hired. micro1’s process has four steps.
- 01
Apply for a role
Pick a listing that matches your credentials. Each one names the field, the skills it wants and an hourly range.
- 02
Take the AI interview
micro1 screens applicants with Zara, its AI interviewer, which asks about your experience in the role’s field.
- 03
Get onboarded
If you pass, micro1 sets up your contract and payment details and matches you to a project.
- 04
Start earning
You work remotely at the role’s hourly rate, reviewing, writing and grading the data AI models learn from.
Highest-paying micro1 roles right now.
- 01LawHigh demand5 openings
Energy Regulatory Counsel
FERC and State PUC Practice · Transactional Energy Work · energy-and-utilities-regulation
Apply$140–$400/hr
hourly pay
- 02LawHigh demand5 openings
Gaming/Gambling Regulatory Attorney
gaming and gambling law expertise · regulatory compliance analysis · legal research and analysis
Apply$140–$400/hr
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- 03LawHigh demand5 openings
Consumer Product Safety Attorney
product safety law · regulatory compliance · legal research and analysis
Apply$140–$400/hr
hourly pay
- 04LawHigh demand5 openings
Investment Funds & Asset Management Attorney
investment funds law · asset management law · securities regulation
Apply$140–$400/hr
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- 05LawHigh demand5 openings
Venture Capital & Corporate Attorney
venture capital financing · corporate transactions · legal drafting and negotiation
Apply$140–$400/hr
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- 06LawHigh demand5 openings
FDA & Regulatory Compliance Attorney
fda regulatory analysis · legal research · regulatory compliance
Apply$140–$400/hr
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- 07LawHigh demand5 openings
Structured Finance Attorney
structured finance law · contract review and drafting · regulatory compliance
Apply$140–$400/hr
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- 08LawHigh demand5 openings
Media, Publishing & Communications Law Attorney
Attention to detail · Rights and Content Licensing · FCC and Broadcast Regulation
Apply$140–$400/hr
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- 09LawHigh demand5 openings
Military Law Attorney
military law expertise · ucmj (uniform code of military justice) · legal research and analysis
Apply$140–$400/hr
hourly pay
- 10LawHigh demand5 openings
Product Safety & Regulatory Compliance Attorney
product safety law · regulatory compliance · legal research and analysis
Apply$140–$400/hr
hourly pay
FAQ
Is micro1 legit?
- micro1 is a real AI data company that vets human experts and pays them to produce training data for AI labs. Forbes reported in September 2026 that it raised over $100 million at a $4 billion valuation. It currently lists 329 open roles with posted hourly ranges. Apply only through micro1.ai links, and be wary of anyone asking you to pay to apply.
How much does micro1 pay per hour?
- Across 287 live micro1 roles with posted pay, the top of the range runs up to $400/hr, with a median of $90/hr. 135 roles pay $100/hr or more at the top of their range, mostly in law, medicine and research. Rates come from micro1's own listings and are refreshed daily.
What is the micro1 AI interview?
- After you apply, micro1 interviews you with Zara, its AI interviewer. It asks about your background and expertise in the role’s field. Passing puts you in micro1’s expert pool for that kind of work.
Are micro1 jobs remote?
- Yes. 293 of the 329 roles listed here are marked remote by micro1, and the work is done online. Some roles are limited to applicants in certain countries.
Do I need experience to work for micro1?
- Most well-paid micro1 roles ask for professional credentials, such as a law license, medical training or a PhD. There are also generalist and language roles with lower bars and lower pay.