micro1

366 active listings

micro1 places contractors across the widest band of any platform we track — from generalist RLHF preference labeling up through senior engineering and specialist expert roles. The AI-led interview is faster and less depth-probing than Mercor's (15–30 minutes), the acceptance bar is lower, and the broad role catalog means hours are easier to refill once you're in. Pay is competitive but flatter than Mercor's, topping out around $150/hr. Payment is weekly via Wise or Stripe.

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Open listings
366
refreshed daily
Median top rate
$90/hr
from 358 priced listings
Open worldwide
100%
state no country restriction
Newest listing
November 6
date added

How to join micro1

After you apply
Expect a 15–30 minute AI-led interview. The bar is lower than Mercor's, and once you're in, the broad catalog makes hours easier to refill.
How it pays
Weekly via Wise or Stripe

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Active micro1 listings

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What micro1 pays

358 of micro1’s open listings publish an hourly rate. Their median top-of-range rate is $90/hr against $65/hr across every platform we track. These are the rates listings advertise, not what anyone has earned; micro1 sets individual pay after you apply. See how every platform compares →

Median top rate
$90/hr
Middle half of listings
$65–$120/hr
Highest advertised
$400/hr
Lowest advertised
$6/hr
Median stated minimum
$50/hr

Is micro1 legit?

Researched October 14, 2026 · 5 sources

Legit: read the contract before you start

Yes. micro1 is a real, funded company with a very large base of reviews that mostly praise the application, but pay structure and hours vary by role, so check the contract.

Who is behind it

Press reports in 2025 put a micro1 Series A at about a $500 million valuation, backed by 01A and LG Technology Ventures. We found no company press release for the round, so treat the figure as reported, not confirmed.

Getting paid

Contractors are paid under an agreement for the role. Sources we found disagree on the payment processor and schedule (Deel, Wise and Stripe are all mentioned), so confirm both in your own contract. One review guide warns that a role advertised with an hourly band can be contracted as pay-per-task; read which one you are signing.

Worker ratings

  • Trustpilot: roughly 4.5+ / 5

    About 10,800 reviews, 83% five-star and 3% one-star, almost all from the past 12 months. Trustpilot's page shows both 4.5 and 4.7 for the headline score. Most reviews describe the AI interview rather than paid work.

Checked October 14, 2026. Review sites change daily; follow the link for the current figure.

What people praise

  • The AI interview is described as engaging and easy to follow
  • Helpful staff and operators
  • Smooth onboarding, with prompt payment mentioned

What people complain about

  • Long interviews with a fast-talking AI interviewer
  • Onboarding delays and unresponsive support
  • Hours that vary by project, with idle time after onboarding
  • Individual Glassdoor reviewers report being offered far less than a rate they were quoted, and one alleges the platform collects likeness and voice data (single accounts, not findings)

Who it suits

Best for: Generalists and specialists who want a broad catalog of roles and are willing to read the contract for pay basis, hours and data-use terms.

Not for: Anyone expecting a guaranteed hourly rate or guaranteed hours the moment they are accepted.

Sources for this review

Worker complaints are what reviewers report, not findings by us. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

Pay by kind of work

micro1’s open listings grouped by the AI-training work they involve. Pay is the median top-of-range rate, shown when at least five listings of that kind state one.

Kind of workOpen rolesMedian top rateHighest
Data collection9$68/hr$140/hr
Transcription6$26/hr$30/hr
Data annotation4——
Voice recording3——
Rating AI answers2——
Red-teaming1——

Highest-paying micro1 roles right now

What micro1 hires for

Every listing is classified by the background it asks for. This is how micro1’s 366 open roles break down, with the median top rate wherever at least five listings publish one. Each category links to the matching roles across all platforms.

CategoryListingsMedian top rate
Law61$170/hr
Engineering47$100/hr
Design & creative36$70/hr
Miscellaneous35$60/hr
Software engineering35$100/hr
Languages & translation29$65/hr
Medicine & healthcare23$90/hr
Finance & accounting20$95/hr
Science & research18$100/hr
Data science16$100/hr
Business & consulting15$90/hr
Customer support & admin8$60/hr
Cybersecurity8$100/hr
General (no specialty)8$60/hr
Writing & editing4—
Education1—
Humanities1—
Mathematics1—

Language-specific roles: Spanish (3), Arabic (2), Bengali (2), German (2), Dutch (1), Finnish (1), French (1), Gujarati (1).

Where you can work for micro1

None of micro1’s current listings name a country, so they are open to applicants anywhere. Individual listings can still carry their own eligibility rules.

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micro1 jobs: frequently asked questions

Answers are generated from the live listings, so they change when the data does.

Is micro1 legit?
Yes. micro1 is a real, funded company with a very large base of reviews that mostly praise the application, but pay structure and hours vary by role, so check the contract.
How many micro1 jobs are open right now?
366 micro1 listings are open on AI Training Jobs Finder right now, the newest added on November 6, 2026. The list refreshes daily, so roles that close drop off and new ones appear without you needing to check micro1's own site.
How much does micro1 pay?
Across 358 micro1 listings with a published hourly rate, the median top-of-range rate is $90/hr. The middle half of listings top out between $65 and $120/hr, and the highest advertised rate is $400/hr. Where a listing states a minimum, the median minimum is $50/hr. That is 38% above the $65/hr median across all platforms we track. These are advertised rates, not earnings; our pay report explains how they are calculated.
What kind of work does micro1 offer?
The most common categories among current micro1 listings are law (61), engineering (47) and design & creative (36). Language-specific roles are most often Spanish, Arabic and Bengali. Each category links to every matching role across all platforms.
Can I work for micro1 from my country?
None of the micro1 listings currently state a country restriction, so they are open to applicants anywhere. Always check the listing itself for local eligibility rules.
How do I apply to micro1?
Every micro1 listing on AI Training Jobs Finder links straight to micro1's own application page. Applying costs nothing and happens on micro1's platform, not ours. Our micro1 review covers what the screening process involves and how long it takes.

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