Pay report · October 2026
How much does micro1 pay?
The median micro1 listing pays $90 an hour, based on 24 live roles with a stated rate. The range runs from $14 to $240 an hour, and the top quarter of roles pay $103 or more.
From the live micro1 listings in our latest refresh. Each role counts once, at the midpoint of its hourly range. How we calculate this.
micro1 pay by field
Fields with at least three hourly listings.
| Field | Roles | Median | Top quarter from | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software & coding | 3 | $92 | $192 | $240 |
| Engineering | 3 | $90 | $115 | $150 |
| Medicine & health | 3 | $90 | $103 | $125 |
Best-paying micro1 roles right now
- 1Strategic Project Lead, Coding/SWESoftware & coding$300k-500k/yr
- 2Bilingual Mental Health ExpertMental health$100-200/hr
- 3Enterprise Client Partner, Enterprise AIGeneralist$220k-400k/yr
- 4Investment Banking AssociateFinance & accounting$120-150/hr
- 5CAD ExpertEngineering$80-150/hr
- 6US-Licensed PhysicianMedicine & health$80-125/hr
- 7Aerodynamics Expert (MSc. or PhD)Physics$80-120/hr
- 8QA EngineerSoftware & coding$63-120/hr
- 9Hardware Expert (MSc. or PhD)Engineering$60-120/hr
- 10Mechanical Engineering Expert (MSc. or PhD)Engineering$60-120/hr
Questions people ask
How much does micro1 pay per hour?
Across 24 live micro1 listings with an hourly rate, the median is $90 an hour (the midpoint of each listed range). Rates run from $14 to $240 an hour depending on the field.
What are the highest-paying micro1 jobs?
Software & coding roles pay the most right now, with a median of $92 an hour across 3 listings. The single best-paying listing tops out at $240 an hour.
How often does micro1 pay?
Semi-monthly. Work from the 1st to the 15th is paid around the 20th, and work from the 16th to month-end around the 5th of the next month (Pacific time).
Does micro1 pay more than other AI training platforms?
micro1's median listing pays $90 an hour, 20% above the $75 median across every platform we track. Field matters more than platform: compare the same field side by side.
Is micro1 pay before or after tax?
Listed rates are before tax. micro1 pays you as an independent contractor, so nothing is withheld. Most US workers set aside 25-30% for self-employment and income tax.