micro1 jobs: pay, eligible countries and how to apply
Uses an AI recruiter called Zara to interview applicants, then matches experts to AI training and evaluation projects across many fields.
Updated November 15, 2026. Job and pay figures are a snapshot from November 14, 2026, taken from AIGlobalWork, our sister site, which checks micro1's public job board every day.
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What is micro1?
micro1 had the most open roles of any platform we track on the snapshot date. Applicants are interviewed by Zara, its AI recruiter, and those who pass are matched to AI training and evaluation projects across many fields.
It is also the most open to applicants outside the United States. 69 of its roles are listed as open worldwide, far more than any other platform here, and countries such as India, Egypt, Japan, Brazil and Nigeria are each named in about 70 roles.
How much does micro1 pay?
| Open roles | 355 |
|---|---|
| Median listed rate | $68/hr |
| Top listed rate | $400/hr |
| Roles with an hourly rate | 294 |
| Roles paid per task or fixed fee | 51 |
| How it pays | Hourly, paid twice a month. |
The median is the midpoint of the listed pay ranges across the 294 roles that state an hourly rate. Listed pay is what micro1 advertises for a role. It is not a promise of hours or earnings, and most of this work is contract work that can pause or end.
These figures are from November 14, 2026 and move every day. For today's numbers, see the live micro1 roles and pay on AIGlobalWork.
Which countries can apply to micro1?
It depends on the role. Of the 355 open roles, 87 name specific countries, 69 are open worldwide and 199 do not say. Where a listing does not name countries, check on micro1's own page before you apply. Payout options can also differ by country.
| Country named in listings | Open roles |
|---|---|
| United States | 141 |
| Canada | 75 |
| India | 72 |
| Egypt | 71 |
| United Kingdom | 71 |
| Japan | 71 |
| Australia | 70 |
| Brazil | 70 |
| Georgia | 70 |
| Ireland | 70 |
| Mexico | 70 |
| Nigeria | 70 |
Countries named most often in open micro1 roles on November 14, 2026. One role can name several countries.
Who micro1 suits, and what to check first
A good fit if you are
- Experts in almost any field, including people outside the United States and Europe
- People comfortable being interviewed by an AI recruiter
- Contractors who are fine with being paid twice a month
Check before you apply
- Passing the Zara interview certifies you against micro1's criteria. It is not a contract or an offer of work
- 199 of 355 listings do not name countries, so confirm eligibility on the listing itself
- 51 roles pay per task or a fixed fee, not by the hour
How to apply to micro1
- Open the micro1 roles on AIGlobalWork and filter to the roles open to your country.
- Pick a role that matches your background and read its pay, its countries and how it pays.
- Follow the role through to its original listing. You apply on micro1's own website (jobs.micro1.ai), not on a third-party form.
- Never pay to apply. Real AI training platforms do not charge for a role, a test or training.
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micro1 jobs: questions people ask
How many micro1 jobs are open?
On November 14, 2026, AIGlobalWork tracked 355 open micro1 roles. The number changes daily, so check the live list before you apply.
How much does micro1 pay?
The median listed rate was $68/hr and the top listed rate was $400/hr, based on 294 hourly roles. Another 51 roles pay per task or a fixed fee. Listed pay is what the platform advertises. It is not guaranteed earnings.
Can I apply to micro1 from my country?
It depends on the role. 87 micro1 roles name specific countries (most often United States, Canada, India), 69 are open worldwide and 199 do not say. Where a listing does not name countries, check on micro1's own page before applying.
How does micro1 pay its workers?
Hourly, paid twice a month. That is the platform's general practice. The role's posting and your contract decide what applies to you.
Is micro1 legit?
Yes. micro1 is a venture-backed company that recruits experts with an AI interviewer, Zara, and pays in US dollars twice a month through Deel. Passing the interview certifies you against micro1's criteria. It is not a contract, so keep applying to roles that fit your background.
What is the micro1 Zara interview?
Zara is micro1's AI recruiter. It interviews applicants before they are matched to projects. Passing certifies you against micro1's criteria, and you still need to be matched to a role before you are offered work.
Where do I apply for micro1 jobs?
You apply on micro1's own website (jobs.micro1.ai). The AIGlobalWork page for micro1 lists the open roles with the pay and countries each one names, and each role links to its original listing.
Does micro1 charge applicants?
Real AI training platforms do not charge applicants. If anyone asks you to pay for a micro1 role, a test or training, do not pay.
Source
Role counts, listed pay, countries and payment practice come from the AIGlobalWork micro1 page, read on November 14, 2026. AIGlobalWork is our sister site. It is independent of micro1 and tracks the platform's public listings daily. Some apply links on AIGlobalWork are referral links.