Pay side by side
What each pays per hour
Typical range, median, and the range of the top 10% of roles.
- micro1 233 roles median $80/hr top 10% $230–270
- DataAnnotation 112 roles median $85/hr top 10% $85–95
Choose micro1 if
- you work in other expertise and law
- you're aiming for the top rates ($230+/hr for its top 10%)
- you want more roles to choose from
AI-led recruiting network: candidates interview with micro1’s AI interviewer, then take on expert data work at published hourly rates.
See 233 micro1 rolesChoose DataAnnotation if
- you work in languages & translation and finance & accounting
Surge AI’s contributor platform: self-scheduled AI evaluation and writing work for generalists and specialists.
See 112 DataAnnotation rolesmicro1 vs DataAnnotation: common questions
Does micro1 or DataAnnotation pay more?
As of 19 October 2026, DataAnnotation pays more at the median: $85/hr against $80/hr for micro1. The top 10% of roles pay $230+/hr on micro1 and $85+/hr on DataAnnotation.
Which has more jobs, micro1 or DataAnnotation?
micro1 has more open roles today: 233 against 112. 36 micro1 roles and 0 DataAnnotation roles were posted in the last week.
Can I work for both micro1 and DataAnnotation?
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.