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How much does Prolific pay?

From 20 distinct open Prolific postings that state an hourly rate, 20 October 2026: a median of $25/hr, a typical range of $25–30/hr, and $115/hr or more for the top 10%.

Every role re‑checked hourly

$25/hrmedian across postings that state a rate
$25–30typical range per hour
$115+what the top 10% of roles pay per hour
160open Prolific roles
What Prolific pays Top 10% pay $115+/hr
low $12/hr typical $25–30 $115+

Each distinct posting counts once; ceilings ("up to") and paid studies are left out. How these figures are calculated.

When and how Prolific pays

When
Cash out on demand once your balance reaches £6/$6, at most once every 24 hours (72-hour wait between cash-outs for new or changed PayPal details and your first four cash-outs) Source: participant-help.prolific.com
Minimum pay
Researchers must pay at least £6.00/$8.00 per hour; Prolific recommends at least £9.00/$12.00 Source: prolific.com

From Prolific's own pages, checked 20 October 2026.

The best-paid open Prolific roles

AI Trainer - Mechanical Engineers - CAD ExpertiseProlific·Talent pool·Netherlands·Flexible hours $120/hrOngoing AI Trainer - Electrical Engineers - CAD/Python ExpertiseProlific·Talent pool·7 countries·Flexible hours $120/hrOngoing AI Trainer – Aerospace Engineers - CAD ExpertiseProlific·Talent pool·Germany, United States·Flexible hours $120/hrOngoing Doctors - AI TrainingProlific·Talent pool·United States, United Kingdom·Flexible hours·MD $80–150/hrOngoing Neuroscience - AI TrainingProlific·5 countries·Flexible hours·PhD $40/hr5 months ago Material Sciences - Graduates - AI TrainingProlific·Talent pool·United Kingdom, United States·Flexible hours $40/hrOngoing

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Prolific pay: common questions

How much does Prolific pay per hour?

Among 20 distinct open Prolific postings that state an hourly rate (20 October 2026), the median is $25/hr, the typical range $25–30/hr, and the top 10% pay $115/hr or more. "Up to" rates and paid studies aren't counted.

When and how does Prolific pay?

When: Cash out on demand once your balance reaches £6/$6, at most once every 24 hours (72-hour wait between cash-outs for new or changed PayPal details and your first four cash-outs). How: PayPal. From Prolific's own help pages, checked 20 October 2026.

Is Prolific's pay before tax?

Yes. Platforms pay the posted rate before tax, and most workers are independent contractors who handle their own tax (Prolific says: independent contractor; Prolific acts as an agent between researchers and participants).