Usability Tester
$20–30/hr
Remote contract with micro1, $20–30/hr, open to people in United States. Posted Oct 12.
$20–30/hr
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- Pay
- Below typicalTops out at $30/hr. The typical top rate across 1,713 priced listings is $70/hr.
- Getting in
- Some screening~30–45 min: profile + AI interview. Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview.
- Steady work
- Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.
- Payout record
- Some delaysSchedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments).
- Freshness
- RecentPosted 3w ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.
- Where you live
- Named countries onlyOpen in United States.
The job description
Time Commitment: 5-10 hours/week, short-term project
micro1 is looking for Plain-Language Usability Testers to help evaluate and improve AI systems that answer questions about government services. You’ll read short questions and answers and tell us what is easy to follow and where it gets confusing. There are no wrong answers, and your honest reaction is what helps. No AI or technical background is needed.
What You’ll Do
- Read short questions and answers on government services.
- Tell us where you felt confused, lost, or stuck, in your own words.
- Say what was easy to follow and what was not.
- Suggest simple changes that would make something clearer.
Who We’re Looking For
- Adults who do everyday tasks on a phone or the web, even basic ones
- Patient with step-by-step reading
- Honest, specific feedback
- US-based
Nice to Have
- Living in a rural or smaller community. We want a mix of regions.
- Past experience giving feedback or testing products or services
How do you apply to micro1?
Apply on micro1
The Apply button opens this post on micro1's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–45 min: profile + AI interview.
Get through screening
What micro1 asks for after you apply:
- Do the AI interview with Zara on a computer (not a phone)
- Take any skill assessment and verify your identity
- Wait to be matched to a project and sign the contract
Start work and get paid
Pay schedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.
micro1 also needs
- Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview
- Relevant degree or work history for expert roles
Red flags
- Red flagWeeks of silence after the AI interview
- Red flagContracts signed but no onboarding or tasks
- Red flagProjects ending or changing scope without notice
What is micro1 like to work for?
Recruiting company that vets experts with an AI interviewer (Zara) and staffs them on contract AI-training and evaluation projects for AI labs.
| Advertised pay | $15–135/hr |
|---|---|
| Getting in | Some screening |
| Application takes | ~30–45 min: profile + AI interview |
| How you get paid | Twice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments) |
| Payout record | Some delays |
| Countries | Recruits globally with heavy hiring in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; India-based applicants are eligible for many roles. |
Generalist and annotation roles start around $15–30/hr; coding, STEM and law/medicine roles commonly list $40–90/hr and occasionally more.
