Outlier
AI training platform by Scale AI connecting subject matter experts with generative AI improvement projects in coding, STEM, and writing.
Pay at Outlier
| Role | Pay range | Period |
|---|---|---|
| General contributor (US average) | $15 – $50 | Hourly |
| Specialist (legal, medical, finance, etc.) | $30 – $100 | Hourly |
| Advanced PhD specialist roles | $50 – $100 | Hourly |
Outlier is operated by Scale AI. Pay ranges $15–$100+/hr by domain, project complexity, and credentials. General contributors in the US average ~$31/hr; legal-review and other specialist roles can pay up to $100/hr; PhDs see the highest rates. Payments process weekly on Tuesdays for the prior Tuesday–Monday (midnight UTC) period.
Benefits & perks
Time off
Fully flexible hours
No minimum commitment; contribute as much or as little as you want.
Remote
Work from anywhere
100% remote contributor platform with no location requirements.
Learning
Free premium AI tools
Free contributor access to GPT-5 Deep Research, Claude Sonnet, and other premium models.
Hands-on AI experience
Build real skills in prompt engineering, evaluation, and LLM training.
Financial
Weekly pay
Earnings based on tracked hours, paid out weekly via PayPal or AirTM.
Culture
Surge pricing bonuses
Top contributors earn up to 11% more through Missions surge pricing.
Other
Resume-building work
Contribute to frontier AI projects you can cite on your CV.