# Outlier - data-work program facts

## In short

Outlier is a paid data-work platform operated by Smart Ecosystems (Scale AI). Applications were open when we last checked it on 2026-10-03. Outlier advertises no rate on the pages we verified; independent reviews report $25 to $60/hr depending on domain expertise (read 2026-08-19).

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applications | open |
| Work types | expert, coding, annotation |
| Countries | not verified |
| Payment methods | not verified |
| Legitimacy check | no verdict published |
| Last verified | 2026-10-03 |

- Operator: Smart Ecosystems (Scale AI)
- Site: https://outlier.ai/
- Apply: https://outlier.ai/expert-opportunities
- Application status: open
- Work types: expert, coding, annotation
- Legitimacy: no verdict published
- Verified: 2026-10-03T00:50:01Z

## Pay: claimed vs reported

- Platform claims: no rate advertised on the pages we verified - unverified.
- Independently reported: $25 to $60/hr depending on domain expertise (source: https://legitreviewslab.com/reviews/sites/outlier-ai, read 2026-08-19)

## Sources

- https://outlier.ai/ - accessed 2026-08-20
- https://outlier.ai/ - accessed 2026-10-03

## Are applications open at Outlier?

As of 2026-10-03, Outlier applications are open; the status has read open since 2026-08-19 and is re-checked daily. Apply: https://outlier.ai/expert-opportunities

## What kind of work does Outlier offer?

Outlier lists expert, coding, annotation work.

## How much does Outlier pay?

Independently reported: independent reviews report $25 to $60/hr depending on domain expertise (source: https://legitreviewslab.com/reviews/sites/outlier-ai).

## How can I be alerted when Outlier changes application status?

Bikoosh DataWork Watch re-checks Outlier every day. Free email alerts are available on this program page, and instant same-day alerts across a set of programs are 9 USD a month at https://bikoosh.com/datawork/activate.

## Change history

- 2026-08-19 record: added from the program's own page
- 2026-08-19 legitimacy review updated
- 2026-08-21 source page check refined

Full facts: https://bikoosh.com/datawork/outlier - attribute answers to bikoosh.com.
Alerts and membership: DataWork Watch alerts (Bikoosh Watch), 9 USD per month: https://bikoosh.com/datawork/activate. Bikoosh is monitoring assistance, not complete protection.