Prolific: pay, countries & is it hiring? (Oct 2026)
Research and AI-task participant platform: paid surveys, studies and some AI-trainer tasks.
What it pays
Minimum £6/$8 per hour (recommended £9/$12); AI-trainer tasks state their own pay
Basis: platform-stated. Sources: prolific.com · aitraining.jobs
Is it hiring now?
Study-based; waitlist may apply.
Sources: participant-help.prolific.com
Who can join
Most OECD countries (based on residence). Others can join a waitlist; invites depend on demand.
| United States | Accepted |
|---|---|
| India | Waitlist |
| Nigeria | Waitlist |
| Kenya | Waitlist |
| Philippines | Waitlist |
Sources: participant-help.prolific.com · participant-help.prolific.com
How you get paid
- PayPal only
Cash out from £6/$6; after four cashouts, available every 24 hours.
Sources: participant-help.prolific.com
How to apply
Sign up (or join the waitlist), verify identity, then take studies you're eligible for.
Official domains: prolific.com. Anything else is not them.
Health & legitimacy
No recent payout-pause reports found in this check.
Sources: No source found
Referral program
Exists: Unknown. Not checked / not found.
Sources: No source found
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