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Paid research

Get paid for your opinions and participation in studies — academic research, market research, and interview panels.

What to know about paid research pay

Research studies typically pay per session or per study rather than per hour, and rates differ widely by study type and provider. Availability is uneven — weeks with no qualifying studies are normal — so this works best as occasional extra income, not a steady paycheck. We report only pay figures stated on the provider's own official pages.

Results vary. We never guarantee earnings.

Verified listings (3)

  • Respondent

    Paid research$50–$400+ per study; focus groups average $150–$250

    Market-research platform connecting participants with paid studies, surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one interviews run by brands and researchers.

    activeVerified

  • User Interviews

    Paid researchLive listings show examples such as $50 for a 45-minute task and $150 for 60–70 minutes of tasks

    Online research platform matching participants with paid studies — interviews, surveys, usability tests, and unmoderated tasks — run by researchers.

    activeVerified

  • UserTesting

    Paid researchVaries — see details

    Usability-testing platform where contributors test websites, apps, and prototypes and share feedback through recorded tasks and live conversations.

    activeVerified

Red flags to watch for

Before joining any paid research opportunity — ours or anyone else's — watch for these:

  • Upfront fees to access studies or 'unlock' higher-paying panels
  • Guaranteed income claims or earnings promises without a citable source
  • Studies that ask for sensitive financial credentials at signup
  • Crypto-payment-only or token-based 'task' platforms (out of scope for this brand)

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