Paid Focus Groups in Chicago
Find paid focus groups, market research studies and product tests in Chicago. Below are open in-person studies at local research facilities, online studies you can join from Chicago, and the 17 focus group facilities in the area. Every company we list is verified and never charges a fee to join.
In-person focus groups in Chicago
Paid Bladder Health Research Study in 8 Cities – Earn $100
Chicago Cocaine Use Treatment Research Study – Earn Up to $968
Chicago Kids Word Learning Study (Ages 4–6) – Earn Up to $75
Chicago Community Health Study (COMPASS) – Earn Up to $100
Chicago Study for Girls Ages 12–15 – $175 for 30 Minutes
Chicago Home Sellers Focus Group – Earn $200
Chicago Women’s Shoe Shopping Study – Earn $225
High Cholesterol Patient Study in Chicago, Raleigh & Tampa – Earn $250
Chicago Caregiver Study: Heart Health Injection Device – Earn $250
Chicago Health & Lifestyle Study for GLP-1 Users – Earn $250–$475
Online paid studies you can join from Chicago
Online Fast Casual Restaurant Study – Earn $300 Plus a $50 Bonus
Online Study for Parents of Teens 13–17 – Earn $300 Helping Shape a Photo App
Online Interview for HYROX Athletes and Coaches – Earn $250
Online Interview for Healthcare Providers – Earn $250
AI Power Users Wanted for a $250 Online Interview
Online Study for Women 65+ Who Care for a Loved One – Earn $200
Focus Group Facilities in Chicago
Focus groups in Chicago
Market research companies regularly recruit participants in Chicago for focus groups, product tests and interviews. Studies are held at local facilities or online. You apply, answer a screener, and if you qualify, you're booked for a paid session.
What they pay
| Online survey (15–30 min) | $5–$50 |
| In-person focus group (60–90 min) | $75–$250 |
| 1-on-1 interview (60 min) | $100–$300 |
| Product test | $50–$150 + product |
| Professional & specialist studies | $250–$975 |
Chicago focus groups FAQ
How much do focus groups pay in Chicago?
Most focus groups pay $75–$250 for a 60–120 minute session. In-person studies often pay more than online ones, and specialist studies for patients or professionals can pay $500 or more. Studies currently listed for Chicago pay up to $968.
Where are focus group facilities in Chicago?
Accurate Data Marketing (Glenview), Blending Views (Mokena), Bryles Research Inc (Mokena), C&C Market Research (North Riverside), C+R Research, ClearView Research, Curion (Deerfield), Fieldwork Chicago – Downtown, Fieldwork Chicago – Suburbs/O’Hare (Schaumburg), Focus Centre of Chicago, Focuscope Inc, L&E Research Chicago, Mindseye Research (Wheaton), Precision Research (Des Plaines), R5 Research, Sago Chicago, Smith Research.
Can I join online focus groups from Chicago?
Yes. Online studies are open to people across the US, so you can take part from home in Chicago. See the online studies above or our nationwide page.
Are focus groups in Chicago legit?
Yes, when they're run by established research companies. You should never pay to take part. Every company we list pays participants and doesn't charge a fee.