Paid Focus Groups Near You: In-Person & Online
Find paid focus groups near you or join online from home. Companies pay everyday people to share their opinions on products, ads, services and ideas, usually $75–$250 for a single session. Below are the newest open studies, split into in-person groups at research facilities and online groups you can join from anywhere in the US. Every company we list is verified and never charges a fee to join.
In-person & local focus groups near you
Seattle Area User Experience Study in Everett – Earn $250
Atlanta Insurance Focus Group – Earn $175
Irvine Fast Food Focus Group – Earn $200 for 2 Hours
Boston Two-Day Discussion Study in Waltham – Earn $725
Schaumburg Study for Parents of Kids Ages 10–17 – Earn $250
Downtown Chicago Cook County Focus Group on Nov 13 – Earn $350
Chicago Cook County Community Opinions Focus Group – Earn $350
Columbus Home Cleaning Focus Group – Earn $150
NYC Food Lovers Interview in Manhattan – Earn $250
Los Angeles Premium TV Owners In-Home Study – Earn $250
Omaha Full-Day Focus Group on Community Issues – Earn $350
At-Home Scent Product Test in Denver & Cincinnati – Earn $200–$499
Restaurant Research Study in Charlotte & Cincinnati – Earn Up to $550
Chicago Video Gamers Focus Group (Ages 20–40) – Earn $250
Orange County Hybrid SUV Drivers Study in Irvine – Earn $350
Atlanta Grocery Shopping Focus Group Near Piedmont Park – Earn $150
Phoenix Grocery Shopping Focus Group – Earn $150
WVU Driving Simulation Study (CBD) for Ages 18–30 – Earn $100
WVU Study on Reducing Smoking Cravings With rTMS – Earn Up to $470
Vermont PTSD Treatment Study for People Treated for Opioid Use – Earn $888–$1,808
Vermont PTSD Treatment Study for Pregnant Women – Earn Up to $1,160
Paid Clinical Trial in Lenexa, Kansas – Earn Up to $9,550 (Healthy Adults 18–55)
Kansas City Area Clinical Trial – Earn Up to $10,500 (Overweight Adults 18–55)
Salt Lake City Clinical Trial for Healthy Volunteers – Earn Up to $30,000
Vermont Tobacco Study for Adults Who Smoke and Vape – Earn Up to $1,976
Lenexa, Kansas Clinical Trial for Overweight Adults – Earn Up to $21,750
Salt Lake City Clinical Trial for Adults With Obesity – Earn Up to $27,000
Lincoln, Nebraska Paid Study for Healthy Adults – Earn $6,000 (Nov 8–23)
Salt Lake City Paid Clinical Trial – Earn Up to $12,000 (Adults 18–65)
Lincoln, Nebraska Clinical Trial – Earn $15,750 (Nov 6 – Jan 5)
Lincoln, Nebraska Clinical Research Study – Earn $5,500 (Nov 12–27)
Personal Care Shopping Interview for Women in Columbus & Charlotte – Earn $100
Paid Bladder Health Research Study in 8 Cities – Earn $100
Miami Smokers: Two-Week Journal Study Paying $275
Miami Outdoor Products Study – Earn up to $550 for Two Weeks of Product Use
Philadelphia Eating Behavior Research Study – Earn About $240
Philadelphia Blood Sugar & Carb Taste Study – Earn Up to $500
Philadelphia Xfinity Internet Customer Study – Earn $600
NYC In-Home Study for People Living With a Stoma – Earn $575–$775
NYC Focus Group for Lawyers Using AI Tools – Earn $250
Manhattan Current Events Group Discussion – Earn $350
NYC Beverage Taste Focus Group – Earn $325
Manhattan Wearable Tech Study for German Speakers – Earn $150
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
Philadelphia Teen Mood & Development Study (13–16) – Up to $1,075
UCLA High School Senior Transition Study (17–19) – Up to $205
UCLA Teen Friend-Pair Brain Scan Study in Los Angeles (13–15) – $120
California Teen Social Media Online Focus Group (13–17) – $125
Online focus groups you can join from anywhere
Online focus groups happen over video, usually Zoom, so you can take part from home wherever you live in the US. All you need is a computer or phone with a webcam and a stable internet connection.
At-Home Diaper Test for Parents of Babies in Size 2 – Earn Up to $450
Online Health Insurance Consumer Study – Earn $150
Online Voters Focus Group (Nationwide) – Earn $150
Online DIY Tools Interview for Adults 18–55 – Earn $150
Online Consumer Food Choices Focus Group – Earn $150
Online Trending Topics Study – 4 Days, Earn $200 Plus a $25 Bonus
At-Home Product Test – Earn Up to $675 Over 9 Weeks
Online Interview for Software Engineers Using AI Agents – Earn $300
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
Find focus groups in your city
Research facilities are based in larger metro areas, and each city page shows local in-person studies, the facilities nearby and online studies open to people in that area.
How paid focus groups work
- Find a study that fits you. Each listing shows the pay, the location or “online”, who it’s for and the company running it.
- Answer the screener. A short questionnaire checks whether you match the people the client wants to hear from. Answer honestly; inconsistent answers can get you disqualified.
- Get confirmed. If you qualify, the recruiter sends the date, time and either the facility address or the video link. For in-person sessions, bring a photo ID.
- Take part and get paid. Sessions usually last 60–120 minutes. You’re paid by cash, check, prepaid card or digital gift card, and the method is explained before you take part.
How much do paid focus groups pay?
Most focus groups pay $75–$250 for a 60–120 minute session. Short online interviews often pay $25–$75, multi-day or diary studies $150–$400 in total, and specialist studies for patients, doctors or professionals can pay $500 or more. In-person studies usually pay a bit more than online ones for the same length of session.
Paid focus groups FAQ
Are paid focus groups legit?
Yes, when they’re run by established research companies. Legitimate companies pay you for your time and never charge you to join. Every company listed on FindPaidFocusGroup pays participants and doesn’t charge a fee.
How do I find paid focus groups near me?
Use the city and state links on this page to see in-person studies and research facilities near you. If there aren’t many local studies right now, online focus groups are open to people across the US.
Who can join a focus group?
Most studies are open to US adults 18 and over. Many look for a specific profile, such as an age range, people who use a certain product, a health condition or a type of job. Each listing says who qualifies.
Do in-person focus groups pay more than online ones?
Often, yes. Because you travel to a facility, in-person studies typically pay more for the same length of session.
What should I bring to an in-person focus group?
Usually a photo ID, and glasses if you need them for reading. Some studies ask you to bring a product you use. Arrive 10–15 minutes early, because late arrivals may not be seated or paid.
How often can I take part in focus groups?
There’s no fixed limit across companies, but many recruiters ask that you haven’t taken part in a study on the same topic recently, often within the last 3–6 months. The screener will ask about this.