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
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
Iowa Teen & Young Adult Alcohol Risk Study (14–19) – Up to $500
UT Dallas Adolescent Social Media Study (13–16) – Up to $150
Boston Teen Social Media & Brain Study (12–17) – Up to $740
Madison Parent-Child Learning Study (10–14) – Up to $360
Madison Youth Emotional Development Brain Study (10–16) – Up to $1,030
Boston In-Home Study for People Living With a Stoma – Earn $575–$775
South Boston Men’s Shaving Study – Earn $850 Over 6 Weeks
Boston Men’s Facial Grooming Study – Earn Up to $525
Paid Book Reader Interviews in Los Angeles – Earn $150
Los Angeles Mobile Phone Store Study – Earn $200
LA In-Home Interview & Store Shop-Along – Earn $250
Los Angeles Technology Study – Get Paid $525–$825
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
Chicago Personal & Home Care Study – Earn Up to $400
Chicago Mobile Phone Store Study – Earn $200
Downtown Chicago Candy Taste Study – Earn $100–$150
GLP-1 User Interviews in Downtown Chicago – Earn $200
Chicago Autoinjector Study for Women – $100 for 30 Minutes
Paid New Technology Testing in Manhattan, NYC – Earn $200
Los Angeles Smartwatch Health Study – Earn Up to $850 + Keep the Watch
FORTEO / Teriparatide Patient Study in Raleigh, NC & Tampa, FL – Earn $100–$199
Paid Injection Device Study in Chicago, IL & Raleigh, NC – Earn $218.75
Home Project Research Study in Columbus, Philadelphia & Denver – Get Paid $200–$499
Raleigh Lawn Care Panel – Earn Up to $1,000+
Body Composition Research Study in Boston & Phoenix – $200–$499
Philadelphia Lower Back Pain Study – Earn Up to $600
Online Feminine Care Study in Cincinnati & Columbus – Earn Up to $175
Teen Skin Condition Study in 6 Cities – $250 Compensation
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.
Remote Dishwashing Detergent Focus Group for Women – Earn $150
Remote Interview for IT Service Professionals – Earn $150
Remote Site Selection Interview for Retail & Restaurant Pros – $150
Rechargeable Battery Experience Study – $400 for Interview and Week of Video Tasks
At-Home Product Diary Study for Men 21+ – Earn a $250 Gift Card
Online Household Shopping Diary Study – Earn $250 for One Week of Daily Tasks
Online Custom Printing & Marketing Study for Business Owners – $350
Remote Enterprise AI Platform Interview – Earn $100
Remote Campus Technology Interview for Higher Ed Admins – Earn $125
Online Health Condition Experience Study – Earn $200
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.