Focus Groups vs. Online Surveys — The Pay Gap Is Massive
Focus groups pay dramatically more than online surveys—typically 25 to 400 times more per session. While a standard online survey might pay you $0.
Jake Bressly
Aging and Longevity Studies — $50-$500 for Adults 65+
Adults 65 and older can earn between $50 and $500 per study visit by participating in aging and longevity research.
Couples and Relationship Studies — $50-$300 Per Couple
Couples can earn $50 to $300 per couple by participating in relationship research studies conducted by universities and research institutions across the...
Child Development Studies — $25-$100 Per Visit, Ages 0-12
Parents of children ages birth through 12 can earn $25 to $100 per visit—or more—by participating in child development research studies at universities...
Memory and Cognition Studies — $25-$100 for 1-2 Hour Sessions
Yes, memory and cognition studies do offer compensation in the $25-$100 range for 1-2 hour sessions, though most fall on the lower end of that spectrum.
Language Studies Paying $15-$75 Per Hour — Bilingual Participants Wanted
Yes, language studies that compensate bilingual participants are actively recruiting, and compensation typically ranges from $15 to $75 per hour or per...
Exercise Science Studies Paying $25-$200 — Workout and Earn
Yes, you can earn money by participating in exercise science studies, with typical compensation ranging from $25 to $200 depending on the study type,...
Nutrition Studies Paying $50-$300 — Eat Controlled Meals and Get Paid
Yes, you can get paid $50 to $300 to participate in nutrition studies where researchers provide controlled meals and monitor your dietary habits.
Brain Scan Studies (fMRI/EEG) Paying $50-$500 — What It’s Like Inside the Machine
Brain imaging studies using fMRI (functional magnetic resonance imaging) and EEG (electroencephalography) typically compensate participants between $50...
Psychology Studies Paying $15-$100 Per Hour — College Campuses Recruiting
Yes, college psychology departments across the country are actively recruiting participants for paid research studies that range from $15 to $100 per hour.
