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
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
Chicago Video Gamers Focus Group (Ages 20–40) – Earn $250
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
Online paid studies you can join from Chicago
Online College Student and Parent Board – Earn $300 Over 3 Months
Online Interview for Security Executives – Earn $350 for 30 Minutes
Online Depression Experience Interview – Earn $180 via Zoom
At-Home Temporary Hair Color Test for Women – Earn $300
Online Financial Tools and Benefits Study – Earn $300
Online Health Insurance Interview – Earn $250 With Pre-Work
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.