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
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
Indianapolis Shoe Shopping Focus Group – Get Paid $225
Houston Shoe Shopping Study for Women – Earn $225
Men’s Grooming Product Test in Cincinnati, Columbus, Raleigh & Tampa – Earn $175
Paid Market Research Study in Illinois – $225 for Food & Goods Feedback
Massachusetts Medication Focus Group – Earn $400 for Your Opinion
Lateral Flow Test Research Study – Earn $40 for Your Opinion
LA Gaming Focus Group – Earn $250 for Last War & Whiteout Survival
NYC Technology Focus Group – Earn $150 for Your Opinion
Tampa & Orlando Lawn Care Focus Group – Earn $200+
Seattle Residents Can Earn $125 in a Paid Clothing Shopping Focus Group
NYC Residents Can Earn $275 in a Paid Lifestyle Trends Focus Group
Phoenix Residents Can Earn $400 in a Paid Beauty Products Focus Group
Chicago Residents Can Earn $225 in a Paid TV & Entertainment Focus Group
Paid Smoker Study in 6 US Cities – Earn Up to $545
Contractor & Handyman Focus Group in Columbus, Philadelphia & Denver – $200–$499
Join a Health Treatments Focus Group for HCPs and Get Paid $200+
Paid Focus Group on Perfume Shopping & Scent Preferences – $175
Paid Focus Group on Workout Habits, Health & Exercise – $300
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.
Paid Television Research Study – RGB vs. WOLED TV Preferences
Earn $250 in a Paid Entertainment Focus Group
Paid Travel and Tourism Market Research – Participants Can Earn $200
Join a Personal Finances Focus Group and Earn $125
Earn $150 in a Paid Personal Care Products Focus Group
Join a Paid AI Product Development Focus Group – Help Shape a New AI Tool – $300
Earn $100 in a Paid Health and Medication Focus Group
Earn $100 in a Paid Healthcare Research Study
Join a Banking Focus Group and Get Paid $150
Earn Up to $150 in a Paid Online Pregnancy Research Study
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.