Join Online Paid Focus Groups Today

Make money by participating in paid research studies and online focus groups. Search and apply to thousands of featured studies below.

Best Online Focus Groups by State

Choose your state below to find the best paying focus groups and research studies in your area.

Discover Leading Online Focus Groups

One Click Hustle provides resources to the best online focus groups across the nation. Our goal is to make finding the best focus groups that matches your demographics easy. We have thousands of focus group listings from over 300 companies across the country and continue to add hundreds of studies daily. Many focus groups are held online and are available nationwide so no matter where you live you can participate.

Save time

No more searching countless websites—We save you time by finding and analyzing new online focus group opportunities daily.

Quality listings

Studies come directly from 300+ vetted companies and independent recruiters. No spam, fake or shady studies.

Tailored filters

Say goodbye to irrelevant listings! Our smart filters actually work allowing you to easily filter online focus groups by audience, location, format, gender, and age.

* A membership is required to unlock all focus groups and filters. 

More info about online paid focus groups

Participating in focus groups online for money is fun and a great way to supplement your income. Most online focus groups pay $150 for 90 minutes of your time. By participating in online paid studies you'll have the opportunity to preview and influence products and services before they're released. 

What is a focus group?

A focus group is a way for a company to learn what people think about a product, service or an advertisement. In a focus group, a small number of people get together either in-person or virtually and talk about a certain topic. A trained moderator helps guide the discussion. This lets people share their thoughts and experiences with others who have similar interests or backgrounds.

Participating in online focus groups for money

To participate in focus groups online for money, start by submitting your application. The recruiter will then review all applications and reach out to potential participants to confirm eligibility. If you're chosen, you’ll get an email or call to schedule your session. After confirming your date and time, you'll receive detailed instructions about when and how to join.

For online focus groups, you'll get a meeting link. Most people use Zoom for these meetings.

If you go to an in-person focus group, the researcher/recruiter will tell you where to go and how to get there. If you have any questions or need help, you can always reach out to your recruiter. 

Types of research studies

There are many different studies available on our job board. You'll be able to filter through study audience types which are consumer studies, professional studies, and medical studies.

Under the consumer studies you'll find focus groups in many different topics available for everyone to apply.

Under the professional studies you'll find focus groups for many different industries and professions listed.

Under the medical studies you'll find many clinical trials that in many cases are looking for healthy participants. In some cases there will also be clinical trials for those with different medical conditions.

 

Preparing for an online focus group

To get ready for an online study session, follow these steps:

  1. Download and learn the tools: install popular online meeting applications such as Zoom, Google Meet, and GoToMeeting. Spend some time getting familiar with how they work.

  2. Check your equipment: ensure that your camera and microphone are functioning correctly. It's also a good idea to have a pair of headphones available to improve audio quality.

  3. Choose a quiet space: find a quiet location where you won't be interrupted during your study session. This will help you stay focused and fully engaged.

Getting paid for a participating in a focus group

Once the study is over, the company or organization running it will pay you. How you get paid can change depending on the study. The most common ways to get paid are virtual Visa gift cards, PayPal, or checks.

Some payments come in a few hours, but others can take a few weeks. For in person studies in Florida you'll usually get paid right after the study in cash or check. It's a good idea to ask the recruiter when you'll get paid.

Struggling to book paid studies online

Keep on applying! It can take weeks to hear back from a study if you're a good fit. The best thing to do is to keep on applying to studies you're interested in and eventually you'll get picked for one.

A good rule to follow is to fill out 5-10 surveys every day.

If you need more help consider the focus group course from One Click Hustle.

Applying to nationwide studies

Don't forget to join focus groups that are outside your state you can check the nationwide focus groups section for hundreds of studies available across the United States.

Paying taxes from paid focus groups online

As a general rule it's required to report any income above $600 to the IRS. Please consult with a tax professional for specific tax filing questions. 

One Click Hustle reviews

Join 2,000+ hustlers in 46 states earning from online paid focus groups

Online Focus Groups: 5 Star Rating on Google

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Online Focus Groups

How much do online focus groups pay?

Online focus group payments vary depending on the duration and type of the group. On average a 90 minute online focus group will pay $150. You can search online focus groups nearby to compare payment rates. 

Can you make a living off focus groups?

Focus groups can pay extremely well for the amount of time you actually "work." While we've reported on how you can make around $15,000 a year participating in focus groups it's unlikely to replace a traditional income source. However, focus groups can be a great source of side hustle income.

Why are there age restrictions for some studies?

Age restrictions for studies are set based on specific demographic criteria, which vary depending on the study. These criteria are determined by the companies conducting the research, such as Coca Cola, Apple, or Ford. We don't have any influence over these criteria and cannot modify them.

Do you have any studies in my area? I don't live in a major city.

Yes! While there aren't a lot of studies specifically published for smaller cities or towns, things have changed since 2020. Many studies have shifted their operations to include more online components. This means we're seeing an increase in focus groups and studies that are open to participants nationwide.

We regularly update our study job board with new focus groups and other studies, so you can always check there for the latest opportunities.

What's the focus group finder?

The focus group finder is now called the focus group job board. In our job board you'll find thousands of online paid focus groups across the United States. 

Participate in online focus groups and get paid for your opinion

Join One Click Hustle to master booking focus groups through our course, and unlock full access to thousands of studies with robust search and filtering options on our job board.