This post lists the best online paid survey sites for United States residents! Join these top US survey panels, take surveys and earn extra money & rewards (cash or gift cards)! They are all legit, free to join and actually pay! Please check back often since we add new survey sites regularly.
Tips: #1. Use a separate email account for signing up survey panels. #2. Set up a free PayPal account; #3. Make sure to confirm your registration (mostly by clicking the links within the confirmation emails sent to you shortly after). 4. Fill out initial profile surveys to receive more relevant survey invitations.
TOP US Paid Online Survey Sites
- SurveySavvy
SurveySavvy members get paid cash (via check) for taking online surveys. They offer members good paying survey opportunities, and also have a double tier referral program where members get paid when their referrals and referrals’ referrals completing surveys . One account per household. Accept 14 and up years old. surveysavvy review - Paid Viewpoint
Paid Viewpoint is a survey panel that pays members cash (via Paypal) and gift cards (amazon & walmart). They generally have short but interesting surveys. Must be at least 13 years old to join. Invite only. paidviewpoint review - Survey Junkie
Survey Junkie pays members cash (via Paypal) or amazon gift cards for completing online surveys. Open to 13+ years old. surveyjunkie review - American Consumer Opinion
American Consumer Opinions members earn points for taking surveys and survey screeners, points are redeemable for cash via check or Paypal. They accept members world wide and 13 and up years old. american consumer opinion review - 5 Surveys
Relatively new survey site. Members earn $5 for every 5 surveys completed. There is no limit in regards to how much you can earn. Rewards are Cash (PayPal) and gift cards. Must be at least 18 years old to join. - Product Report Card
Members get paid cash (through pre-paid visa card) and amazon gift cards for completing online surveys. You get $5.00 for signing up. Must be at least 13 years old to join. product report card review - Mindfield Online
They pay members cash for completing every survey. Paypal minimum cash out is $5. Check threshold is $10. They also have Amazon option minimum $5. Minimum age requirement: 18+. mindfield online review - MyPoints
MyPoints is a great reward sites, but members earn points for taking every survey. Points can be redeemed for cash via Paypal, amazon and other popular store gift cards. They also have paid emails, paid search, cash back shopping and paid offers etc. Very reliable site. 13+ mypoints review - Toluna
Members earn points for completing online surveys and answering sponsored polls. Points can be exchanged for cash (via Paypal or Visa Prepaid card) and various gift cards. Open to 13 and up years old. - YouGov
You earn points for completing surveys, points convert to cash (paid via cash prepaid card), amazon/store gift cards or prize. They offer most political and current event surveys. Minimum age requirement 14 years old. - TellWut Panel
TellWut is a fun online community where members get paid amazon gift cards for taking and creating surveys. Must be at least 13 years old to join. tellwut review - LegerOpinion
Formerly known as Legerweb, LegerOpinion is a great Canadian based online paid survey site, they also accept US residents. Members get paid cash (by check) for every survey completed.Open to 18 and up years old. legeropinion review - Branded Surveys
Members earn points for taking surveys. Points can be redeemed for cash via Paypal and amazon gift cards. Open to USA, Canada, and UK. minimum age requirement is 13 years old. branded surveys review - Swagbucks
Swagbucks is a popular reward site, and they have tons of online surveys even product testing opportunities. You can also do many other activities to earn points and redeem points for cash or gift cards. Must be 13 and older to join. - Pinecone Research
Members get paid cash (via Paypal) and gift cards for completing online surveys and participating in product testing. Must be at least 18 years old to join. product research review - Prime Opinion
Members get paid cash (via Paypal) and gift cards for completing online surveys. They have many online surveys! Must be at least 18 years old to join. - ClearVoice Surveys
Many online surveys, product testing and focus group opportunities. Accept 13+, USA. - Ipsos I-Say
I-Say surveys, operated by Ipsos, members get paid cash or gift cards to take online surveys. One of the top survey sites, lots of online surveys and product testing opportunities. Open to 14 and up years old. i-say review - Unlock Surveys
Formerly Springboard American, Unlock Surveys rewards members cash (PayPal) or gift cards for taking online surveys. You get 500 points ($5) for signing up and becoming a member. 18+ - OpinoCash
Members earn points for completing online surveys, and points can be redeemed for cash (Paypal) and popular gift cards. Must be at least 18 years old to join. - Permission Research
Members earn points redeemable for cash, gift cards and merchandise. Other member benefits include free online disk storage, free games, free software and screen savers. Safe software installation required. - Inbox Dollars
Inbox Dollars is another good reward site, they offer many good paying online surveys, as well as other ways to earn cash or gift cards. Open to 13+ years old. - TGM Panel
TGM panel is a global survey panel, they have many surveys and pay members cash via PayPal or Amazon gift cards for completing online surveys! - Prize Rebel
Prize Rebel is a great survey panel, they have low cash out threshold and pay fast! They reward members points for taking online surveys. Points can be redeemed for cash (PayPal) or amazon gift cards. Minimum age 16 to join. - Market Agent
Market Agent members earn points for taking surveys. Points can be redeemed for cash via Amazon, PayPal or Skrill. Earn 150 points for registration. Open to US, Canada, UK and many other countries. minimum age requirement is 14 years old. market agent review - Pureprofile
Pureprofile is a very user friendly online survey sites. They provide many interesting and easy to answer surveys, and you can earn cash via Paypal or gift cards such as amazon. Open to 13+ years old. - SayMore
Formerly Univox Community. Members earn points for taking surveys. Points can be redeemed for cash via PayPal and gift cards. Earn 200 points ($2) just for joining! Open to 13+. US, Canada & UK. univox community review - PointClub
PointClub has tons of surveys. Members earn points which are exchangeable for gift cards and cash. Minimum redemption thread hold is 25000 points ($25). - Focus Group by Schlesinger
Formerly known as Inspired Opinion, Focus Group by Schlesinger is the consumer opinion panel launched by Schlesinger Associates. They have many focus groups opportunities as well as “regular” paid surveys. Panel members earn points for taking online surveys and focus groups. Points are redeemable for amazon gift certificates or cash (for focus groups). Accept 18+ years old. - Rakuten Insight
Rakuten Insight is looking for new members for their US survey panel. They pay cash via Paypal or amazon gift cards. Minimum age to join is 16 years old. - OnePoll
Onepoll members earn cash for completing online surveys. Cash are paid through Paypal. New members earn $5 sign up bonus! Must be at least 13 years old to join.
- OpinionSite
Members get paid cash (via check) or amazon gift cards for completing online surveys. Get 50 points even if you disqualify for a survey. Minimum cash out thread $10. Open to 13+. - Executive Advisory Board
This is a panel for business owners or executives, and is ran by Decision Analyst Inc. They pay members cash (check/PayPal) for online surveys and focus groups. - Lifepoints
Formerly known as GlobalTestMarket, members earn points for taking online surveys. Points are redeemable for cash (Paypal), amazon/iTunes and store gift cards or various prizes/merchandises. They offer numerous online surveys as well as product testing and focus group opportunities. One account per mailing address. Accept 14 and up years old. lifepoints review - Technology Board
Technology Board is anther survey panel operated under Decision Analyst. Members earn points that can be redeemed for cash (check) to complete online surveys. You get 5-10 points for trying. 18 years old to join. - Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School Behavioral Research lab pay cash (money orders) or amazon gift certificate for every online survey. Must be at least 18 years old to join. - McCormic Consumer Testing Panel
Members get paid cash or amazon gift cards for participating product testing and online surveys. Must be 18 and older. - Reckner Consumer Opinion Panel
Reckner is a consumer panel that rewards members cash (check) for taking online surveys and participating focus groups and in-home product testings. Must be 18+ to join. - E-Poll
E-Poll survey panel members earn points for taking every survey. Points can be redeemed for cash(via Paypal) or gift cards include amazon gift certificates or prize. One account per household. Open to 13+ years old. e-poll review - MoBrog
MoBrog is a global survey panel powered by PLENDID Research GmbH from Germany. They pay cash through Paypal for completing online surveys. Minimum age to join is 18. They also have a mobile survey app.
Paid Survey Tips & Notes:
#1. You may notice that there aren’t hundreds of survey sites on this list – this is because I only list those legit and good survey sites that legitimate and worth joining. Notice that all survey panels listed here pay members either cash and/or gift cards and/or prizes (in other words, no sweepstakes only survey sites), and many of them have high paying focus groups and product testing opportunities.
#2. I suggest you sign up with all the survey sites listed here or as many as you feel comfortable – because the more survey sites you belong to, the more surveys you will receive.
#3. It is a time consuming process signing up with all the survey panels and fill out detailed panel profiles – I recommend you join all the survey panels and fill out the basic profile first, then go back to each panel and fill out additional and more details panel profiles.
#4. I add legitimate new survey sites whenever I find them. I also review and update this list at least once a month to make sure all survey sites listed here are still active and all links are working.
Sometimes the links might not direct you to the desired survey sites, that’s because oftentimes the survey panel membership quotas run out during or at the end of the month. You can come back at the beginning of the month and try to sign up again.
Please feel free to drop me a comment if know any good legit survey panels not listed here or you find any broken links or any survey sites that are “dead” and should be removed from the list, thank you!
I have been taking online surveys for over 10 years. I still think it’s a great way to extra cash online since it’s free, legitimate and quite easy. I hope you find this survey site listing helpful! Pleas share it with family and friends or anyone you know who are interested in earning extra money by taking survey online , and feel free to leave your comments, suggestions or any questions about paid surveys!
[quote name=Anonymous][quote name=Laurie]Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has ever won any of the sweepstakes? Most of the surveys enter you into these sweepstakes and I was curious if anyone has won even a small prize? Thanks![/quote]no[/quote]Actually Laurie, YES, People DO WIN sweepstakes. I personally only won a couple of small referral contests, but quite a few of mysurvey123 members have won at several survey sites, such as SurveySpot (see this thread (http://mysurvey123.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=103&func=view&id=1890&catid=13))…
[quote name=Laurie]Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has ever won any of the sweepstakes? Most of the surveys enter you into these sweepstakes and I was curious if anyone has won even a small prize? Thanks![/quote]no
I signed up for lots of panels for focus groups, I was offered one. Does anyone know how long it takes to get them?
:-?: I will see if the other sites will send me surveys
Im new to the survey taking. I’ve tried one but it’s not for me.So im try some more on your list. Is there any advise you can give me.
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has ever won any of the sweepstakes? Most of the surveys enter you into these sweepstakes and I was curious if anyone has won even a small prize? Thanks!
still have a [small business]been running for 33yrs , BUT getting time to retire [just turned 60{ouch}last June] am looking for something can do {computer} that will allow me to make a decent amount of $$$$,without having to spend alot of $$$$ up front !Have signed up for [can’t remember how many offers] & so far don’t have anything to show for it? seems like everytime signup for [1] of these offers ,end up getting offer after offer for other things for U to sign up for & never seem to get to the position[or whatever]where can start making the $$$$ & not just signing up for everything that they throw @ U !
THANK U
butch
Hi Rachel, Brand Insinuate (http://mysurvey123.com/surveys/join.php?pid=brand-institute) is a good survey site for health care professionals!
[quote name=Anonymous]Hi, what are some good survey sites for health care professionals?
-Rachael
email at : rachaels.surveys@yahoo.com[/quote]
Are there any surveys site that pay money directly into bank account of the payee?
Hi, what are some good survey sites for health care professionals?
-Rachael
email at : rachaels.surveys@yahoo.com
Hi Bob, NO – none of them send junk mail. Good luck! :cheer:
Do any of these sites send you junk mail?
It’s nice to find a site that actually list legitimate panels! :cheer:
[quote name=Sana]Hello,
I just got laid off from work n unemployment doesnt nearly cover expenses. I have a 11 mth old so it’s easier for me to work at home if possible. Please let me know which sites worked for some of you.[/quote]
Some of these sites are exclusive to Moms with young children. Also sign up for focus groups because they sometimes want you to bring your kids in to try a new toy or food and they’ll pay well for your time. Also, don’t forget to visit the freebie sites and word of mouth sites for tons of free samples. Mlynn has all those sites listed. Good Luck
Hi Sana, sorry to hear the job loss..ALL sites on this list are legitimate and work…take you time sign up with them, start from the top…Also you can check out my blog for some work from home ideas..feel free to ask questions. good luck!
Hello,
I just got laid off from work n unemployment doesnt nearly cover expenses. I have a 11 mth old so it’s easier for me to work at home if possible. Please let me know which sites worked for some of you.
Hi 😀 I wanted to share that all negative comments about my points are completely true… They are a pretty lame company so if anyone else is woundering I’m adding that all negative words are true. 🙂 I hope this saves someone cause they really took advantage of me sold my email to pay companies an put cookies in my computer… :s So I hope this helps too. 🙂
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Hi Tony, my suggestion is do their paid emails and paid surveys. You get 10 points even if you disqualify for their surveys. They have lot of emails and surveys and points add up quickly. 🙂
do not go on my points they dont give you points on it and i been on it two months and still have 145 points on there and i was signing up for everything that was free
Signed up with CashCrate today. Yes you are flooded with offers, but can choose to do the surveys. You can earn 80 cents per survey and take 2 surveys in 24 hrs. They even have bonus surveys worth 75 cents. There is a catch however. First you have to qualify for a survey, then, if you qualify and take the survey, you have to see if you indeed qualified to earn the 80 or 75 cents. If not they invite you to continue until you do qualify. I completed 5 long surveys and never qualified for the 80 or 75 cents. A lot of time wasted, so gave up and cancelled my membership on same day I signed up.
[quote name=Lynn]Hello,
I just joined SayNation expecting to be able to redeem points for cash, yet on their site I can find no mention of it, only a catalog of prizes to earn.
Have they changed since the review was written??
Thanks much.[/quote]
Saynation still offers a $25 Paypal option. It requires 29,000 points.
Hello,
I just joined SayNation expecting to be able to redeem points for cash, yet on their site I can find no mention of it, only a catalog of prizes to earn.
Have they changed since the review was written??
Thanks much.
[quote name=Jeff]Hi, I’m sort of new to this and was wondering does these surveys get to your 1040??[/quote]This is one of those questions that needs to be prefaced with “Check with your accountant” (as if we all have one). This is my opinion for what it’s worth: The short answer is NO. My understanding is that you are considered an independent contractor and thus your income is not taxed. If you’re paid at least $600 by any one company, you should receive a 1099 form from that company. With one or two exceptions your ss# is never known so there isn’t a direct link to your earnings. I’m sure many people report this income in good faith but I’m also sure many do not.
Hi, I’m sort of new to this and was wondering does these surveys get to your 1040??
Hi, I’m new to this. I was wondering does this type of stuff get taxed?
Hi
I’ve been comparing the survey sites I’ve been doing with your list & my eyeys have been opened!
I’ve been joining some new ones and would like to know how to give you credit.
Can I join your site?
I’ve been doing this for 3 mo now and have yet to be paid, so I really need some hints on how to get the ball rolling!
Thanks
Nancy
Hi I’ve only been doing surveys for a few months now and there has been ALOT of trial and error involved in finding any legit one. I’m so glad I came across your site of survey companies, especially the reviews and comments written about them. Now I know why I’m not making any money, I have been doing too many of the “unsafe” surveys. Thank you so much for this site. I know I’ll be back!
I know that people said these where safe… But I recently almost fell for one that gave me a check in the mail…. I didn’t thank god!!! But it had gotten me really jumpy I signed up for myview survey,test spin , that gaming survey up there…. I just want to make realllly sure that they are legit!!!! Thanks everyone I hope someone helps me out 🙂
Thanks for your comment Teresa! 😛
This is a very valuable resource for us survey nuts. Thanks very much. Btw, I’ve been doing surveys for about 3 years and agree with your rankings.
Hi ben, all survey sites on this list are legitimate and pay. I have indicated if they pay by cash(check or Paypal) or amazon gc etc. Good luck!
hi to all of you
i’m looking to make some extra $ on my spare time, and i was wondering can someone point me to fast paying survey site that is legit and pays through paypal. thanks
Thanks for the response Lee. 🙂
A focus group is an in-person discussion and interview of participants. The groups generally consist of several people and a moderator who’s job is to ask questions and get feedback. Sessions are usually 1-2 hours long but some can be all day. They pay between $50-$400 depending on subject, time, etc. You might have to try a new food a company is thinking of launching so you and others will sit there, eat, and talk in a room with a 2-way mirror. Shy is not an asset 🙂 You may have to pick up a product, use it at home for awhile, keep a journal and then come back for the focus group. Some companies are region specific so in addition to the nationwide ones that Mlynn has listed, look for local offices in your area.
what is a focus group, what do u have to do,
I was withpinecone about 5-7 years ago and it was ok. It seemed that I would be getting an email survey once a week a 1 out of 4 time I would be qualifies for a $5 survey.
I tried to get a pay pal account through a credit card via internet but I could not qualify because of my bad credit and loans.
Not every survey company is write for every one. I try not to wqaist my time on paypal surveys.
I am from the Philippines.. Can anyone tell me if i can still join these surverys and still get paid even if im not from USA? badly need ur answer.. please help me.. thank u very much..
I am from the Philippines.. i’ve been looking for real online-job for 3 years now even if i have a routinary 8-hours job because i want to make a difference in my life.. Unluckily, for that 3 long years still i have not found any legit one that really pays money by taking surverys or whatsoever until i come accross to this site.. Are all these for real? no scam? If so, can anybody tell me if i can join in these surveys and still get paid even if i am from Philippines? I badly some help and answers to my questions. thank u very much and God bless u all..
Okay, I removed OpinionBar from the list. I got a $1 survey from OpinionBar recently, was wondering should I take the survey. Thanks you guys for letting me know the potential danger!
With Opinion Bar, you rate other sites and as part of the surveys you will be redirected to the site you are evaluating in a new window.
So, I think they will never be able to say they are 100% secure because they can’t guarantee that the partner sites they are having you evaluate would be secure, that would be up to that company having the research done.
Hi, just wanted to warn you that you might want to consider taking Opinion Bar off the list. I signed up with them, tried to take a survey, but my security settings told me that the network they are on is not secure. I did further research and found that other people were having similar issues as well as problems with payment. They might be legit, but it seems as though they have been hacked. At any rate, I don’t think it’s safe to use at this time.
-Danielle
Hi
I have a question.
I noticed one survey company said when you accumulate 1,000 points, they will then send you a check.
My question is, how many points do I get to complete EACH SURVEY?
Thanks
Carol
Hi Carol,
All the paid survey sites on this list is legitimate, and you can sign up with them (as many as you feel comfortable), starting with the best on the top. Good luck!
Hi Everyone,
I am looking for part time income doing some surveys, but don’t know where to start.
Can someone suggest 2 good Legitimate survey sites? I am new to this.
😀
Pinecone Research is great!!! Payouts are immediate.
😛
I belong to two surveys sites that pay one is Opinion Place and they pay by paypal and the other is Opinion Outpost and they pay by check.
Thanks for the heads up Kat! I have corrected it. sorry for the inconvenience.
Welcome to MySurvey123.com! :cheer:
The link for “E-Poll” takes you to “Ipsos i Say”.
hi i was wondering on cash lagoon do they actually have surveys or just offers thanks,
paul and do they pay by check thanks
Hi Ruth, MySurvey.com IS on the list, actually it’s #2 on the list as NFO MySurvey.
You can make nothing after joining zillon surveys if you only joined junk survey sites. The ones on this lists are the real legit ones that actually pay.
I joined a zillion surveys but the only one I still belong to and get paid consistently is MySurvey.com I don’t see it on the list, where is it? The rest were a waste of time.
does anybody know anything about your free survey?
Hi Frank, did you registered at MySurvey123.com? If yes – I couldn’t find your account, and Could you please email me (through the Contact Me) your name, and email address and user name (if you still remember), and I will check it out and activate your account manually if I have to. Thanks!
I have not received my comfirmation e-mail or password. please reply,THANK YOU.
Hey all….I have never installed the opinion square software but I still get plenty of surveys from them.
I really like them because even if you dont qualify they have a little game, which is typically worth 25 points.
Hi Betty, I registered with them over almost 4 years ago – I don’t remember installing any software (maybe I did but I couldn’t remember). I don’t receive many surveys from them – maybe because I didn’t install their software?? 😮 Anyway I haven’t heard anyone complaining about their software, but if you don’t feel comfortable about installing it, I would suggest just skip them.
I attempted to register for OPINION SQUARE and i was ask to click to install their softward then I had a notine that this soft ware could damage my computer. I didn’t finish the reg. I wanted to get your advice on this.
I appreciate your help.
Thanks,
Betty
Hi Betty, I am not sure what’s wrong with SurveyExchange. It seems they have a new system which is not working (couldn’t register), and I tried to login and they said they can’t find my user name! 🙁 This is not the first time that SurveyExchange has this kind of problem – last time they changed their company name (I couldn’t remember their old name) and they lost some old member’s accounts. Now this time they lost mine. I couldn’t remember how much I have left in my account but I am sure it’s less than minimum payout.
Hi Betty, which link you clicked that won’t open?
Hi Mei,
I have a problem as of today. As i continue to sign up with more survey companies, today I clicked to sign up and it won’t open. Not sure where the problem lies. Do you have any idea as to how I should handle it.
Thanks,
Betty
Hi Kevin, I would suggest you sign up with the few focus group companies after #81 at least. 🙂
hi i have joined most of the ones up to #81 can someone tell the good ones past 81 dont want to have to join all to get the good ones
Hi! My name is Lawrence Wright, and I am the Research Associate at the UCR eLab, the world
Im new to this what is paypal?
Hi CC – stay away from Vindale Research – not a survey site. Check out the “Paid Survey Scam” section on this site.
Hey,
Has anyone heard of Vindale Research?
I don’t know if this site is legit.
Thanks
LiveWire asked for my social security number. I did not sign up.
What do you all think?
Hi Vonnie, LiveWire is very legit. I have been paid by them (provided my SSN of course) a couple of times and NO problems whatsoever. However, they only have limited number of surveys (like 2 -3 surveys/year), so if you don’t feel comfortable giving your SSN, there isn’t much to lose.
#51 on this list – LiveWire asked for a social security number. I did not sign up.
What do you all think?
Hi Dot – Yea I have taken surveys for Opinion Place and also been paid (via Paypal).
Hi, Thank you all for the info. Has any taken any surveys for opinion place? Thank you
I almost gave up on Survey Spot because I was only getting non-paying surveys. But I kept doing them and then all of sudden they started rolling in. Online focus groups for $20-$30 for an hours time, paid surveys between $1-$5 (sometimes a few a day) and products for testing. My teenager gets lots of paid surveys. It’s not always like this but I make money at least once a week.
Hi Dot, same thing happened to me… you will get cash surveys – it’s just take a while. Just do some sweepstakes ones when you feel like it and have time. Also you can login to your account and check available surveys.
Hi, I signed up for survey spot and the only surveys Iam seeing are the ones where you get changes for the sweepstakes. How do you get surveys that you are paid for? Thank you
what’s the difference between a Focus Groups and surveys?