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Are paid surveys worth it?

As pocket money, sometimes. Prolific requires studies to pay at least $8 an hour, while others, such as Swagbucks, pay in points.

✓ Checked 5 Nov 2026 · Next check 5 Feb 2027
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What the known names pay

PanelPayPaid out at
ProlificAt least $8 or £6 an hour, and it recommends $12 or £9$6 or £6, in cash
SwagbucksPoints: 100 SB = $1Gift cards from about $1 to $3. PayPal: sources differ, from $5 to $25
UserTestingShown for each testBy PayPal, usually 14 days after a test
Amazon Mechanical TurkClosed for good on 30 September 2026Closed

The catch

A pay floor is not a wage. You only earn while a study is open to you, and that is out of your hands.

10 hours at $8Pay slip
$80
if studies last that long
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Cash-outPay slip
$6
to reach Prolific’s minimum
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SwagbucksPay slip
500
SB for $5
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Spot the fake ones

  • An honest panel never asks you to pay.
  • A balance you can see but never withdraw is the sign of a task scam.

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