{"id":4669,"date":"2020-08-20T22:45:59","date_gmt":"2020-08-21T05:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/?p=4669"},"modified":"2020-08-21T00:24:12","modified_gmt":"2020-08-21T07:24:12","slug":"is-taking-online-surveys-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-taking-online-surveys-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Taking Surveys for Money Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Online survey companies dominate the \u2018work from home\u2019 niche these days, but is there anything beyond the stock images and enticing slogans? But it wouldn&#8217;t be fair to write a scathing review of an entire industry without research to back it up. Everybody seems to have an opinion about online surveys for money, and it\u2019s difficult to say who is correct. Some people insist they\u2019re legitimate, while others claim there isn\u2019t one company offering real money-making opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We looked into this carefully and discovered some surprising things about the so-called \u2018paid-survey\u2019 industry. So, can you actually make money taking online surveys? In short, yes\u2014but it\u2019s a little more complicated than that. But are surveys for money worth it? It all depends on how much you value your time. So we\u2019ll give you a better idea of what it\u2019s really like to try earning money with online surveys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ebbb02ea9f7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ebbb02ea9f7\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-taking-online-surveys-worth-it\/#how-surveys-make-money\" >How Surveys Make Money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-taking-online-surveys-worth-it\/#is-taking-surveys-for-money-worth-it\" >Is Taking Surveys for Money Worth It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-taking-online-surveys-worth-it\/#how-to-separate-scams-from-legitimate-companies\" >How to Separate Scams from Legitimate Companies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-taking-online-surveys-worth-it\/#the-best-online-survey-sites\" >The Best Online Survey Sites<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-taking-online-surveys-worth-it\/#surveysavvy\" >SurveySavvy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-taking-online-surveys-worth-it\/#swagbucks\" >SwagBucks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-taking-online-surveys-worth-it\/#harris-poll\" >Harris Poll<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-taking-online-surveys-worth-it\/#other-popular-online-surveys-for-money-options\" >Other Popular Online Surveys for Money Options<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-taking-online-surveys-worth-it\/#faq\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-surveys-make-money\"><\/span><strong>How Surveys Make Money<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/photo-1557804506-669a67965ba0.jpg\" alt=\"Image of market research.\" class=\"wp-image-4671\"\/><figcaption> Companies use surveys as a tool for market research.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>How do online surveys make money, and how do they pay people to take them? While it seems like a silly question to ask, it\u2019s vital to understanding why online surveys can be profitable. It\u2019s all about market research\u2014companies frequently hold focus groups and conduct surveys to gauge consumer opinions and predict trends. Surveys are a small part of a massive industry that dictates what we see in stores and on billboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/money.howstuffworks.com\/business-communications\/how-online-surveys-work.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">HowStuffWorks<\/a>, market research companies generally charge between $2,500 and $5,000 for a 200-person survey, typically conducted by email. In exchange for answering the survey, companies often provide participants with rewards like coupons, monetary compensation, or free products. In reality, very little of that 2.5 to 5k price tag ever finds its way back to the people answering questions. Next, we\u2019ll expose the reality of online surveys and why you probably won\u2019t be able to make a living taking them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-taking-surveys-for-money-worth-it\"><\/span><strong>Is Taking Surveys for Money Worth It?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/sharon-mccutcheon-556371-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\" Image of a person counting money.\" class=\"wp-image-2000\"\/><figcaption>When taking surveys for money, think in terms of \u2018ones,\u2019 not \u2018hundreds.\u2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now here\u2019s the real question\u2014are paid online surveys worth it? Can you really make thousands of dollars just for offering your opinion to a paid survey site as a side hustle in your spare time? Or are these surveys for money just scams? It all depends on a few factors, including how much you value your time. Online surveys range in length from a few multiple choice questions to over a hundred. Thus, it can take a long time to finish them up (especially if you answer honestly).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pay rate per survey varies widely between legitimate companies, but<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveypolice.com\/blog\/how-much-do-online-surveys-pay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Survey Police<\/a> reports an average rate of $0.50-$5.00 per survey. That\u2019s not a lot of money&#8211;certainly not thousands of dollars. In some cases, survey companies don\u2019t have a straightforward payment process. Many companies tally your earnings in the form of \u2018points\u2019. You often need to earn points beyond some arbitrary reward threshold before being cashed out\u2014and that\u2019s if you\u2019re lucky. Survey scams are notorious for deceptive (but not always illegal) advertising, paying out only rewards with \u2018$xx.xx value\u2019 instead of actual cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do the research and find legitimate surveys for money, they are certainly an easy way to make a few dollars. You might even bring in hundreds if you play your cards right. For some people, this is a great way to spend downtime at the office or earn a little bar money. And if that\u2019s what you\u2019re looking for, fantastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many people, however, the prospect of making a living taking surveys just never pans out. Some people have done it, but it\u2019s a lot less lucrative than many companies would have you believe. The vast majority of people who take online surveys don\u2019t make thousands of dollars per month doing it. Though, to be fair, it\u2019s not entirely impossible. It&#8217;s just very unlikely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-separate-scams-from-legitimate-companies\"><\/span><strong>How to Separate Scams from Legitimate Companies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we conclude, it\u2019s worth noting that there are many legitimate survey sites that offer some (usually meager) compensation for taking surveys. Keep in mind, we\u2019re not trashing legitimate online survey sites. They pay what they deem your survey time is worth, which usually happens to be very little. It\u2019s very likely the easiest way to make money online so it can be a good work-from-home experiment for many people. So, what\u2019s a reasonable amount of time for you to spend answering questions for a few bucks or an Amazon gift card?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-best-online-survey-sites\"><\/span><strong>The Best Online Survey Sites<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"surveysavvy\"><\/span><strong>SurveySavvy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveysavvy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">SurveySavvy<\/a> is a reputable survey website that exchanges cash for taking surveys. Unlike many other sites, this company offers real money for your time, and you can get your paycheck at any time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"swagbucks\"><\/span><strong>SwagBucks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swagbucks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">SwagBucks<\/a> is a relatively well-known online survey company that offers non-cash rewards for your time. Survey points can be redeemed in the form of gift cards and shopping points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"harris-poll\"><\/span><strong>Harris Poll<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/theharrispoll.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">Harris Poll<\/a> is one of the highest-regarded survey sites out there. This company offers points for surveys, along with other perks not found on other sites. Like SwagBucks, Harris Poll points can be redeemed on gift cards and similar items, but there\u2019s no cash compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"other-popular-online-surveys-for-money-options\"><\/span><strong>Other Popular Online Surveys for Money Options<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveyjunkie.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">Survey Junkie<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inboxdollars.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">InboxDollars<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mypoints.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">MyPoints<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opinionoutpost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">Opinion Outpost<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oneopinion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">OneOpinion<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1594745000348\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is taking paid surveys worth it? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you expect a full-time income and a comfortable lifestyle only from taking surveys, you\u2019ll be disappointed. Taking online surveys is usually only worth it if you\u2019re realistic about your expectations. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1594745026930\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What can you earn from taking online surveys?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can earn money, rewards points, and\/or gift cards for taking online surveys. For many people, that\u2019s good enough to do a study here and there.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1594745071428\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Are online surveys legit? <\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Although many online surveys are scams, there are a few legitimate survey sites that offer compensation in the form of cash or reward points.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1594745213198\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are some legit online survey sites that pay?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">SurveySavvy, SwagBucks, and Harris Poll are three legitimate, reputable online survey sites. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it\u2014was any of this information really that much of a shock? Get-rich-quick schemes have been around for centuries, and many illegitimate survey companies make ridiculous promises to steal your time and personal information. However, if you find legitimate companies and take a down-to-earth approach, you might just make a buck or win some free movie tickets.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Online survey companies dominate the \u2018work from home\u2019 niche these days, but is there anything beyond the stock images and enticing slogans? But it wouldn't be fair to write a scathing review of an entire industry without research to back it up. 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