Paid Research Studies in New York (NYC)
Get paid $50–$300+ for online research studies, surveys, and remote focus groups open to NY residents, plus in-person studies in New York when available. New York City has one of the densest concentrations of market-research and focus-group facilities in the country, plus constant online recruiting from NYC panels.
Online studies open to NY residents
266 online studies are open to anyone in NY right now — take part from home, on your schedule, plus 3 in-person studies in New York.
Focus Group in NYC on Online Shopping - $225
How do online shopping habits affect your purchasing decisions? Participants are invited to a 135-minute in-person focus group about sharing insights on current online shopping trends. Qualified participants will receive $225 if completed by September 2, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and qualification criteria may change at any time without notice.
Research Study on Skincare - $200
Are you passionate about skincare? Participants are invited to a 120-minute online research study about skincare routines and preferences. Qualified participants will receive $200 if completed by September 16, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and qualification criteria may change at any time without notice.
Focus Group on Tech Devices - $140
What features would you like to see in the next generation of tech devices? Residents in the Queens, NY area are invited to participate in a 75-minute in-person interview about emerging technology devices taking place August 18-29. Sessions are available in Queens, NY, the Bronx, NY, Chicago, IL, and Fort Worth, TX. Qualified participants will receive $140. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Space is limited, subject to availability. Criteria for qualification are subject to change at any time and without notice.
Research Study on Private Market Investing - $85
Have you invested in private companies before? Participants are invited to a 60-minute online research study about your experiences with private market investments. Qualified participants will receive $85 if completed by September 21, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and qualification criteria may change at any time without notice.
Research Study on Financial Crime Prevention - $22
How can financial institutions enhance their crime prevention efforts? Participants are invited to a 15-minute online unmoderated task about financial crime prevention and regulatory technology. Qualified participants will receive $22 if completed by August 29, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and qualification criteria may change at any time without notice.
Research Study on Employee Technology Management - $85
How does your organization handle employee technology? Participants are invited to a 60-minute online interview about managing employee computers and workplace technology. Qualified participants will receive $85 if completed by September 4, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and qualification criteria may change at any time without notice.
Research Study on Building Management Systems - $100
Are you aware of the latest pricing strategies in building management systems? Participants are invited to a 60-minute online interview about subscription-led commercial models and their impact on software procurement and delivery. Qualified participants will receive $100 if completed by September 11, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and qualification criteria may change at any time without notice.
Research Study on Cancer Care Referral Pathways - $350
How do healthcare providers make referral decisions in cancer care? Participants are invited to a 60-minute online research study about referral workflows, key decision factors, and the challenges faced. Qualified participants will receive $350 if completed by September 19, 2026. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and qualification criteria may change at any time without notice.
Research Study on Back Pain Treatment - $50
Have you been struggling with back pain and treatment decisions? Participants are invited to a 60-minute online research study about their back pain experiences and treatment options. Qualified participants will receive $50 if completed by 2026-08-31. If you are interested in participating, please sign up and take the survey to see if you qualify! Spots are limited and tend to fill fast. Applying doesn't guarantee a slot, and qualification criteria may change at any time without notice.
How to get paid for research studies in New York
Most paid research open to New York (NYC) is now online — remote focus groups over video, online interviews, paid surveys, product tests, and diary studies you can do from home, open to anyone in NY. New York City has one of the densest concentrations of market-research and focus-group facilities in the country, plus constant online recruiting from NYC panels. StudySnag aggregates these into one feed so you don't have to hunt across panels, Craigslist, and university boards.
Most studies pay $50–$300, and paid clinical trials can pay significantly more. Because the studies are remote, you can take part whether you're near Manhattan or Brooklyn or anywhere else in NY — and in-person focus groups and trials in New York are listed here whenever recruiters are running them.
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Who runs paid research in New York
- The Midtown facility cluster
- Commercial market-research firms run dedicated focus-group suites concentrated in Midtown and around the Flatiron district — purpose-built rooms with observation mirrors, booked by brands and agencies rather than by any university.
- The advertising industry
- New York is where most national campaigns are made, so concept tests, ad recall studies, and creative screenings recruit ordinary New Yorkers continuously and pay well for a couple of hours.
- The academic medical centres
- Mount Sinai, NYU Langone, Columbia's Irving Medical Center, and Weill Cornell all run paid clinical research recruiting across the five boroughs.
What paid studies in New York actually pay
New York pays the highest focus-group rates in the country, and the reason is unglamorous: facility time is expensive and so is a New Yorker's evening, so incentives have to compete. A ninety-minute in-person group in Midtown commonly pays $100 to $250, against $75 to $125 for the same session in a mid-sized market. Online studies pay the national rate regardless of where you live, so the premium only applies to work you physically show up for.
Getting to in-person studies in New York
The subway is what makes New York unusual: a Midtown facility is realistically reachable from most of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, so you are not limited to studies in your own borough the way you would be limited by driving distance in a car city. Listings normally name the nearest station rather than a street address, and evening sessions are common precisely because the commute is assumed.
When recruiting picks up in New York
Recruiting runs hard from January and again from just after Labor Day, when brands and agencies plan the next cycle of work. It thins noticeably over late December and through August, when much of the industry is out of the city.
Paid research studies in New York — FAQ
Why do paid studies in NYC pay more than elsewhere?+
Because recruiters are competing for time in an expensive city with a lot of alternatives. Facility rental and participant incentives are both priced against that, which is why an in-person group here typically pays well above the same session in a smaller market. The premium is on in-person work only — online studies pay the same national rate wherever you live.
Do I need to live in Manhattan to take part?+
No. The subway means most Midtown and Flatiron facilities are reachable from Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and much of New Jersey, and recruiters know it — many studies deliberately want a mix of boroughs. Online studies open to New York State residents have no location requirement at all.
How is this different from the NYU and Columbia pages?+
Those cover research recruiting through the universities — campus subject pools and their affiliated medical centres. This page covers the commercial side: the market-research and advertising industry, which is far larger in New York than the academic side and recruits from the general public.
How much do paid research studies in New York pay?+
Most paid studies for New York, NY participants pay between $50 and $300, while clinical trials can pay much more. You'll always see the exact payout before you register.
Are there online paid studies for New York residents?+
Yes. Many studies are fully online and open to anyone in NY, so you can take part from Manhattan or anywhere nearby. In-person focus groups and clinical trials are also listed when available.
Do I need to be a student to join?+
No — anyone US-based can join. New York students, professionals, and retirees all qualify for different studies.
How do I get started?+
Create a free StudySnag account, tell us a bit about yourself, and browse the studies you qualify for in New York. Registering for a study takes one tap.
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How much do paid research studies in New York pay?
Paid research studies open to NY residents typically pay $50–$300+, and clinical trials pay more; the top study on StudySnag right now pays $350. Right now 266 online studies are open to anyone in NY, plus 3 in-person studies in New York. You always see the exact payout before you register, and it's free to join.
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