How much can I make from taking paid surveys?

The answer really depends on several factors: 1). How many legitimate paid survey sites did you sign up with; 2). Your demographic profile which determines the number and types of surveys you get and qualify; 3). The amount of time you spend participating in surveys, focus groups, etc; 4). How lucky you are when it comes to drawings, rattles and sweepstakes.

I would say if you signed up a number of good survey sites and take the majority of the surveys you are invited, you could make $1000 to $2000 a year in cash, gift certificates and prize combined. After over 3 years doing surveys, currently I personally earn average $200 a month (spend about an hour a day) from taking online surveys (no counting referrals).

Can you really make $100 an hour? – It is possible to make $100 for an one hour focus group discussion, but you won’t have this kind of opportunity to fill a whole day’s work. The truth is, you are not going to get rich or make a full time salary by doing paid surveys. However you certainly CAN make pretty good extra cash.