How to Make Money with Online Surveys

I began doing online surveys as a method to supplement my income while building my internet enterprises from the ground up.

In the evenings, I would take surveys and earn $5-$25.

Though it may not appear to be much, it has contributed to the payment of bills, weekly groceries, internet, and even the funding of this site.

How much can you make with online paid surveys?

If you put in the time and effort, you may make anywhere from $100 to $500 each month, in my experience.

I personally have made over ? $8500 with online surveys.

Yes, crazy!

It wasn’t quick cash, but it was extra cash that I could count on without putting in much effort or commitment.

Today, depending on how busy I am, I still make between $100 and $250 per month.

❤ My current favourite survey sites are Swagbucks, Pureprofile, and Octopus.

Best Paying Survey Sites

When it comes to finding the best survey sites, one of the most significant factors for me is that they pay actual money to my bank account or PayPal account.

However, I have received gift cards and things in addition to the cash on occasion.

My criteria are

Free – You should never have to pay to join a survey site.
Low payout rates – Most survey sites usually have a minimum payout, generally $5-$20.
Available Surveys – I prefer sites that have a constant stream of surveys available to do.
Pays in cash

Testing Survey Sites

? I usually double-check that each new survey site I join pays, as I’ve had some negative experiences with sites that don’t.

So I’d only do as much as the minimum payout, cash out, and wait for my first paycheck before doing anything else.

Top Online Survey Sites

When it comes to online survey sites, there are a plethora of choices out there.

Here in this list, I share with you all the ones that I have tried, tested, and have successfully cashed out.

Swagbucks has been around since 2005, having already paid members over $615 Million.

Payout Options: Paypal, Gift Cards
Minimum Cashout: $5

Apart from taking surveys, you can also earn cash from

Shopping online
Playing desktop and mobile games
Surfing the web and watching videos

⭐ To date, I have made over $2000 from Swagbucks. You can create a FREE Swagbucks account here and get a $5 bonus just for signing up!

Remember to get your bonus simply verify your email account and earn 300 points within 30 days (about 3-4 surveys) and install your browser extension.

Check out my guide on How to earn up to $500 a year with Swagbucks.

2. PrizeRebel

PrizeRebel is a top-rated online survey site similar to Swagbucks, with a range of ways to earn rewards including surveys, purchasing, and even viewing movies.

Payout Options: Paypal, Gift Cards
Minimum Cashout: $5

? Tip: PrizeRebel, offers one of the most lucrative referral programs out there where you can earn between 15%-30% of the lifetime of their earnings.

3. Respondent

Respondent is one of the best-paying survey sites around, with payouts ranging from $20 to $250. My biggest pay was $125 for a survey. The studies/surveys are actually extremely interesting, and they are targeted at professionals.

Payout Options: Paypal
Minimum Cashout: None, for each survey you complete you be credited

4. Octopus

Octopus is a newcomer to the market. They are, in my experience, the highest-paying online survey sites in Australia. Since joining them in 2020, I have earned slightly around ? $700.

Who can join: Australia
Payout Options: Bank Account
Minimum Cashout: $20

? Tips: When you receive an email from them, make sure you do it soon, the quotas often get filled fast.

5. Pureprofile

Pureprofile has been in business since 2000 and is even publicly traded in Australia. They have a considerable number of surveys accessible, and the pay each survey is substantial, ranging from $1 to $5 and occasionally more.

Who can join: Australia, United Kingdom
Payout Options: Bank, Movie Vouchers
Minimum Cashout: $20

6. Prolific

Another high-paying survey site is Prolific, which focuses on academic research. Despite the fact that I don’t get many surveys, the high rewards per survey and modest payout compensate for this. They also pay in pounds.

Payout Options: Paypal
Minimum Cashout: $5

7. Askable

Askable is a market research and online survey platform rolled into one. What I like best about the online polls is that they always pay between $5 and $15. You can earn anywhere from $15 to $100+ for market research.

Who can join: Australia
Payout Options: Paypal
Minimum Cashout: None

8. MyOpinions

MyOpinions is another Australian survey site that I have had good success with. They always have a large number of surveys available, and my favourite feature is their instant PayPal cashout.

Who can join: Australia
Payout Options: Paypal, Gift Card
Minimum Cashout: $20

? Note: They also have a loyalty program where you can earn up to 10% extra each week usually credited on a Monday.

Grabpoints is very similar to Swagbucks and PrizeRebel. They are more of an aggregator, offering surveys from a variety of different survey sites.

Who can join: Worldwide
Payout Options: Paypal
Minimum Cashout: $5

10. Attapoll

Attapoll is one of the best mobile survey sites that are done through a mobile app. They also offer instant cash out.

Payout Options: Paypal, Revolut
Minimum Cashout: $5

Other Online Survey Sites

As previously said, there are many more sites available, but I have yet to try them all.

But I will list them here in case you may want to try them.

Survey Junkie
American Consumer Opinion (worldwide)
MyPoints
Qmee
OpinionWorld
Vindale Research
Pinecone Research
Inbox Dollars.

For Australian

When it comes to the best survey sites for Australians my favourite ones are

I discovered that the Australian Surveys Website pays out substantially more each survey than the international ones. For International ones, we do benefit from a lower currency rate which usually means higher earnings per survey.

My strategy and tips on how I made over $8500 with online surveys

? This is my very simple strategy

I set a daily or weekly goal. I found it helps to keep me motivated. Mine was between $25-$50 a week.
Track your earnings. I use an excel sheet.
Start with your highest-paying site first and work your way down. I found this is the quickest way to reach my weekly goals.
Lastly be consistent.

To maximize your earnings

Join as many survey sites as possible; the more opportunities you have, the more money you will be able to earn.
If you completely fill out a profile, you will likely receive more survey opportunities.
You will discover that if you take your time and are honest, you will be screened out less.
Make sure you read all of the questions, as many surveys include test questions to weed out those who are rushing through them.
Don’t be concerned if you are screened out; it might be irritating and infuriating at times, but it happens to everyone.
Always perform a test. I usually complete the bare minimum payout initially and then wait for payment before further. Yes, there are a few shoddy surveys floating around.
Cash out as soon as possible; never leave huge sums because you never know when anything will result in a ban. My account was only banned once, and it was due to a mistake, but it took 6 months to get it back.
Make most of your referrals. Referrals can be made via social media, a blog, or even a YouTube channel. Simply avoid spamming; no one likes spam.

Final Words

Making money online with surveys is a great way to make some additional cash without taking on too much risk or committing too much time.

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