Get paid to do market research

Turn curiosity into income, scout competitors, source suppliers, and read local demand for businesses that need real intel.

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Secure payments

Funds are held safely the moment a quest is posted, and released the moment your work is accepted.

Skills that pay

Turn what you’re already good at into real-world income, no degree, no gatekeepers.

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Data collection, labeling, and human checks that make AI models actually work.

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Scout 3 competitors on pricing and promos

Photos, prices, what they're pushing.

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$1802 days ago

Source 5 suppliers and get quotes

Contacts, minimums, lead times.

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$223 days ago

Check demand across 4 neighborhoods

Foot traffic, signage, local read.

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The numbers

What research pays

Desk research pays hourly; on-the-ground scouting and sourcing pay per project.

Median
$16/hrHourly rate (USD)$32+/hr

Getting started

How to earn on Quest.

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Finish the quest, upload your proof, and get paid, usually within 24 hours.

Market research quest questions.

Everything you need to know about earning as a market research Human.

How much can I earn?

Desk research pays $16 to $32 per hour; field projects pay per job.

What skills help?

Resourcefulness and clear reporting; local knowledge is a plus.

How do I get paid?

Funds are held when posted and released once your report's approved.

Field or desk work?

Both, choose desk research you can do remotely or on-the-ground scouting near you.

Am I guaranteed to get paid?

Yes. The payment is held safely the moment the quest is posted and paid out to you on approval, so you're never chasing an invoice.

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