How it works
Sign up and complete your demographic profile. Researchers post studies that match your demographics. Each study shows the estimated time and pay upfront. Complete the study, submit your responses, and wait up to 22 days for approval. Once approved, cash out to PayPal weekly with no fees.
Pros
- Enforces minimum $8/hour rate
- academic rigor
- reliable weekly payouts
- no fees
- transparent study details before you start
Cons
- Study availability fluctuates wildly
- 22-day approval wait
- requires good demographic match
- can be screened out
Pro Tips
Keep the Prolific tab open and enable browser notifications. Fill out all optional profile questions to maximize matching. Check weekday mornings for the most studies.
Earnings & Payout
$6-12/hour, $50-100/week active
$6 / £6
PayPal (via Hyperwallet)
Easy-Moderate
1-3 weeks
UK, US, CA, AU, DE, FR, NL, ES, IT, PL, AT, BE, CH, DK, FI, IE, NO, SE
Getting Started with Prolific
Sign up
Create your account on Prolific using a valid email address.
Use the same email you use for PayPal or your preferred payout method.
Available In
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Frequently Asked Questions
Prolific typically pays $6-12/hour, $50-100/week active. Your actual earnings depend on your location, time invested, and the types of tasks available. Some users earn more by combining Prolific with other platforms.
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