Teen Side Hustles: Top 10 Paid Survey Sites in 2025

 

 

Freecash

With over 11 million users, Freecash is one of the most popular platforms for making money online. Unlike other platforms in this article, Freecash is a Get-Paid-To (GPT) platform that hosts many paid tasks, including online surveys. Completing surveys will gain you Freecash Coins, which you can redeem for a unique range of rewards, including cash, as well as gaming skins, crypto, and gift cards. 

With a low minimum withdrawal requirement, you can earn rewards quickly and securely on Freecash, with cash and gift card withdrawals processed within 24 hours and crypto within minutes. Plus, the Freecash mobile app makes it easy to earn money wherever you are. 

MySoapBox

MySoapBox is an online research hub that aims to connect people with brand surveys to gather valuable responses. Each survey pays between $0.75 and $1.50 and takes between 5 and 10 minutes to complete, so you can make some fast money with this site. However, MySoapBox is one of the few survey platforms that only pays out gift cards from stores like Amazon or Walmart, which is great for a weekend shopping spree with friends, but not so great if you're after real cash. In addition, you need to earn $25 in points before you can redeem them for a gift card, so it can take some time to complete surveys before you get paid.

YouGov

YouGov provides essential information on public opinion on everything from politics to pop music, from around the world. In fact, it’s said to be the most quoted research source in the world, and you could be a part of it, all while earning great rewards like cash or gift cards for popular stores like GameStop, Amazon, and Old Navy. 

Usually, each survey takes between 5 and 7 minutes to complete, although you may occasionally get a longer survey that pays more. Like some other platforms, YouGov rewards you with points, with 1,000 points worth about $0.90. However, differently to most platforms, you need to have earned at least $50 to cash out, which is a whopping 55,000 points, making it one of the platforms with the highest minimum cashout. 

PaidViewPoint

PaidViewPoint could be a great survey site for teens who want to earn some cash via PayPal and gift cards in exchange for completing a variety of surveys. The platform offers surveys that are ideal for teens, featuring lots of interactivity and pictures to make the experience more engaging and fun. It also has other features to set it apart from the competition, including: 

You must have at least $15 to claim your earnings, but after that you only need $10, which speeds up the pace at which you receive your rewards.

Toluna

Described as a social voting platform, Toluna hosts paid online surveys on a variety of topics to suit teens, like shopping, sports, movies, and travel. In contrast to some other platforms, Toluna goes to great lengths to make sure you only get surveys that intrigue you by asking you to fill out a profile survey before you start.

Typically, you'll earn between 2,000 and 4,000 points for completing surveys, and you'll need 30,000 points, the equivalent of $10, to cash out. When you're ready to redeem your earnings, Toluna rewards you with gift cards, movie tickets, cryptocurrency, and PayPal. Just remember that Toluna only allows you to withdraw $35 in PayPal funds at any one time, which may slow down your earning pace. 

Survey Junkie

While you need to be at least 18 to join this site, Survey Junkie is one of the most well-known and respected survey sites online. If you want to join the 10 million members already making money using it, you can get a sign-up bonus of 100 points just by verifying your email address and filling out your personal profile. 

With an average survey length of 15 minutes, you can quickly earn some good pocket money, but it's important to note that your earnings won't be instant; Survey Junkie generally takes 3–4 days to review and credit your account.

 

 

MyPoints

With a history that dates back to 1996, it's no surprise that MyPoints, one of the earliest survey platforms, is included in our article. It primarily rewards users with PayPal cash and gift cards from a variety of popular retailers such as Target, Sephora, Walmart, and Apple, so you can use your earnings to purchase a wide variety of products. 

MyPoints also has additional benefits such as a $5 sign-up bonus and a generous referral program where you can earn 10% of all the points your referred friend earns on the platform. With the added convenience of a mobile app for earning on the go, MyPoints could be a good option for teens hoping to make a few bucks, although it can be difficult to qualify for surveys on this platform, which can be frustrating.

Unlock Surveys

As one of the leading survey platforms in the U.S., Unlock Surveys or Springboard America welcomes teens ages 14 and up to participate in surveys and impact global brands and products with their opinions. It hosts a wide variety of surveys on topics ranging from product feedback to lifestyle questions, all based on the American experience. 

They offer a wide variety of cash rewards, from Amazon gift cards and Google Play credits to cash via PayPal or prepaid debit cards, so you have plenty of spending options. However, it's likely that you'll only receive between 1 and 4 surveys per month, and with a minimum payout of $25, you'll need to spend a bit more time on this platform to earn. 

LifePoints

LifePoints is a popular online survey site that provides relevant and engaging surveys to its members and has paid out over a huge $22 million since launching. Anyone over the age of 16 can join this survey community and take surveys in exchange for points that can be redeemed for PayPal, Venmo payments, or gift cards. 

In addition, there’s a chance you can get rewards without even lifting a finger because LifePoints gives out random bonus points and enrolls you in raffles for cool prizes like smartphones and TVs! When you're ready to cash out, LifePoints aims to pay you within 5 to 10 business days, which is on the longer side compared to some other platforms. 

Branded Surveys

As the name suggests, Branded Surveys gives you the opportunity to earn cash and gift cards by completing surveys for major brands. Any teenager over the age of 16 can join the site after taking a personalized survey to find relevant and eligible surveys, reducing the risk of being disqualified.

Branded Surveys pays its members in PayPal cash and gift cards, as well as direct bank transfers for those with a bank account, depositing your money within only 1 to 2 days of withdrawal. They also offer gift cards and PayPal money, as well as a weekly bonus program where you get a percentage of the points you earn that week, which increases as you level up.