UserTesting
Get paid to record yourself testing websites and apps (think-aloud usability tests).
Monthly earnings
£0–£200/mo
Startup cost
£0
Time per week
1-4 hrs
Difficulty
Medium
Earnings are estimates from published sources. Difficulty is our rating: needs some basic skills, setup or patience.
The basics
What it is and how it works
Pass a practice test, then apply for short screeners. If you qualify, you record your screen and voice while using a site or app. Paid via PayPal roughly 14 days after a qualifying test.
Where the money comes from
How the model works
- Brands need opinions
- The platform finds people like you
- You answer and get paid per task
Honest numbers
What you could realistically earn
UserTesting's help centre lists $4 for a short test (about 5-7 mins), $10 for a standard unmoderated test (about 15-20 mins), and $30-$120 for live conversations depending on length. Volume is irregular because most screeners reject applicants.
Earnings scenarios (illustrative)
- Getting started · the published low end£0
- Steady · midpoint of the range£100
- Committed · the published top end£200
Illustrative only, using the published range for UserTesting (£0–£200 a month). The yearly view simply multiplies by 12. It is not a forecast: real results vary and many people earn less.
Step by step
How to get started
- 1
Sign up at usertesting.com as a contributor/tester
- 2
Complete the unpaid practice test and wait for approval
- 3
Fill your profile and demographics accurately
- 4
Apply to screeners; complete rated tests; get paid via PayPal
- Start on usertesting.com →
Costs
Free. Needs a computer/device with microphone (and usually webcam for some tests).
Restrictions
Must pass practice test; 18+; device/browser requirements; screener eligibility
Risks and catches
Most screeners fail; irregular invitations; AI-generated answers banned; payment delay about 14 days
Sources
- https://www.usertesting.com/
- https://help.usertesting.com/hc/en-us/articles/11880240002845-Participant-compensation
- https://ukmarketstoday.co.uk/best-survey-sites-uk/
Last checked: 9 November 2026. Terms change, so always check the platform before you sign up.
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