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Helion Research mystery shopping assignments pay around €5 to €150 each, as an indicative range. Short, simple tasks pay less; longer visits, detailed reports or specialist assignments such as car dealership evaluations pay more. The exact fee for every assignment is shown in your account before you accept it.
Last updated: October 2026
What determines your fee
- Length of the assignment. Most assignments take 15 minutes to 1 hour, plus a short online report.
- Level of detail in the report. Assignments with longer questionnaires or more observations pay more.
- Specialist assignments. Visits such as car dealership evaluations, which may need a driving licence, are at the higher end of the range.
- Required purchases. If an assignment includes a purchase, it is reimbursed up to the amount announced on the Job Board, on top of your fee.
| Type of assignment | Indicative fee |
|---|---|
| Short, simple task | Lower end of the range (from around €5) |
| Standard visit with an online report | Middle of the range |
| Longer or specialist visit, e.g. a car dealership evaluation | Higher end of the range (up to around €150) |
Purchases and expenses
The expenses that will be reimbursed are stated clearly before you accept each assignment. Purchases are reimbursed up to the announced amount. Other costs, such as petrol or parking, are usually not reimbursed unless the assignment details say so.
When and how you get paid
- When: around the 20th of the month after your visit. A visit on 4 June is paid around 20 July.
- How: by bank transfer (IBAN), PayPal or Skrill, depending on your country.
- Pay statement: from the 15th of the month you can check in your account which assignments and amounts will be paid.
- Tip: double-check your payment details. Wrong details delay payment and can lead to extra bank charges.
Tax and contractor status
Mystery shoppers work for Helion Research as independent contractors, not employees. The fee offered is the full payment you receive, and you are responsible for your own tax declarations.
How to get more assignments
- Complete your profile fully. The more information you give, the more assignments you can be matched to.
- Check the Job Board regularly and subscribe to our emails. We work per project, so new assignments appear when a project starts in your area.
- Many shoppers combine several assignments to increase their income.
Never pay to get paid
Joining Helion Research is free, and we never send money upfront or ask you to transfer money. If someone asks you to, it is a scam. Read how to recognise fake messages on our Scam warning page.
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