A patient's time in research, per hour
$100$88 to $120
USD per hour
- How it is computed
- What patients, caregivers and consumers are paid per hour in research interviews and sponsor engagement (fair market value guidance included).
- Strength
- Measured: published rates or prices
The evidence (4)
- Individual patient or caregiver engagement with a sponsor, fair market value range
National Health Council, Fair Market Value Hourly Rate Methodology (updated June 2024), 2024-06. Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06.
$55 - $120
- Honorarium for patients and caregivers in market research studies, hourly rate
Rare Patient Voice, Time is money, 2017-11. Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06.
$100 per hour
- Honorarium for patients and family caregivers in market research studies, typical hourly rate
Rare Patient Voice, Time is money, 2023-01. Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06.
$120 per hour
- Moderated consumer research session, most common incentive
User Interviews, The Ultimate Guide to User Research Incentives (updated January 2025), 2025-01. Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06.
$100/hour