Secret Shopper is a mystery shopping company that hires consumers to check out a wide array of businesses, including retail stores, restaurants, financial services and medical concerns

Expected pay: $10 to $25 per shop (or reimbursement)

Husl$core: $$$

MarketForce is a consumer experience management company that uses mystery shoppers and theater checkers to provide customer experience information to clients

Expected pay: $3 – $15

Husl$core: $$

A Closer Look enlists mystery shoppers to review retail, restaurants, senior living facilities and health clubs. It also drafts work-at-home editors and schedulers

Expected pay: below minimum wage

Husl$core: $$

BestMark is a national consumer experience research firm that specializes in sending mystery shoppers to businesses, restaurants and retail stores.

Expected pay: $10 – $25 per shop (or reimbursement for purchases)

Husl$core: $$

Certified Field Associates offers mystery shopping jobs, primarily at theaters, but has a poor payment record

Expected pay: minimal

Rating: $