Making some extra income by working part-time weekend jobs can help pay for all the things you’ve always wanted to splurge on guilt-free or you can use this opportunity to turn it into a full-time income for later.
There are many opportunities to make extra money on the weekend, but finding the right one might be tricky.
I’ve been side hustling on the weekends or whenever I had free time for as long as I can remember.
From playing video games for gift cards and prizes, to selling products on eBay and Amazon, to creating printables to sell on Etsy, to starting a cooking YouTube channel before finding my true passion, blogging.
Quick Picks: Weekend Favorites
Here are some top picks for weekend side hustles to earn you quick money:
- Most Flexible – Freelance Writing is great weekend side job for anyone that loves writing.
- Easiest To Start – Proofreading is the perfect weekend job for anyone that loves to find errors in spelling and grammar.
- Best Survey Site – Swagbucks has a free $10 sign-up bonus! Get paid to take online surveys, watch videos, and play games.
- Best Feet Selling Website – Fun With Feet is a great marketplace to earn extra money on the weekend selling your feet pictures.
- Best Text & Flirt Site – Phrendly is a great play to earn extra money for a social butterfly who loves texting and flirting with others.
Best Weekend Jobs for Extra Income
1. Make Money Blogging
I have to start off the list with my favorite side hustle – blogging. I knew I wanted to leave my soul-sucking corporate job and had tried a few side hustles until I found blogging.
Blogging doesn’t cost a lot of money to get started and you can work on it at night, on the weekends, or just whenever you have time.
Everything about blogging checked off my list of requirements:
- ✅Inexpensive to start ($2.99/month to host a website)
- ✅Flexible schedule
- ✅Perfect for introverts
- ✅Potential full-time income
There are several ways to make money as a blogger such as:
- Displaying ads (most common)
- Affiliate products (Amazon affiliate is the most popular and easiest to get accepted)
- Sponsored posts
- Email marketing
- Sell your own products and so much more
Some of the most profitable blog niches include:
- Personal Finance
- Health / Fitness
- Lifestyle
- Cooking
- Travel
- Motherhood / Parenting
- Travel and so much more
Starting a blog is not as hard and expensive as one would think. You can have a blog up and running in under 30 minutes for just $2.99 per month with SiteGround.
If starting a blog is something you might be interested in, check out this detailed step-by-step guide on how to start a blog for non-techies.
Earning Potential: $1,000 to $100,000 per month. It varies depending on your niche and your audience size, but there are many bloggers who consistently make over $100K every month.
2. Proofreading
Proofreaders are in high demand – and if you enjoy finding spelling and grammatical errors, then this might be the perfect weekend job for you.
You can do proofreading jobs online from the comfort of your own home while setting your own hours.
If you want more information about becoming a proofreader, the FREE workshop by Proofread Anywhere can help! In 76 minutes, you will learn the ins and outs of proofreading and see if proofreading is even the right fit for you.
Earning Potential: According to Salary.com, the national average proofreader salary is $55,000 with a range of $42k to $70k.
3. Teach English Online
English is still the most sought-after second language to learn and due to recent world events, there has been an increase in online classes.
Once people get a taste of how easy it is to learn online, they don’t want to go back to the physical classroom setting. At least it’s true for me and all my classmates who are currently taking online language classes.
Most of us would not be able to take it if it wasn’t online.
Online classes have opened doors for both teachers and students from around the world. A few of my Mandarin classmates are also teaching English online for extra income and to get more exposure to the language they’re trying to learn.
If you are a native English speaker and enjoy working with kids, then this might be for you. The lessons are prepared for you, the schedule is flexible. The class length is typically around 30 minutes. Just hop on to teach when you have time on the weekends.
Earning Potential: $14-31 per hour, but there is potential to make more. One of my classmates pays $50 per hour for a tutor on Duolingo. She got a package deal of 10 hours for $400! The tutor just logs online and listens to her practice speaking.
4. Freelance Writer
Freelance writing is another great option for as a weekend job. I never thought of myself as a writer (my least favorite subject in school), and here I am blogging/writing every day.
As you can see – you don’t even need to be great at writing to do it for a living.
Freelance writers provide written content such as blog posts, articles, books, news, and many more.
If you want more information about becoming a freelance writer, the FREE workshop by Earn More Writing can help!
Holly from Club Thrifty started doing freelance writing on the side with no writing background, and now makes over $200,000 per year from her writing!
Talk about turning a side hustle into a full-time income.
Earning Potential: The average salary of a freelance writer is $105K with the range of anywhere from $22K to $580K.
5. Voice Over Work
I saw an article recently on CNBC about how this millennial makes $15,000 per month recording voiceovers working for just 3 to 5 hours a day.
She started out on Fiverr, which is a great platform for freelancers to offer their services, and was soon able to quit her full-time soul-sucking job where she was making just $40K a year.
Her story is very inspiring and it could be yours too!
Gone are the days of going to the actual studio, recording demos, paying expensive fees, and never hearing back from anyone.
Now you can set up a home studio by having a computer, fast internet connection, a microphone, audio software, and a quiet place to work.
Julie over at Work From Home Doing Voice Overs has a free mini-course that will answer your questions on how to become a voice-over artist.
Earning Potential: According to Indeed.com, the average salary for a voice artist is $33/hour.
6. Sell Printables on Etsy
One of the best things about starting an Etsy shop to sell printables is that there is no overhead cost and you can do this in your free time.
It might sound easy, but running a successful Etsy shop requires a lot of hard work and dedication.
If you want to sell wedding game printables, use the search function and type in “wedding game printables” to see what the competitors are selling.
Canvas and PicMonkey are two great places where you can create printables for free. I personally use Canvas and the free version has served me well over the past few years.
7. Graphic Design
Graphic design is one of the side hustles that can turn into a full-time gig. It has a big money-making potential. Wouldn’t it be great to be someone who designs some iconic logo like Nike?
You can start out by offering your graphic design services on Fiverr, Freelancer, and FreeUp creating things such as logos, package designs, T-shirts, and whatever your clients might want on these sites.
Earning Potential: According to Payscale, the average salary for a graphic designer is $48K per year.
8. Transcription
Transcription is the conversion of the audio file to text format by typing. There are basically three types of transcription: general, legal, and medical transcription.
The only requirement for this job is the ability to type with speed and accuracy since that is how your performance is being evaluated.
If you want more information about becoming a transcriptionist, the FREE 7-Lesson Transcription Mini-Course will provide you with a basic understanding of what it takes to be a transcriptionist.
Earning Potential: Average salary is $25/hour. However, most sites pay by the audio hour or per word transcribed, so the faster you can transcribe the audio file, the more money you will make.
9. Virtual Assistant
Virtual Assistant (also known as VA) is a person who provides online services to other people or businesses such as:
- Admin services
- Content creation
- Social media assistant
- Blog management
- Bookkeeping
There are many other services you can offer, these are just a few examples. You can offer these services by listing them on Fiverr, Freelancer, and FreeUp.
Earning Potential: $25 to $50 an hour. The rate can go as high as $100 per hour.
10. Social Media Assistant
Social media has taken over the world by storm. I don’t know a single person not on social media, even my elderly parents use Facebook and YouTube every day!
Being active on social media and know the ins and outs can help you earn some extra income on the side. Big companies do require some qualifications related to the field, but you can freelance and work just a few hours a day or on the weekends.
Freelance platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer are great places to list your social media assistant services. Also a great place to gain experience.
Earning Potential: According to Zippia, the rate for a social media assistant is $22 per hour.
11. Data Entry Jobs
Data entry is one of the most popular remote part-time jobs. While the work can be repetitive, these jobs require zero to minimal credentials and are available throughout the years.
Some places to find data entry jobs include: FlexJobs, Upwork, Clickworker, SigTrack, Capital Typing, Working Solutions, and many other.
Earning Potential: According to Indeed.com, the average salary is $17.50 per hour, but experienced workers can make $20+ per hour.
12. Customer Service Rep
As a customer service rep, you will be helping customers with general questions and inquiries.
To get started, you will need a computer with a headset, a fast stable internet connection, and you’re good to go.
With LiveOps, for example, you can work as a virtual customer service rep and take calls whenever is possible for you.
As Amazon customer service, you might do things like track orders, help with returns/exchanges, answer general questions, etc.
Most of these positions are flexible since you sign up for work in 30-min increments. If you have an hour or two to spare on the weekend, you can easily earn some extra money and still have time to do things with your family.
Earning Potential: $18/hour minimum wage at Amazon.
13. Website Tester
A website tester is an average user who evaluates websites and apps to provide honest feedback. It can be as simple as choosing between two logos or being able to find the contact button.
The ultimate goal is to make sure that these websites are user-friendly.
You will have to go through the websites assigned to you and make sure the interface is user-friendly.
You don’t need any prior work experience or a degree in IT to test websites. They are looking for average, normal, everyday users like you and me.
Earning Potential: Most sites pay around $10 for 10-20 minutes worth of work.
14. Sell Feet Pics Online
I was shocked when I first heard about this, but selling feet pics online is a very legit way to make extra money from home. The job is simple: take pictures of your feet, post them online, and that’s it!
I thought you would need to have perfect feet in order to do this job, but after checking out FunWithFeet, I was so surprised at how very amateur the pictures are.
Earning Potential: $5-100 per photo, or you can even charge a monthly subscription.
15. Text and Flirt
If selling feet pics wasn’t weird enough, you can also make money online by texting and flirting!
When I heard from my friend that a friend of hers makes a full-time income texting and flirting online, I was intrigued.
Sometimes people just need companionship or someone to talk to and if you enjoy chatting with other people online, this is a great way to make some extra money.
Head over to Phrendly and get started!
Earning Potential: $1 – $6 per text chat minute and $2 – $9 per live video chat minute.
Non-Online Weekend Jobs
16. Mystery Shopper
If you love shopping, then this side hustle has your name written all over it. As a mystery shopper, you’ll be given assignments to complete at different businesses in your area.
You might be asked to purchase a specific item, report on your experience, or observe the business and take note of your impressions.
Some good companies that hire mystery shoppers are BestMark, IntelliShop, Perception Strategies, etc.
Getting paid to shop sounds like a dream job, but don’t let your dream job turn into a nightmare. Scammers are all over the job boards trying to take advantage of people looking to earn some extra income. Here is an article from FTC on how to avoid getting scammed.
Earning Potential: $10-$20 per hour plus the perks of free meals and movie tickets.
17. Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
Some people prefer to deal with animals over humans and I can’t say I blame them. Dog walking and pet sitting are some of the most relaxing weekend jobs.
If you have a stressful work week, spending time with pets on the weekends can help reduce stress and walking them is also a great way for you to get your exercise in.
With Rover, you will get paid to play with pets!
You can set your own schedule and prices, offer any combination of pet care services and Rover will connect you with people in your area needing the services.
Earning Potential: According to Indeed, the average dog walker earns $34 per hour.
18. Babysitter
Babysitting is one of the most popular ways to make money for teenagers, but it’s also a great way for stay-at-home moms to make extra money while watching their own kids.
My cousin has been babysitting the same two siblings for the last six years. She works from 12pm till 6pm, but can take off whenever she needs to.
If you find the right family, it can turn into a full-time job with a consistent income.
Earning Potential: According to Indeed, the average babysitter earns $21 per hour.
19. House Sitter
People often travel and actually have a hard time finding someone to care for their homes or pets.
I had no idea house sitting was a thing until someone paid my friend to do it for two weeks. I was in town visiting and they even gave the ok for me to stay there. The homeowners even left food for us to eat, and many thank-you notes throughout the house.
Head over to TrustedHousesitters if this sounds like something you might be interested in!
Earning Potential: According to ZipRecruiter, an average house sitter earns $74K per year or $36 per hour.
20. Flip Thrift Store Items
I met someone during one of my internships back in my college days making a full-time income flipping thrift store items.
She rode in a motorcycle going around interstates with her boyfriend while stopping by every thrift store along the way to find unique items to resell (traveling on a motorcycle was their main thing, stopping by thrift stores were just secondary).
She made enough money to pay for her graduate degree and didn’t even seem to care if she couldn’t find a job after graduation.
Now, you don’t have to hop on a motorcycle and drive through interstates for this. Your local thrift stores, flea markets, and antique shops should be more than enough to get you started.
Flea market flipping is a great way to make huge profits.
You can resell the items on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Etsy, Craigslist, OfferUp, and even Amazon.
Other Ways To Make Extra Money
21. Online Surveys
You won’t get rich taking online surveys, but it’s a nice way to earn some extra cash and gift cards. A few dollars a day can really add up to $200 -$500 a month.
So why not take some online surveys while binging on Netflix?
- Swagbucks ($10 sign-up bonus)
- MyPoints ($10 sign-up bonus)
- Inbox Dollars ($5 sign-up bonus)
- Survey Junkie
22. Amazon mTurk
Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk)
is an online marketplace where businesses and developers can outsource their small tasks to individuals like you.
These small tasks can be anything from transcribing audio, writing articles, evaluating images/video, take surveys, or removing duplicate content from business listings.
MTurk features thousands of available tasks daily and you can choose the tasks you want to do that fit your skills and interests.
Earning Potential: Varies depending on tasks, but expect around $6-$10 per hour. You won’t get paid a lot of money doing these tasks, but it also doesn’t require a lot of time and commitment from you either.
23. Rent Your Car
So you just want to be a couch potato but still earn some extra money over the weekend?
Rent out your car through Turo and Getaround!
With 24/7 roadside assistance and every host plan comes standard with $750,000 in third-party liability insurance from Travelers, you can rest assured your car will be safe while you’re slouching on the couch.
But if you want to use this time and earn even more extra income, you can try any other side hustles on this page!
Earning Potential: According to Turo, you can earn $10,000 per car per year.
24. Rent Things Online (Fat Llama)
You can rent your house, your car, and now even your personal belongings!
Fat Llama is the trusted marketplace for renting almost anything. It even has insurance coverage up to $30,000 for your rented items.
You can get $20 to spend on your first item by signing up here.
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