1. Concierge Service in Hotels
If you know the greatest places to eat and activities to do in your area, a part-time work as a concierge at a hotel or resort will allow you to share your knowledge with visitors. Working at a concierge desk is a simple profession for someone with people skills. According to PayScale, the hourly compensation for a concierge is $13.66.11.
2. Housekeeper/Caregiver
One of the nicest parts about being a home sitter or caretaker is that you don't have to do anything except ensure the property you're monitoring is safe and secure. If there is an issue, you may need to arrange for repairs as well as perform regular maintenance. It's not much different from hanging out at home when you're working for the appropriate client. According to PayScale, house sitters earn an average hourly salary of $11.35.12.
3. Caller for Market Research/Survey
Conducting surveys or market research is one of the simplest sorts of phone calling employment. You are not required to attempt to sell anything. Rather, you are inquiring or gathering information for your employer. According to Indeed.13, market research callers earn an average of $12.75 per hour.
47. Merchandiser
Outside merchants supply many greeting card, flower, newspaper, and other speciality products at grocery shops, department stores, and pharmacies. Part-time merchandisers are hired by these sellers to refresh displays, order product, and put up promotions. The hours are part-time and flexible, and the task is simple provided you can lift boxes. According to PayScale, this position earns an average of $12.50 per hour. 14
5. Newspaper Distribution
The paper boy (or girl, or person) is still alive and well. If you have early morning availability and a trustworthy vehicle, delivering your local newspaper might provide you with some additional cash. You may also be able to get work distributing phone books. (They, too, still exist!) According to Indeed, paper couriers make an average of $500 a week. 15
6. Online Sales
Some individuals earn a good livelihood selling on eBay or Amazon. Others use it to augment their income by selling on the internet. Etsy is a good place to sell your handmade items if you're creative. Is it time to clear out your closet? Poshmark and other such sites make it incredibly simple to sell your unwanted items.
7. Parking Attendant
Booth attendant, where you distribute or accept tickets and collect payments, may be the simplest parking job. If you like cars, valet parking may be the career for you. The job pays roughly $10 per hour, but depending on where you work, you may be able to park some really exceptional automobiles. Most occupations need a valid driver's license. 16
8. Pet Sitter
Do you adore animals? If you have space in your house for a visitor or two, you may make money by caring for dogs, cats, and other creatures while their owners are away. That is the most convenient option, although pet sitters who come to the owner's house are also in high demand. According to PayScale,17 sitters make an average of $13.38 per hour. Check out Wag and Rover for simple ways to get started.
9. Retailing
Consider what makes a work enjoyable as well as what makes a job difficult. Working for a large popular shop may not be your ideal employment, but there are tiny local businesses that may be a possibility. Consider a bookshop if you like books, a pet store if you like pets, a liquor store if you like wine, or a hardware store if you're handy. Some of the finest hourly retail jobs range from $9 to $25 per hour.
10. Rideshare Driver
Uber, Lyft, and other ridesharing firms promote themselves as one of the greatest ways to make money quickly. You may join up online to get employed, you may be paid immediately, and you can work on your own time. To get started, you'll need a sturdy four-door car, a driver's license, and insurance. Uber drivers may make between $5 and $25 per hour on average, depending on their city, according to Ridester. 18
11. Host of a Restaurant
Working as a waiter or waitress is a frequent second job, although other people may find it simpler to work as a host or hostess. This is an option to explore if you're outgoing and pleasant, can manage the visitor flow if the restaurant doesn't accept bookings, and can juggle phone calls while completing other work. According to PayScale.19, these careers pay an average hourly compensation of $9.39.
12. Front Desk/Reception at a Salon/Spa
Do you have the ability to multitask? Are your interpersonal skills exceptional? Front desk jobs include welcoming customers, keeping a schedule, and answering the phone. You might also manage product sales and offer new or potential customers tours. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, receptionists make a median hourly wage of $14.01. 20
13. Social Media Assistant
Some of us can't get away from our social media accounts. If you're one of those individuals who spends too much time on social media, you can put it to good use and be paid for it. Businesses of all sizes want assistance in advertising their products and connecting with consumers. Social media experts make an average hourly wage of $16.22.21, according to PayScale.
14 Examiner
You'll require scheduling flexibility, as with the majority of these employment. Some tests are given in the evenings and on weekends, while others are given online. Test proctors verify identity, supervise the testing environment, detect anomalies, and finish testing paperwork. According to Glassdoor, the typical salary for a test proctor is roughly $25,000 per year. 22
15. Tutoring
Tutoring jobs in your area of expertise are a great way to generate additional money whether you're a college student or instructor. Most positions need an academic background in the subject field that you intend to instruct. You must also be patient and have strong communication abilities. According to PayScale, the average hourly wage for a tutor is $17.51. 23