10 Easy Ways Teens Can Make Money
Making money as a teen has become much easier than it used to be. We’ve compiled a list of 10 side hustles for you to consider (because being broke is no joke).
1. Survey taking
You clicked on this article, didn’t you? If so, your ability to click a button might be your new side hustle.
Survey taking is satisfying and can be an easy way to make money. We recommend Swagbucks or Survey Junkie to start, as they are legit and easy to use. This side hustle is a very fast and easy way to just make a quick few bucks.
2. Babysitting
Can you explain the same thing 50 times without getting frustrated? Babysitting might just be the side hustle for you.
As generic as babysitting is, it is one of the easiest ways to make money as a teen. The majority of teens who babysit are paid around $12.50 to $19.23 an hour across the United States. To get started, try reaching out to family friends with young children or putting up flyers in community centers.
3. Dog Walking
If you can walk, like animals, and currently live in a suburban or urban neighborhood, dog walking is the side hustle for you.
If you can walk on your own, why not get paid to walk with a cute animal? It is a nice way to get outside and get a little bit of exercise as well. There are so many families and adults who may need help walking their dog when they are on vacation or at work. This is a really easy activity and is also a fun way to make money in your free time.
4. Start an Etsy business
Are you creative? If so, why not put it to use and start a jewelry, art or sticker business?
We know starting an Etsy business looks complicated and confusing, but if you like to make things, you can easily sell them for a profit. Etsy is a very easy website to use, and people across the world use it to buy and sell goods. If you have a talent for art, you can make a lot of profit from it.
5. Tutoring
Do you know how to do long division? Why not explain it to a 4th grader for $15 an hour?
Tutoring is a great way to gain experience in teaching, and has the added benefit of gaining imparting skills like patience, communication and leadership. Not only will you make a good profit from tutoring, but it will also look good on your resume for future college applications, as it shows your leadership skills.
6. Shoveling or Mowing Lawns
Your parents probably force you to shovel the snow on your driveway anyways. Why not do it for cash?
You would be surprised how many people in your neighborhood would pay you money to shovel the snow after a snowstorm or mow the lawns they haven’t mowed in weeks. It is a little bit of work for a good profit!
7. Work at a local grocery store
Working at a grocery store will provide you with work experience and allow you to be surrounded by food all day.
Working at a local, family-run grocery store is a great way to make money and to support small businesses in your town. You will also develop customer service skills and learn a lot about the daily activities of a small business.
8. Start a youtube channel
If you have anything to talk about, why not start a youtube channel?
Youtube channels are easy to start and can be really fun to pursue. Whether you are a shopaholic, the class clown, or the new Gordan Ramsay, Youtube is a great space to hone your skills and gain a supportive audience.
9. Play video games (Stream on twitch or mixr)
If you’re always told video games won’t get you anywhere, why not prove everyone wrong?
If you are really passionate about video games and are willing to put long hours into streaming, this is a really fun thing to try and earn money from. If you are able to gain viewers consistently, streaming can prove to be a lucrative hustle.
10. Sell your old clothes (Depop)
If people are always asking where you buy your clothes from, why not recycle your old clothes by selling them online to make extra cash?
Setting up an account on Depop is super easy, and you can choose how much effort to put into it. You can sell clothes that you have grown out of or resell items that you have thrifted.