20 Side Hustles for Men Who Want to Make More Money

Throw on your sweatpants, boot up your laptop, and make money from the comfort of your home with these 9 online side hustles.

1. Freelance writer

Average rates: $25–$35 per hour

Freelance writing is one of the most popular side hustles. It’s highly accessible, as most freelance writing gigs don’t require special knowledge, a degree, or prior experience. (That said, if you have any or all of those, it’ll give you a leg up when you look for work.)

With a writing side gig, you get to add valuable skills to your resume and bulk up your portfolio with published content.

If you’re new to the writing space, you’ll need to start by charging relatively low rates. As you build experience and acquire a strong reputation, you can gradually bump up your rates and reel in the profits.

Where to get started

• LinkedIn
• Upwork
• Fiverr
• Freelancer
• WritersWork
• Contently

2. Proofreader

Average rates: $25–$40 per hour or $.02–$0.03 per word

If writing pieces from scratch sounds like a pain but you’re still interested in working with written content, consider becoming a proofreader.

Proofreaders check other writers’ work for spelling, grammar, and style. Unlike writing and editing, proofreading is a less involved job that usually entails checking a near-complete version of someone’s work. You can fly through multiple assignments quickly once you develop your proofreading eye.

If you’re interested in this type of work but aren’t sure your grasp of grammar and style is strong enough yet, there are tons of proofreading courses you can take that can develop your skills (and help you negotiate a better pay rate from the get-go).

Where to get started

• Upwork
• Freelancer
• Scribbr
• Proofreader Pal

3. Virtual assistant

Average rates: $25–$40 per hour

If you’re the kind of man who knows how to get things done, become a virtual assistant to earn extra income from the comfort of your home office and enjoy a varied work day.

As a virtual assistant, you’ll help a business (or an individual entrepreneur) with their day-to-day tasks. The duties you’ll perform will vary from job to job and even from one day to the next, so this line of side work is great for someone who’s easily bored and likes to stay on their toes.

Virtual assisting gigs often need to be performed during the standard work day, so this side hustle is perfect for someone who normally works night shifts and wants to add extra earning hours into their afternoons or mornings.

Where to get started

• Time etc
• Prialto
• Upwork
• Randstad
• Virtual Coworker

4. Digital content creator

Average rates: $20–$29 per hour (highly dependent on the popularity of your content)

If you’re good with words, you can start your own blog and provide commentary on a subject you’re knowledgeable or passionate about.

Alternatively, if you’re not that into writing but have a charismatic presence, you can try your luck on YouTube as a video content creator, or create a podcast to put on Spotify. (Bonus points if you have a deep radio voice.)

Once your content has a steady audience, you can monetize it with ads or affiliate deals. Look into how to make money from blogging.

Note that the blogging space and YouTube are both highly competitive, so this isn’t the best path to quick cash. You’ll have to pursue this side hustle for years before you’ll see much profit, and to really succeed, you’ll need to be lucky as well as talented.

Where to get started

• Wix
• GoDaddy
• Squarespace
• WordPress
• Weebly
• LinkedIn

5. Service provider

Average rates: $5–$50 per hour

Share your skills and rake in extra cash by selling your services online. Sites like Fiverr and Upwork allow you to post your talents online for buyers to pay you per hour or per project for your work.

Common online services include:

• SEO
• Graphic design
• Web development
• Consulting

However, the sky’s the limit—if you have a skill that you think there might be demand for, try advertising it on one of the platforms below.

Where to get started

• Fiverr
• Upwork
• Flexjobs

6. Online seller

Average rates: 93.5% of the sale price (on Etsy)

If you’re a man who likes to work with his hands, make a second income while also pursuing your favorite hobby by selling handmade goods. You can craft and sell anything from metalwork and woodwork to furniture and jewelry.

If you’re willing to take your creations out into the world, you can show them at farmer’s markets and craft fairs or sell them at local shops. You can also keep your endeavors virtual by selling your goods online and shipping them to buyers.

Where to get started

• Etsy
• Facebook Marketplace
• Handmade Artists

7. Transcriptionist

Average rates: $12–$22 per hour

If you like to zero in on a task and tune out the world around you, becoming a freelance transcriptionist could be the perfect side hustle.

As a transcriptionist, you’ll listen to audio recordings or watch videos and transcribe the text. The work is very flexible; you can start by only committing a few hours of your week to it and slot it into your own schedule.

Where to get started

• Scribie
• TranscribeMe!
• SpeechPad
• CrowdSurf
• Rev

8. Data entry clerk

Average rates: $11–$22 per hour

If you’re a left-brained kind of guy who’s inclined towards numbers, spreadsheets, hard data, and logistical work, being a freelance data entry clerk could be the perfect chance for you to pad your bank account.

As a data entry clerk, you’ll transfer information from one format to another, usually by inputting it into a database or software program. This is relatively rote work, meaning you can pass the hours quickly and satisfyingly without exhausting yourself. Sometimes, if the data is especially repetitive, you may even be able to entertain yourself with a podcast or audiobook while you work.

Where to get started

• Upwork
• Fiverr
• People Caddie
• Manpower
• Randstad

9. Website and app tester

Average rates: $17–$26 per hour

Testing is an important piece of the digital industry. Web and app developers are constantly launching and renovating their product offerings, and they need real user feedback to point them in the right direction.

Most companies look for testing participants who belong to particular demographics, so you can focus your attention on websites and apps geared toward men of your age range, then provide your feedback on the experience. It won’t be hard to find work, especially if you’re under 50; men aged 18–50 constitute a huge chunk of the digital landscape, and companies care deeply about optimizing their apps and sites for them.

This is easy money, and as a bonus, you may find useful digital products while you’re at it.

Where to get started

• Tester Work
• User Testing
• Userlytics
• User Feel

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10. Dog walker

Average rates: $10–$18 per hour

Dogs are man’s best friends, right? If you’re a dyed-in-the-wool dog person, take up a dog-walking side hustle to enjoy time with pups, get some exercise, and make money doing it.

As a dog walker, you’ll schedule a time (usually 20 minutes to an hour), pick up the dog, then take them on a walk or escort them to a dog park. This can be a hugely satisfying gig for animal lovers and a good way to make money while enjoying time outdoors.

Where to get started

• Rover
• Wag!
• Care

11. Lawn care worker

Average rates: $19–$24 per hour

Do you have a green thumb, or do you just love getting your hands dirty now and then? Then look no further than your own neighborhood and take up part-time work in lawn maintenance.

You can provide mowing services, pool cleaning, gutter work, gardening, and whatever else you’re comfortable with to homeowners in need of help around the house.

This is an especially good line of work if you’re just looking for a temporary gig to bring in some financial cushioning or to save up for a vacation, as you can do the job seasonally (you’ll probably land most of your work in spring and summer).

Where to get started

• Home Advisor Pros
• Neighborly
• Thumbtack

12. Camp counselor

Average rates: $23–$29 per hour

Would you consider yourself a mountain man? An athletics enthusiast? Or maybe just a  natural-born teacher? If you’re just looking for a short-term money-maker and are good with kids, look into spending your summer months as a camp counselor.

For a low-commitment gig, you can work at a day camp, sports camp, or church camp (especially if you limit your search to weekend-only camps), or you can take up a post at an overnight camp if you have more time to commit. Choose a camp setting that speaks to your hobbies—like kayaking, trekking, or playing an instrument—and you won’t even notice you’re on the clock.

Where to get started

• American Camp Association
• Camp Staff
• Camp Channel
• Camp Gig

13. Mover

Average rates: $13–$25 per hour

Put your muscles to good use by providing moving services around town. The time will pass quickly on this job, as you’ll be focused on completing highly physical work.

Movers get paid fairly well, can sneak in a good workout, and can score plenty of jobs. This is another good option for seasonal side hustlers, as you can choose to only work in high-movement times, like early and late summer near universities.

Where to get started

• Lugg
• Angi
• Bellhops
• Dolly

14. Rideshare driver

Average rates: $8–$12 per hour

Over 70% of Uber drivers in the US are men. 1 Considering that driving for apps like Uber and Lyft does come with a certain amount of physical risk (you never know when you’ll get an unruly passenger), arguably it’s unsurprising that more men are willing to take on this type of work.

If you’re one of those men, take up driving for a rideshare service to get out on the town, meet new people, and earn extra money on your own schedule.

Where to get started

• Uber
• Lyft
• Wingz
• Via

15. Delivery driver

Average rates: $10–$19 per hour

Driving people around might not be your idea of a good time if you’re on the shy side or simply don’t want to deal with a ruckus in your backseat. If you’re keen to drive around but would rather avoid people as much as possible, consider driving for a delivery service. You can deliver food, groceries, or personal items.

A lot of delivery service users ask the drivers to leave the goods at the door, so this one makes a great side hustle for introverts who are looking for some extra dough.

Where to get started

• Uber Eats
• Postmates
• Grubhub
• DoorDash
• Instacart

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16. Tech flipper

Average rates: $100–$500 per month

The reseller’s market is hot right now. People have taken to buying used goods, then refurbishing them or simply relisting them for a profit.

If you have a good eye for technology, look for steals on phones, computers, gaming systems, hardware, and equipment at places like Craigslist, flea markets, garage sales, and Facebook.

Fix up your finds to raise their value, or just clean them up and post them on a marketplace or tech reselling platform.

Where to get started

• BuyBackWorld
• Decluttr
• Amazon Trade-In

17. Photographer

Average rates: $19–$25 per hour

Take up a photography side hustle to show off your creative side and pursue something that could turn into a full-time career. As long as you have a camera, photo-editing software, and a good eye, you can be a successful photographer.

There are different avenues of photography you can pursue, like portrait, landscape, event, or even stock photo photography.

Where to get started

• Etsy
• Upwork
• Facebook Marketplace
• ShootProof
• SmugMug
• Shutterstock

18. Car renter

Average rates: $20–$25 per day

One of the lowest-effort but most profitable side hustles is renting out your car for cash. If there are chunks of time when you aren’t putting your wheels to good use, you might as well rent them out to someone in need.

There are apps you can do this through, so you can eliminate a lot of the risk through app-provided vetting, tracking, and insurance.

Where to get started

• Turo
• Getaround
• HyreCar

19. Space renter

Average rates: N/A (depends on the space)

Renting out your car isn’t the only low-cost and high-reward option for passive income. You can also rent out your extra space—no matter how big or small it is.

Of course, you can rent out your entire home or a spare room for people to stay in, but if you prefer not to have people sharing your space 24/7, there are other options.

For example, you can rent out part of your home as storage (think of your garage, shed, or extra bedroom). You can also rent out your backyard for pet owners who are looking for a private green space for a few hours each week.

Where to get started

• Neighbor
• Sniffspot
• Airbnb
• Vrbo

20. Tutor

Average rates: $20–$30 per hour

Share your knowledge with children, teens, or adults by working as a tutor. There’s a nearly infinite array of subjects you can teach, ranging from school subjects to skills like playing the piano to English as a foreign language.

Unlike teaching, tutoring doesn’t require a special degree, certification, licensure, or experience. Best of all, you can tutor in whatever way works best for you—either in person or online.

Where to get started

• Superprof
• Skooli
• Wyzant
• Tutor
• Preply
• TutorMe