10 Popular Side Hustles to Make an Extra $100 Per Month

With the internet and so many ways to connect with others and sell your time, you can make an extra $100.00 per month with a side hustle or two. I used to be a full-time barista, which doesn't pay corporate-level salaries.

I found multiple side hustles that kept me ahead of my bills, including some that launched me into my professional career. They're easy and only take a couple of hours out of your day.

Stay consistent and you can find yourself earning even more than $100.00, maybe even $500 per month.

Clean Houses

House cleaning is a fairly easy side gig to get into, though you may face some competition from people doing it full time. It's self-employment, and done right, you can charge each house $50.00 to $100.00, depending on size and the tasks the homeowner wants done.

You can usually find at least one or two regular houses to clean per month, charging $50. I used to clean my parents' house for about that much until my mom got too picky.

I'm not a professional cleaner. I just provide a basic cleaning service.

To get started, try the following.

1. Stock essential supplies, like cleaning towels and sprays for the bathroom, furniture, and floors. Homeowners often let you use their products too, but ask first.
2. Find clients through Facebook Marketplace, Nextdoor, or word of mouth.
3. Set a price per house to start, then move to an hourly rate once you're handling larger projects.

The best part about this gig is that it only takes a few hours, once or twice a month, outside your full-time job. That leaves plenty of room to relax and enjoy your days off.

Sit for Pets

Pet sitting is a fun side hustle that can pay a decent wage while you're practically sitting on your couch. Whether it's a cat, dog, or fish, plenty of people look for reliable pet sitters through Rover, Wag!, or close colleagues.

I once had a colleague who needed me to care for their puppy for a week. She ended up paying me $100 for the whole week.

Most people would say that isn't much, or that I should have charged more. Honestly, as a new pet sitter, it was more than I expected.

There are three types of pet sitting worth looking into.

• Overnight pet sitting: The easiest option, where you earn money while sleeping.
• Pet grooming: A bit more involved than basic sitting. You clean, brush, and groom the pet's nails, hair, and teeth.
• Dog training: Takes some practice, but it's a great way to add value while sitting for someone's dog.

Pet sitting is one of my personal favorite ways to make $100 in a month. If you love animals, it could be a great fit.

Babysit for Families

Babysitting is similar to pet sitting, but with more responsibility. It's a high-demand gig for reliable, responsible people.

You can build a profile on Care or SitterCity, or find clients through word of mouth from colleagues or family.

To build trust on these platforms, or to grow your client base beyond word of mouth, a few things can help parents feel confident hiring you.

• CPR and first aid: Get certified so you know what to do if an accident happens.
• References: Ask other parents or babysitters to vouch for how you are around children.
• Background checks: Offer to provide a criminal, drug, or driving record check.

Drive for Food Delivery

If you have a reliable vehicle or even a bicycle, you can get an extra $100.00 per month by making money from Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub. You can maximize earnings by working during peak hours or running multiple apps at once.

Many Uber Eats drivers run multiple delivery apps at the same time and claim whichever offer pays better in the moment.

To make the most of your time as a food delivery driver, choose high-paying orders first and stay efficient to earn extra tips. An e-bike is worth considering if you live in the city, since it helps you avoid gas costs and car maintenance.

Driving for these apps makes you self-employed, so set aside some earnings for taxes.

Work as a Farm Hand

This is an unusual job for earning money, but it's worth considering.

For five years, I worked as a helper on a horse farm, handling daily clean-up tasks like deep cleaning leather work, horse stalls, and storage, along with painting and designing training obstacles.

After about three months on the job, I was earning an average of $30 an hour, working roughly four hours a day. I also had experience riding competitively, so each horse I rode for the trainer's daily exercise routine added about $35 per lesson.

If you have a passion for the outdoors or farms in general, this kind of work is easy to get into and relaxing after a long day. You can find farm hand positions through Facebook Marketplace, word of mouth, or sites like Indeed.

The best way to find a good part-time farm job is often to visit a local farm you already know and talk to the people there. Farms tend to be laid back about formality, and you don't need any particular skill set to get started.

Just be ready to handle some heavy lifting, deal with the occasional mess, and feel comfortable around large animals.

Work as a Virtual Assistant

Becoming a virtual assistant is straightforward. I did this while working as a barista, and it ended up being one of the best side gigs I tried, bringing in an extra $100.00 per month.

I worked about five hours a week, completing tasks like entering data into a spreadsheet or organizing Google Drive folders for employers.

You can find these kinds of jobs on freelance platforms like Upwork or Fiverr. Build a profile that highlights skills relevant to virtual assistant work, such as:

• Communication via email and text
• Knowledge of Google Docs, Excel, and Sheets
• Data entry experience
• Google Calendar management

These are just the basics. Depending on the contractor, you might also be asked to use platforms like Notion, Miro, or Discord.

Start Streaming on Twitch ($5 to $50)

Streaming on Twitch is a fun option, though it takes time to build a following willing to support you with donations. Patience matters more here than with most side hustles on this list.

To start streaming on Twitch, organize a few basics first.

• Set up your channel and write a bio.
• Choose a niche, like gaming, ASMR, or just chatting.
• Create a stream schedule.
• Connect your YouTube account to Twitch to repurpose content.

From here, you're well on your way to building a streaming side gig, with the potential to earn an extra $100.00 per month.

Save Money With Cash-Back Apps ($20 to $25)

Cash-back apps won't put $100 directly in your pocket each month, but they can help you save that much through apps like Fetch and Ibotta.

Some apps reward you for scanning receipts, while others pay you for playing games you already enjoy.

Download more than one cash-back app so you can compare which pays best for your habits.