As someone who has been working from home for nine years, I can say without reservation that I love my office. It’s conveniently located just a few steps from my bed and I haven’t had to wear uncomfortable work clothes or talk to co-workers in years.

If you want to earn money on the side and would rather not have to drive around making deliveries or report to a job site, a work from home (WFH) arrangement could also be perfect for you.

According to a Robert Half survey88% of US employers now offer hybrid or fully remote work options. So for those looking to start a side hustle from the comfort of their own home, here are some ways to get started.

Transcription involves listening to recordings of presentations or conversations and writing down what you hear.

If you want to become a transcriber, you have two options to choose from:

• general: Is able to transcribe general non-specialized topics.

• specialized: Trained or certified to transcribe audio for specific fields, such as legal, medical, or academic.

According to ZipRecruiter, WFH transcriptionists earn between $9.38 and $30.05 per hour, with the national average being $20 per hour. For medical transcriptionists, the median wage was $18.05 per hour in 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

You can get started with transcription work using gig websites like Fiverr or Upwork, although you may need to pass a typing speed test or obtain a specific certification for most gigs. Alternatively, you can find an employer who offers on-the-job training.

If you are a teacher or have knowledge of a particular subject, you can potentially do this make money online as a tutor

Rates for online tutors start at $10 an hour, but if you teach in-demand subjects, you can earn anywhere from $50 to $90 an hour. The highest paying subjects for tutors include:

• business english

• STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)

• Preparation of the standardized test

according to Teachers of tomorrowsome of the best websites you can use to find tutoring jobs online include Preply, Magic Ears, and Qkids.

As a social media manager, your job is to help businesses market themselves by creating, planning and managing their social media posts.

Social media management is a growing field and there are a few different ways to get started with this type of work. To get hired, you usually need a bachelor’s degree, and it can help if you understand marketing concepts. However, there are other ways to qualify, including:

• Creating and managing your own brand online

• Building a solid portfolio of work

• Obtaining a Social Media Marketing certification or a related certificate

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median salary for professional managers in this field was $76.76 per hour in 2024.

You don’t have to be a creative writer to make money as a writer or editor. In fact, there are several ways to get paid for your words. For example, you may offer one or more of the following services:

• Drafting: Creating written marketing materials, also known as copy. This can include writing things like website content or advertisements.

• Content writing: Informative or entertaining writing, such as blog posts, e-books, or newsletters.

• Technical writing: Make highly technical information understandable. This may include case studies or instruction manuals.

• edition: Proofreading or fact-checking and writing assignments and improving grammar, punctuation, or clarity. This may also include collaborating with writers to help them develop concepts and outlines.

As a freelance writer for nearly a decade (as well as the occasional publisher), I can tell you that rates vary widely in this field and have been declining due to the popularity of AI tools.

Can you still make money working as a freelance or part-time writer? Yes, it is more difficult than a few years ago. According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary for a freelance writer is currently $23 per hour. However, you are likely to earn more if you have training and experience in a niche subject, such as health care, insurance, or finance.

Dropshipping is a method of selling products online without having to store inventory. This is how dropshipping works:

1. Sign an agreement with a product supplier.

2. List the supplier’s products for sale online.

3. Someone orders a product through your website.

4. Place an order for the product with your supplier.

5. The supplier packages the product and ships it directly to the customer.

It’s not that hard to get started with dropshipping. According to Wix, you can do this for just $100 by setting up one of their dropshipping websites that has payment processing and integrates with dropshipping suppliers. Alternatively, you can purchase an Amazon Professional Selling plan, which starts at $39.99 per month, and then sell on the Amazon store.

That said, it takes more than just listing products to make money as a dropshipper. For full-time beginners, Zendrop estimates you can bring in $1,000-$2,000 per month. This breaks down to $6.25 to $12.25 per hour.

if you want make your cheerleader more successfultry to choose products where there isn’t much competition from other dropshippers, making sure your site has a user-friendly design and choosing a reputable supplier.

Do you have experience in a certain profession or vocation? If so, you can offer your guidance to individuals or organizations by working as a consultant. Common areas of consulting include:

How much can you earn as a freelance consultant? The average hourly wage is around $30, but there is potential to earn up to $150 an hour or more.

Many companies require a consultant to have an advanced degree, such as an MBA. If you don’t have an advanced degree, a combination of relevant experience and professional certifications may be sufficient.