Let’s be real: Not all side hustles are created equal. If you’re trying to make the most money in the least time, some gigs are absolute goldmines while others… not so much.
Two recent reports crunched the numbers on the highest-paying side hustles for 2025, and here’s the inside scoop.
Top 10 Side Hustles (and How Much They Pay):
According to a deep dive by NetCredit using Fiverr data, these are the gigs raking in cash:
- Marketing strategy – $150/day
- Website design – $130/day
- Landing page design – $125/day
- Video creation – $120/day
- Social media marketing – $120/day
- AI spokesperson videos – $110/day
- Writing website content – $107.50/day
- Songwriting – $100/day
- Writing sales copy – $100/day
- Business registrations/applications – $97.50/day
Don’t have these skills? Don’t worry. Even participating in focus groups can get you $28/hour.
But wait, there’s more. Falcon Digital Marketing took a different route, checking Google searches and ZipRecruiter stats to uncover popular side gigs and their annual earnings (note: these numbers include full-time workers too).
Fan Favorites (with Annual Estimates):
- YouTuber – $68,714
- Voice-over artist – $59,432
- Proofreader – $57,520
- Affiliate marketer – $47,500
- Rideshare driver – $43,925
- Transcriptionist – $41,995
- Dropshipper – $40,970
- Delivery driver – $38,383
- Mystery shopper – $37,137
- Data entry specialist – $42,098
So, What’s the Catch?
Choosing the right side hustle isn’t just about the money—it’s about what works for YOU. Do you want flexibility? Quick cash? Long-term potential? Figure out what aligns with your skills and goals.
As Monica Cabaniss from Falcon Digital Marketing puts it:
“The most profitable option isn’t always the right fit for everyone’s situation, skills, or interests.”
Your move: Pick the hustle, crush it, and make 2025 the year of more money, fewer worries.