If you are involved in any kind of home improvement trade, Thumbtack is a great platform to be listed on. Customers can submit a request for a gig, such as installing a fence, and you would be able to bid on those that fall within your area of expertise.
How Much Can You Make?
Rates will vary depending on the type of job, but you can make anywhere from $20 per hour on the low end to $100+ if you have in-demand expertise.
10. HelloTech
Are you a gig worker with highly technical skills? HelloTech matches independent contractors with people and businesses that need outsourced tech support.
Since you are providing specialized services, there is an interview process, and you will need appropriate experience and qualifications to be listed on the platform.
How Much Can You Make?
With HelloTech, you can make $40-50 per hour or more.
BONUS: Start Your Own Freelancing Business
The explosion of gig economy apps makes it easy to get started as a gig worker and takes a lot of the administrative burden off of you to find customers, collect invoices, and do all the other things that go along with running a business.
However, companies like Uber and Airbnb are not offering that service for free. They take a decent chunk of the revenue in exchange for facilitating the back end of the business.
If you have the entrepreneurial drive and want to keep more profits, you should strongly consider starting your own freelancing business. While it's more work to set up shop and find your clients, it can result in a bigger and steadier income stream once you are up and running.
For example, if you could make $20 an hour on Fiverr as a graphic designer, you could potentially earn $50 an hour on your own. Or, if you are less artistic and more of a spreadsheet geek (like me), you could start a bookkeeping side hustle that could eventually become a full-time business with your employees.
The point is if you want to grow your income and freedom over the long haul working for yourself can be more rewarding than gig worker apps.
Gig Worker Jobs: Final Thoughts
Becoming a gig worker provides a lot of options and flexibility. Whether you're looking to earn a little extra spending money every month or start a full-time freelancing career, the gig economy has a place for you.
As a gig worker, you can make a very reasonable hourly wage. Your ultimate earnings depend on many factors, but aiming many of the best gigs pay at least $20 per hour, and sometimes much more if you have a specialized skill set.
The hardest part is often getting started, so I would encourage you to choose one idea from the list above and go for it! It may turn out to not be your cup of tea, but you will gain experience and the confidence to know you can do it, and it can help you figure out what to pursue next.
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