53 Easy Ways to Make Money as a Kid

Technology has made it easier for everyone—including kids—to earn a little extra cash. If your child has an entrepreneurial spirit, here are some ways through which they can make money.

• Plan a garage sale: you can do this in-person or online through sites like Declutrr.
• Sell your work: if you make crafts, sell them on Etsy.
• A T-shirt business: sell them locally on online Cafepress, Etsy, etc.
• Pet care services: you could pet-sit, wash or walk pets.
• Take surveys: Swagbucks allows children under 18 (but 13 and older) to take surveys.
• Babysitting: find gigs in the neighborhood or on sites like Care.com.
• Odd jobs: older kids can find jobs on sites such as Fiverr.
• A design business: design logos or other small graphics.
• Instagram account: you could make money through influencing.
• Jewelry business: make and sell unique jewelry.
• A lemonade stand: this one is timeless. 
• Wash cars: it is also a good way to be physically active.
• Win a pageant: you don’t need makeup. You could dance, mime, sing, etc.
• Clean boats: this is for those who live near a waterbody.
• Water plants: see if your elderly neighbors need help.
• Change car oil: you can make this a door-to-door service.
• Repair cracked windshields: another great door-to-door service.
• Bake sale: sell the goods at a craft show or business fair.
• Put up decorations: busy people would appreciate this service.
• Clean tile grout: you can make a good amount.
• Clean gutters: get a portable sprayer and you’re good to go.
• Aerate lawns: rent/buy an aerator and start earning.
• Clean furniture: target mostly pet-owners.
• Wash windows: work for local stores or high-end homes.
• Organize closets: help people stay neat and get paid.
• Paint home exteriors: do this during summer/spring break.
• Paint home interiors: this is another good summer break job.
• Paint window frames: for kids with a careful hand.
• Paint garages: earn some money during your spare time.
• Paint fences: this is tedious and people will gladly outsource.
• Nail painting/manicures: take the services to your customers’ homes.
• Groom dogs: pet owners may not have time.
• Change air filters: not everyone can reach high ceilings. 
• Install fences: if you are handy, this is perfect.
• Clean campers and motorhomes: get paid for your cleaning skills.
• Shine shoes: earn money by making people look sharp.
• Dispose of Christmas trees: people hate doing this. They’ll pay you to do it.
• Run errands: target the elderly and new moms.
• Weed gardens: this is another tedious task that people don’t like to do.
• Build sandboxes: target families with kids.
• Repair sprinklers: help people maintain their sprinklers.
• Sell lizards: catch young lizards then sell them as pets.
• Sell firewood: while exploring outside, collect and split firewood for sale.
• Start a fundraiser: if you need money for charity, why not start a fundraiser?
• Lay sod: exercise and make money at the same time.
• Mow lawns: another timeless job for kids.
• Sell eggs: you will need chickens for this.
• Sell flowers: arrange and sell flowers for events/holidays.
• Sell glow sticks: buy them on sale then sell at a profit.
• Tutor others: share your knowledge for cash.
• A YouTube channel: this is fun and profitable
• Sell your photos: try sites such as Shutterstock and iStock.
• A paper route: deliver papers before school.