10 jobs you can do in your spare time and that are well paid
If you work full-time but would like to work in your spare time to earn extra money, or if you're trying to earn extra income with freelance projects, you can put some of the skills you have to good use.
They do not necessarily have to be about the work you do in your permanent job.
There are many other well-paying jobs that you can do in your spare time, after your regular job.
Even if you specialize and get a good volume of clients, you can work from home 100%
Here we present 10 jobs to do in your free time and that are the best paid in the local market.
1. Web programmer/software developer
Programming is an area of work that is highly sought after by different companies and requires a series of highly specialized skills. But at the same time it allows you the flexibility to do the work in your spare time.
You can do it from almost anywhere. You only need a computer and internet to carry it out.
You can offer your services by updating existing sites, creating templates, developing web pages or applications, etc.
As for rates...
Prices range from US$30 to US$50 per hour. It will depend on the experience and knowledge required for each project.
It is a very interesting activity that you can do freelance. In addition to being well paid, it can be very satisfying to see the program or application you have worked on running.
2. Community manager
One of the new areas of work, thanks to the Internet, is the management of social networks for companies and institutions.
It is a service that more and more companies require and for which you only need a computer and an internet connection.
You can use your free time and knowledge in communications, marketing and social networks to offer the service of managing online communities.
What you can win...
The monthly fee for managing accounts is based on the number of assigned networks.
You can establish a base rate for the management of a couple of social networks, such as Facebook and Twitter, and another for a broader package (including Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, etc).
If you also have knowledge about SEO and SEM , you can include the SEO optimization service within the package. The service can range from $20 to $50 per hour.
It is important that you know how to link accounts, personalizing the content for each site. In other words, that the message is the same, but adapted to each network, and that everything is published in the right place.
Another fundamental aspect is creativity to develop content, as well as good communication skills to interact with users.
Take a look at this:
Please note that good spelling is a mandatory requirement.
You should also stay informed about the activity of the company whose networks you manage so that you can respond to users in a clear, respectful and timely manner.
3. Graphic design | architectural design
Thanks to the facilities of computers, graphic design is an activity that can be carried out from home, with very little need for face-to-face meetings.
To carry out projects that require graphic design and interact with your clients, you can rely on online tools that allow you to send samples and previews to the client. You can even have a video conference to discuss gear changes.
Jobs are paid per project and range from simple page layout to illustration development and character design.
You can also offer the service of drawing plans and rendering of architectural plans.
The price depends on the amount of arts to be designed…
The layout of pages or loose arts starts at $5 per page, and can reach $25 or $50.
The development of illustrations, from $10 if it is a simple illustration or cost up to $300, $500 or more, if it is logos, drawing plans, plant redesigns, etc.
It all depends on the client and the need they have.
Whether you have a career or are self-taught, or have a background in architectural drafting and tools like Autocad and Autodesk, providing design services is a job that can earn you a good income, working almost 100% remotely, during your free time.
4. Professional document translator
A service rarely offered in our environment, but very well paid, is that of a professional document translator.
The most requested service: Spanish to English, or vice versa. Although translations from other languages are also usually required, such as: German, French, Portuguese, Italian, etc.
Its realization requires solid knowledge of grammar in the language to which it is going to be translated.
The service can be charged per page, ranging from $10 to $25 each. It can also be charged per word, with a fee of $0.05 to $0.10 for each translated word.
The less common the language, the fewer translators there are on the market, the better paid it will be.
It is a job that demands a high technical level, but that represents a good opportunity for additional income and that you can do in your spare time, advancing little by little in the translation.
5. Digitizer | transcriptor
Many companies often require temporary data entry or digitization services to a system.
If one of your skills is fast typing, you can work in your spare time on projects that require such a service: polling companies, banks, transcription of interviews for magazines and newspapers, etc.
Rates for this service start at $15 per hour and to complete this job requires a high capacity for concentration, attention to detail and knowing how to handle work under pressure.
6. Photographer
One of the most exciting races, as it combines art and technique. Photography services are frequently required for all types of events and projects.
It is a fun and interesting job, which can also be done for hours.
In fact, it is usually required at events on the weekends, when you have more free time.
Rates start at $25 per hour and depend on the location, as well as the difficulty of the photographs to be taken.
For example…
A family session is not the same as capturing wild images for a project. It is not the same to take studio photographs as in a sporting event
Essential to carry out this work: have professional equipment.
The initial investment may seem high when you start, but if you take care of your equipment and give good service to your clients, you will be able to recover the investment very quickly.
7. Guardian | Tutor
It doesn't matter if you have a knack for math, physics, computers, chemistry, or know a second language .
If teaching is one of your hidden vocations, you can take advantage of your talent to offer tutorials and classes for hours.
There are many people who need reinforcement in a certain area or who want to learn something new, receiving personalized attention.
Rates can range from $10 to $30 per hour, and can vary, depending on the complexity of the subject to be taught.
Patience and ease of speech are key to doing this job.
An advice:
Prepare your class ahead of time and whenever you create new content or discover a better way to convey knowledge, save it for future students.
In this way, you are making your own material and a method to work better and better.
8. Review and Article Writer
If you are good at writing, if you have creativity and good spelling, or if you have studied a related career, you can benefit from writing articles on various topics.
You can also take on writing reviews and item descriptions for businesses.
Your services can be very useful for newspapers, magazines, blogs, etc.
Prices for this work can range from $10 to $50 per thousand words.
* Learn how to write an attractive article for a blog.
A type to charge better:
In some companies, it is usual to hire a professional editor to write key messages (message from the CEO, presentation of a study, etc).
Therefore, the price to be charged will depend not only on the amount of text to be written, but also on the level of importance and technicality that will be required.
An important aspect for this job is the ability to quickly collect and synthesize information on the topic you are going to develop.
You must like to read and learn new things. Each new article is a mini universe, full of interesting facts that you must put in your own words.
9. Accounting consultancy | Accounting
A service that many companies outsource is the keeping of their accounting books.
This work is an essential part of running any company. Therefore, if you have solid accounting knowledge, you can offer your services in person for a few hours and complete the work from home.
The key, in addition to technical knowledge, is discipline and organization.
You can schedule regular visits to the company to collect the information that you will later process in your free time.
10. Repair or maintenance of equipment
An area where you can work for hours. You can offer your services to companies that need regular maintenance of their machinery and equipment. For example, computers, air conditioners, printers, etc.
You can also work on custom repair, which you can do at home.
Prices are established according to the level of intervention that the team requires. Of course, repair is more expensive than maintenance.
The latter can be around $25 or $30 per kit, while the former can start at $50 or more.
What do you think?
These are just a few ideas of the most in-demand and highest-paying jobs.
But there are many other areas in which you can work in your spare time, earning extra money.
All you have to do to get started is prepare a portfolio that demonstrates your knowledge and experience, and start offering your services.
We invite you to register at SoyFreelancer.com to create your online portfolio and apply to freelance projects in your professional area.
Take advantage of working in your free time, taking advantage of those skills that you have and that you have always wanted to work on. Success and good luck!
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