Are you looking to make extra money this month? Whether you need to pay bills, save for vacation, or just want extra cash, these 10 side hustles can help you earn $500 or more in just 30 days.
The best part? All of these side hustles are beginner-friendly and can be started with little to no money upfront.
1. Freelance Writing
Freelance writing is one of the easiest ways to make money online. Companies and websites need content writers constantly.
How much you can earn: $50-$200 per article
Where to start: Upwork, Fiverr, Contently
Time commitment: 5-10 hours per week
Even if you’re not a professional writer, you can start with simple blog posts and articles. As you gain experience, you can charge more.
2. Online Tutoring
If you’re good at any subject (math, English, science), you can tutor students online and make great money.
How much you can earn: $15-$60 per hour
Where to start: Tutor.com, Chegg Tutors, VIPKid
Time commitment: Flexible, 5-20 hours per week
Many platforms don’t require teaching certificates. If you can explain concepts clearly, you can tutor.
3. Delivery Driver (DoorDash, Uber Eats)
Deliver food in your spare time. Work whenever you want, and get paid weekly.
How much you can earn: $15-$25 per hour
Where to start: DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub
Time commitment: Flexible, work your own hours
Perfect for evenings and weekends. You can easily make $500 in a month by working 4-5 hours per week.
4. Sell Items Online
Look around your house. You probably have items you don’t use anymore that could be sold for cash.
How much you can earn: $100-$1000+ (depending on what you sell)
Where to start: eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Poshmark, Mercari
Time commitment: 2-5 hours to list items
Old clothes, electronics, furniture, books – all of these can be turned into cash quickly.
5. Virtual Assistant
Businesses need help with tasks like email management, scheduling, and social media. No special skills required!
How much you can earn: $15-$35 per hour
Where to start: Belay, Fancy Hands, Upwork
Time commitment: 10-20 hours per week
This is perfect if you’re organized and good with computers.
6. Pet Sitting or Dog Walking
Love animals? Get paid to take care of pets while their owners are away or at work.
How much you can earn: $20-$50 per visit
Where to start: Rover, Wag, Care.com
Time commitment: Flexible
Walk dogs for 30 minutes and earn $20-$30. Do this twice a day and you can easily hit $500 in a month.
7. Take Online Surveys
While surveys won’t make you rich, they’re an easy way to earn extra cash in your spare time.
How much you can earn: $50-$200 per month
Where to start: Survey Junkie, Swagbucks, InboxDollars
Time commitment: 30 minutes to 2 hours per day
Do surveys while watching TV or during your lunch break.
8. Rent Out a Room or Space
If you have an extra room or parking space, you can rent it out for passive income.
How much you can earn: $300-$1000+ per month
Where to start: Airbnb, Neighbor (for storage)
Time commitment: Minimal after initial setup
Even renting out your driveway or garage for storage can bring in $100-$200 per month.
9. Freelance Graphic Design
If you have any design skills (or want to learn basics), you can create logos, social media graphics, and more.
How much you can earn: $25-$150 per project
Where to start: Fiverr, 99designs, Upwork
Time commitment: 5-15 hours per week
Tools like Canva make design easy even for beginners.
10. Resell Products
Buy items on sale or at thrift stores, then resell them online for profit.
How much you can earn: $200-$1000+ per month
Where to start: eBay, Amazon, Poshmark
Time commitment: 5-10 hours per week
Look for clearance items, brand-name clothes at thrift stores, or collectibles.
How to Actually Make $500 This Month
Here’s a realistic plan combining multiple side hustles:
- Freelance writing: 4 articles at $75 each = $300
- Online surveys: $100
- Sell 5 items from your house: $100
Total: $500
OR
- DoorDash: 20 hours at $20/hour = $400
- Online surveys: $100
Total: $500
Start Today
The key to making money with side hustles is to START. Pick 2-3 from this list and begin today.
Don’t wait for the perfect time. The perfect time is now.
Which side hustle are you going to try first? Let me know in the comments below!