Jonah JacobsGetting a regular job right now can be challenging. Not only do you have many people seeking work, but you also have limited openings due to the pandemic.
What can save the day in these tough times? Some side gigs that pay a pretty penny for work that isn’t too difficult.
While we could take a look at ways to make money online, how to sell stuff for cash, and more, let’s discuss driving side gigs that can earn up to $15 per hour.
Before we jump into the list, it’s worth noting that you’ll probably have to meet the following requirements for these driving gigs, or at least something similar:
- Have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and registration.
- Be at least 21 or older (it may be 18 and up in some cases).
- Pass a background check.
- Have reliable transportation.
With that out of the way, let’s look at those solid-paying gigs:
Driving Side Gigs That Pay $15 per Hour or More
Driving for a Rideshare Service
Is your car a somewhat newer model? Can it fit four to five passengers? If so, you could become a driver for a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft.
The thought of driving strangers around town may not be too appealing at first. But once you get the hang of it and see your bank account grow, you probably won’t think it’s that bad.
Rideshare driving pays per ride. You can also get tips, depending on the customer. Add those two bits of income up, and you’re looking at about $15 per hour or more, depending on where you live and how often you drive.
Delivering Packages
Have you noticed that sometimes when you order from Amazon, a “regular looking” person drops off your stuff? That’s because Amazon’s Flex service puts regular people to work using their own cars versus the company’s fleet of vehicles.
Amazon Flex offers between $15 to $19 per hour in wages, which is quite high. It also provides flexibility, as you can pick your shift to make it fit your schedule.
If you can’t find Amazon Flex opportunities near you, try delivering packages through Postmates or TaskRabbit.
Delivering Food
It seems like you can get any type of food delivered nowadays instead of just pizza. That’s what meal delivery drivers for companies like Uber Eats and DoorDash do, making around $15 per hour in the process.
If you’re looking for an easy way to make extra cash, delivering food is it. You just pick up food from restaurants or fast food places, drop it off at the customer’s door, and get paid.
To broaden your food-delivering horizons, you can also try companies like Bitesquad, Caviar, and Postmates.
Delivering Groceries
Go to Whole Foods, and you’ll see loads of grocery delivery drivers hustling in and out of the store.
You can become one of them working for companies like Shipt, Instacart, or DoorDash and earn $15 per hour for your time, depending on the number of deliveries you execute.
While exhausting, this driving gig can put food on your table by delivering groceries to others.
Even if you don’t make it a career, it can hold you over until something better comes along.
Mark Luigi Dacumos
