Although you may be working full-time or part-time for a business already, you might also want to make extra income through under the table jobs. There are numerous gigs you can do in order to make extra money that can go towards your savings, investments, or helping pay down debt faster.
Now there is nothing wrong with under the table jobs, it’s a great way to make some side income and may even apply to your career development. Many of these types of gigs could also become full-time or be quite lucrative as a future career. Below are some of the best jobs that can pay you in cash, instead of a check or direct deposit.
1. Babysitting
Certainly the most common type of under the table jobs is babysitting or being a nanny. Most families will pay you in cash to watch their child or children for a few hours.
This is not for everyone, especially if you are not good with babies or kids. But if you do enjoy it, this job can pay quite well for weeknights or weekends.
2. House sitting
Another simple option to make some cash is house sitting. No children involved here, but some families may go on extended vacations or traveling for work that need you to check up on their house. House sitting includes doing things like checking the mail, watering the plants, getting the mail, and just general check ups. Easy cash!
3. Cleaning jobs
While I like to be clean and have things tidy, I really dislike doing it. And many people really hate it or do not have as much time and are willing to pay others to clean.
You do not need to own a professional cleaning business to get started (although one day you might if you get a lot of work). The cleaning can be pretty straight forward like dusting, vacuuming, washing, etc.
4. Pet Sitter/Dog Walker
People have busy work lives and sometimes need someone to take care of their pets. Or it could be during any vacation as well, because taking pets to a kennel can be very expensive. If you love animals, this can be a great way to make some cash. Besides watching and taking care of pets, others may just need you to walk their dog a certain amount of times per week.
5. Pet Grooming
Since I just shared about pets, another option to make money under the table is through pet grooming. Similarly, there are many professional services out there that people will prefer to go to. But, if it is simple like a bath and trimming nails that you have some experience with, there is a market for people to hire you for that. Again, many people do not like doing this so they will gladly pay some cash to you to handle it.
6. Landscaping/Yardwork
While professional landscapers may do beautiful work or help clean up big projects, they can also be very expensive. Plus, if the people needing some work is not overly complicated, this is something you can handle. Things like mowing lawns, weeding, watering plants and helping with gardening, raking leaves, maybe simple mulching too.
7. Snow Removal/Shoveling
Besides cleaning, you know what else plenty of people hate doing? Removing snow or shoveling. But besides those that hate it, older people or those disabled may need help clearing sidewalks, driveways, etc. All you need is a shovel or snow blower to get started. If you want to offer more aggressive snow removal, if you have a truck you could attach a plow to the front and take care of some local businesses too.
8. Farmers market
Doesn’t matter what town you live in, farmers markets will exist. Usually you’ll find these running on most weekends or even certain times of year pending the type of market it is.
But these are a great places to find some work help setting up vendors or working with them to sell items. Your other option is to sell your own stuff at one too for cash like any homemade goods, produce you grew, crafts, etc.
9. Class Instructor
By this, I mean if you have a specialty skill that people are interested in paying to learn. Think of things like a basic yoga class, dance, karate, art, crafting, etc. Yes, there are certified ones for some of that and those will certainly pay you more. But it’s a great way to share with others some knowledge and make some quick money.
10. Handyman
Are you good at fixing things in general? Like household appliances, woodworking, electronics, computers, etc. Whatever it may be, if you have a knack and knowledge for any of these areas then people will certainly pay you to help out.
And that’s especially true if you can save them some money from usually very expensive professional services. Of course, do not take on a job you have no knowledge of to just to try to make a few bucks. You don’t want to start off with negative experiences.
11. Tutoring
Are you good at a particular subject or subjects? People are always looking for help, especially for their children when it comes to math, reading, writing, and the English language.
And it doesn’t even have to be any core subjects in school as it could be as simple as cooking, gardening, etc. If you have a strong expertise and like teaching others, tutoring is a great way to make money under the table.
12. Painting
If there is one other main job that majority of people probably hate doing, it’s painting. It can be a bit time consuming and well, just not that fun. But if you don’t mind it and have some experience, you can definitely make some cash doing this work for others. Painting may include particular rooms in someone’s house, fences, sheds, or maybe other miscellaneous items.
13. Photography
Almost everyone can take good pics thanks the advancement of cameras on our cellphones. But it still takes a bit of skill to take great photographs and edit. So if you dabble in photography and like doing it, there is always a market for it. Whether that is family portraits, maternity, weddings, other events, product photos for businesses, etc.
14. Graphic Design
Do you have an artistic vision? Are you good with graphics and computers? Then you can make some cash under the table by doing graphics for people. While this is also a full-time career for most people, it’s a great way to dabble if you are just getting started. You could do anything from logos for websites, t-shirt designs, signs, greeting cards, etc. People are willing to pay some decent money for these services.
15. Selling Crafts
Besides graphic design, if you have creativity and some skills in crafting, you can sell these to people for cash. That can be at garage sales, art shows, craft shows, local festivals, etc. But there is a market for all sorts of things like in woodworking, clothing, art, jewelry, knick knacks, or whatever you make. This takes a bit more effort that some of the other options because you are creating things, but can put a few hundred bucks or more in your pockets.