5 Ranked Side Hustle Platforms Where Clients Pay the Most
Side hustles have a reputation for paying around $10 an hour. For example, DoorDash drivers earn a median gross pay of $11.63 per hour, while Instacart shoppers earn $12.51 per hour, before expenses, according to Gridwise.
Drivers also have to rush from place to place, pay for their own gas and cover wear and tear on their cars. However, other side hustle platforms can pay $50, $100 or more per hour if you have professional expertise, teaching experience or specialized skills.
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Depending on the platform and type of work, side hustlers may earn $50 to $100 per hour. However, some companies charge fees. MoneyLion ranked five higher-paying side-hustle platforms by published rates and fees where clients pay the most.
Maven
Pay: $100 to $200 per hour
Maven connects companies with professionals who can answer surveys, participate in interviews and provide consulting services to their customers. Rates depend on your skills, experience, industry and demand. Some side hustlers can earn hundreds of dollars an hour for client calls, according to the Expert Opportunities.
The company recommended setting a rate two to four times your regular hourly salary. So if you earn $50 per hour at your full-time job, you would charge $100 to $200 per hour. However, it’s important to note that some projects offer a fixed amount or lower rates.
Respondent
Pay: About $95 per hour for 60 minutes after fees
Respondent pays side hustlers to participate in market research. The company hires people for surveys, focus groups and one-on-one interviews. The company said $100 is typical for an hour-long interview with participants who have specialized experience, but shorter surveys pay less.
The company said remote interviews lasting 30 to 90 minutes pay between $40 and $150, while short, unmoderated side gigs can pay between $5 and $25. In-person interviews and focus groups can pay as high as $250 plus, according to the website, so there is a wide variation.
However, the company deducts a 5% fulfillment fee. This means that for a $100 one-hour interview you’d walk away with $95.
Clarity.fm
Pay: Average $85 per hour after fees
Clarity enlists experienced professionals to provide paid phone consultations to entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers and executives seeking advice. The platform said its average rate is $1.60 per minute, which works out to just below $100 per hour. However, the company deducts a 15% service fee per call, which means you would earn around $85 for a 60-minute consultation.
Clarity recommended that experts set their own per-minute rates and some higher-level professionals in sales, marketing, e-commerce, finance and other industries can earn well above the average.
Outschool
Pay: About $63 to $73.50 per teaching hour
Teachers looking for additional income after school, on weekends and in the summertime may want to consider Outschool, a platform where educators teach online classes in their spare time. The platform recommended charging $18 to $21 per student for each hour spent in class. A one-hour class with five students would earn you $90 to $105.
However, Outschool charges teachers a 30% fee per class, leaving teachers with approximately $63 to $73.50 for the teaching hour. The price doesn’t include time spent preparing lessons or parent communication and you can earn less if fewer students enroll.
TaskRabbit
Pay: About $47 per hour on average
If you’re handy around the home, TaskRabbit can be an option for earning extra money. The company connects homeowners and renters with workers who provide services such as furniture assembly, handyperson skills, moving, cleaning and other household services.
According to TaskRabbit, U.S. Taskers earn an average of $47 per hour, though rates can vary by location. The good news: Side hustlers keep 100% of their hourly earnings and tips, according to the website. However, the company charges its clients a service fee.
The website noted that furniture assemblers earn above-average rates, ranging between $40 and $100 per hour. However, the hour starts at the customer’s home and doesn’t account for travel to or between projects, tools or gas.
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