10 Best High-Paying Side Gigs for Students in 2023

Gabrielle Olya

Tue, Aug 8, 2023, 3:01 PM2 min read

College is an exciting and fun time, but it's also an expensive one. Between textbooks, groceries and social events, the everyday costs can really add up. Fortunately, many students have time during the week or weekends to take on a side gig for some extra funds.

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To make the most of your side gig, aim for a high-paying job that also comes with flexibility. Care.com identified the top-paying side jobs for college students, as well as the average pay across the 16 states with the most students. Here's what they are -- and what they pay -- ranked from lowest to highest hourly rates.

10. Host/Hostess

Average hourly pay rate: $12.35

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9. Restaurant Server

Average hourly pay rate: $12.49

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8. Cashier

Average hourly pay rate: $13.11

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7. Retail Worker

Average hourly pay rate: $14.03

6. Food Delivery Driver

Average hourly pay rate: $17.62

5. Babysitter

Average hourly pay rate: $17.68

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4. Pet Sitter

Average hourly pay rate: $17.71

3. Senior Care Aide

Average hourly pay rate: $20.43

2. Housekeeper

Average hourly pay rate: $21.07

1. Tutor

Average hourly pay rate: $24.29

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Job titles and pay rates are sourced from Care.com and are accurate as of Sept. 2, 2022.

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10 Best High-Paying Side Gigs for Students in 2023

10. Host/Hostess

9. Restaurant Server

8. Cashier

7. Retail Worker

6. Food Delivery Driver

5. Babysitter

4. Pet Sitter

3. Senior Care Aide

2. Housekeeper

1. Tutor

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