'Tis the season for it start a side hustle. Many Americans are eager to earn some extra cash before a forecast vacation expenses of $1,778, an 8% increase over last year, according to Deloitte Holiday Retail Sales Survey 2024.
Although not quite seasonal, freelance work online is the most popular side hustle to offset vacation-related expenses, SideHustles.com revealed last month.
However, for those looking to take advantage of some specific winter side gigs with lucrative potential, SideHustles.com compiled a list of the highest paying opportunities.
Hustler on the side living in snowy regions can earn money in concert no. 1: snow removal and shoveling. The job may require the purchase of a snow blower or heavy shovel, but with a relatively high earning potential of $25 to $75 per hour, it may be worth the investment.
The next three winters side hustle with the best earning potential, put a seasonal look at the classics throughout the year: winter event photography, instructions for winter sports AND winter themed digital designall of which typically offer anywhere from $20 to $50 an hour.
or gift wrapping side hustle it can also bring in some serious cash, with the potential to earn $20 to $40 an hour.
last month, entrepreneur sat down with Nifty Package Co. FOUNDER Michelle Hensleywhich successfully turned her gift basket side rush into a full one BUsINEss with a strategic gift-wrapping bid — one that made more than $300,000 in 2023.
“Take your time to wrap the gift,” Hensley suggests to anyone who might want to start their own gift-wrapping side hustle. “There are a lot of great gift wraps out there, but they're pretty bad for everything. It's not always the prettiest, most elegant, or trendy. Your paper quality will make the difference – (and your ribbon).
Holiday decoration ($25-$50 per hour), sitting pet OR walking the dog ($15-$30 per hour) and baking seasonal desserts ($15-$35 per order) complete the rest of the top-earning side hustles from SideHustles.com.