Side gigs that fit your skills and your week
The best side gigs pay a fair rate, fit around your main job and use skills you already have. On GigList you build one profile, set when you are free, and get matched to short gigs online or near you, with no cut taken.
Get matched to gigs that fit you
Create your profile in minutes. Worker Pro is $9 a month billed yearly ($19 monthly), and you keep your full rate.
Work when you are free
Set your availability once. Matches respect it.
Online or nearby
Remote tasks and local shifts in the same feed.
Keep your full rate
No cut from what you earn on any gig.
Side gigs and what they typically pay
Typical market ranges in the US. Pay depends on city, date and your experience.
| Type of gig | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Event staff and servers | $20 to $40 per hour | Evenings and weekends |
| Bartending | $25 to $50 per hour | Private parties and launches |
| Delivery runs | $20 to $35 per hour | Own car, bike or van |
| UGC videos | $150 to $500 per video | Filmed on your phone |
| Virtual assistance | $15 to $40 per hour | Remote, flexible hours |
| Design and video editing | $30 to $100 per hour | Remote, project based |
Typical market ranges, not quotes. Set your own budget in the gig builder and see the suggested range for your city.
Land your first side gig
A strong profile does most of the work for you.
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Pick two or three skills
Choose the work you can do well today. You can add more later.
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Show proof
Add photos, links or short clips of past work. Even small jobs count.
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Set rate and hours
Add your rate range and the days you are free. Posters see this before they invite you.
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Apply with a short pitch
Three lines: what you did before, why this gig fits, when you can start.
Spot a good gig in ten seconds
Skip posts that waste your time.
- A clear task and a clear result
- A budget or rate written in the post
- A real date, shift time or deadline
- No request to pay a deposit or buy a starter kit
- Payment terms agreed before you start
Where to look next
Browse remote gigs you can do from home, or gigs near me for shifts in your city. The gig app page explains how matches and alerts work.
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