11 Awesome Summer Jobs That Pay Up To $5,000 Per Month

Are you looking for a full-time job in the summer that pays well?

Or would you rather travel the world and work a flexible schedule?

Below are 15 awesome summer jobs that not only pay well but have great benefits.

1. Pinterest Virtual Assistant

A Pinterest Virtual Assistant is someone who manages a business’s profile on Pinterest.

Pinterest VA’s are in charge of tasks like creating new pins, scheduling pins, creating descriptions for pins, etc. 

Benefits of being a Pinterest VA:

• Work from anywhere
• Set your own schedule
• Can make $500-$5,000+ a month
• Ability to quit your day job and do this full-time

Check out this free training here on how to become a Pinterest Virtual Assistant.

In the free training, you’ll learn:

• How to get started as a Pinterest VA right away
• Steps to take to start this business
• How to create a business plan based on how much you want to make

P.S. Here’s an example of one student who is now a full-time Pinterest VA.

2. Sell printables

Selling printables on Etsy is one of best side hustles out there because of how easy it is to get started.

People are earning between $100-$1000+ a month selling printables online (see their success stories here). 

Benefits of selling printables:

• Don’t need previous experience
• Can turn into passive income
• Work from home + work as little or as many hours as you want

In this free training you’ll learn:

• Ideas for printables to make
• What you need to start an Etsy shop
• How to make sure you get sales on Etsy

As you can see below, making printables is a profitable side hustle! Julie earned over $20,000 in her spare time.

3. Proofreader

Proofreaders work online and have the ability to work from anywhere in the world.

The average hourly rate is between $14-$31 an hour depending on your experience, which clients you’re working for, and the type of project.

To become a proofreader it’s important that you:

• Own a computer
• Reliable internet access

This job is done on your own schedule because you need to have the work done BY a certain time, not at a certain time. 

In this free training you’ll learn:

• 5 signs proofreading is right for you
• How to attract proofreading clients

4. Start a niche blog

I created this blog and made over $80,000 in my senior year of college (that’s me in my first major feature by Forbes!).

If you’re wondering how I make money on this blog, it comes from:

• Affiliate marketing (someone clicks on my affiliate link and I get a commission)
• Sponsored posts
• Advertising
• Selling my own products (like my online course)

If you want to start a website but have questions like:

• What should my blog be about?
• How do I know what to write about?
• How soon can I start making money?

Take a free training on building a new PROFITABLE blog.

This free training teaches you how to create an income-producing website. You also learn the key mistakes to avoid if you’re a beginner.

5. Make and sell dog treats

You can earn $1,000-$5,000 a month with a dog treat business.

This fun and flexible side hustle can not only replace your day job, but bring you tons of joy by getting to bake and work with dogs on a regular basis.

My friend Kristin runs a successful dog treat business from home. She even teaches others how to replicate her success.

Check out this free training and learn:

• Most popular dog treats to sell
• Where to sell dog treats
• How much to charge
• What you need to start a dog treat business

Below are a few examples of people making money in the dog treat business!

6. Surveys

Surveys are a great way to make extra money when you need extra cash for groceries or gas. 

To make money with surveys, all you do is:

• Fill out a quick profile sharing a little about you
• Start answering questions and giving your opinions

You can also earn money on survey sites by:

• Playing games
• Watching ads

The top survey sites are:

• Swagbucks
• Branded Surveys

7. Become A Tax Preparer 

Did you know you can get trained online to become a Tax Preparer?

This in-demand job is done from home and on your own schedule.

A Tax Preparer prepares, files, and assists in general tax forms. 

To get started in this field, take a high-quality tax preparation course. Do your research to find the best one for you. 

If you still have questions about becoming a Tax Preparer, take this free training.

In the free training you learn:

• How much money you can make
• What a typical work day looks like
• Tools and tech needed (it’ll all fit in a backpack)
• What kind of clients are highest paying

8. Bookkeeper

With the average bookkeeper earning $48,000 a year, this is a great work from home career to get into. Bookkeeping is one of the most stable and reliable career paths out there and is expected to grow rapidly.

Bookkeeping is the process of keeping track of a business’s financial transactions 

If this sounds like something you’re interested in, take this free training.

In this free training, you’ll learn:

• Why Bookkeeping is the most stable, reliable & simple business to own
• Why bookkeeping is right now the most profitable business
• Step-by-step how to start, avoid mistakes & get high-paying clients

9. Rent out a room on Airbnb

Did you know you can make money by renting out a room or apartment?

If you often travel and have a vacant house, I recommend putting your apartment or house on Airbnb.

I have several friends that live in a big house and decided to rent out a room.

This Airbnb room now covers their mortgage.

You can sign up to become an Airbnb host here.[You can even see how much you can make in your city by clicking that link. In my small town in Colorado, it’s possible for me to make $1,365 per month].

10. Freelance writing

Do you want to make money writing?

Freelance writing is a great option for fully remote work where you can work as little or as much as you want.

I’ve been a freelance writer for over 10 years now! I started back in college earning around $250/article. I’m still freelance writing now because I love it and find it to be a great way to earn extra money. 

Learn how to make up to $5,000/month as a freelance writer here.

11. Salesforce Analyst

My friend Leila changed careers and recently got a job as a Salesforce Professional.

You can learn all about her experience here. She found her first job through a recruiter reaching out to her on LinkedIn, and now she’s earning $60,000+ at home with amazing benefits.

A Salesforce Professional is someone who is trained to improve business processes with something called Salesforce.

You don’t need any previous experience nor a college degree for this and almost all of these jobs are remote so you can work from home.

The average starting salary of a Salesforce Professional is between $60,000-$80,000 and some people even land first jobs making over $100,000.

See if a Salesforce career is right for you by taking the free 5 Day Salesforce Challenge to better understand the Salesforce career path and how you can get started.