Hey there! It’s Anu from the DuoThrivers team.
On our blog, we’ve often talked about how easy it is to start earning online from the comfort of your home.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a housewife who wants to start an online business or a teen – there’s something out there for anyone who wants to earn online.
Today, we’ll talk about how you can earn as a housewife with a work-from-home job.
Please don’t proceed if you’re looking for shortcut methods to earn money. There aren’t any… at least I don’t know any legal ones… haha.
5 Work-from-Home Jobs for Housewives
1. Online Tutoring
If you’re good at a subject, you can become a tutor and teach right from the comfort of your home.
The best part? You can earn a decent amount since you’re getting paid for your subject expertise.
Some platforms may require you to pass a test to prove your skills, while others are fine with just a relevant degree. Just check each platform’s requirements before applying.
Ready to apply? Here’s one more thing that might help you decide, you can earn up to $50 per hour, depending on your teaching skills.
Below are the popular platforms you can consider –
- Mathnasium (Best for Math Tutoring)
- TutaPoint (Best for Test Prep)
- Chegg (Best of all Kinds of Tutoring)
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2. Content Writing
If you’re fond of writing like I am, you can work as a content writer and earn a good income.
There are many types of writing you can do – blogs, essays, research articles, and more. It’s completely up to you.
Sometimes, bloggers look for writers in a specific niche. For example, I recently saw someone in a Facebook group looking for a recipe content writer. Niche writers can earn anywhere from $20 to $50 per hour.
Your pay will mostly depend on the quality of your writing and your experience.
The demand for content writers has always been strong, and it’s only growing, written content isn’t going anywhere!
That said, there’s also a lot of competition on freelancing platforms. The best strategy is to look for clients both on FB groups and freelancing sites, while building up testimonials.
Some of the freelancing platforms you can try –
If you love writing, you can also try Blogging. I have been in the digital business since 2017 and still find Blogging to be the best way to earn money online.
Yes, you won’t earn money instantly but you can potentially earn $100–$200 by the end of Month #2 and even $1,000 by Month #4 if you leverage Pinterest traffic effectively.
If you want to learn everything about blogging, check out our detailed guide on How to Start a Blog, where we share insights and step-by-step instructions for beginners.
3. Copywriting
People have asked me this question many times, so let me answer it first.
Copywriting and content writing are two different roles.
If you enjoy writing stories, blogs, or articles, you should apply for content writing. A copywriter, on the other hand, creates content specifically for ads and marketing campaigns.
In short, a copywriter writes with the goal of selling, so they need a basic understanding of sales and marketing.
You definitely need a marketing mindset to work as a copywriter. The earning potential is strong, you can expect to earn around $20 to $70 per hour.
You can look for job opportunities on freelancing platforms –
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4. Graphic Designer
If you have some experience with graphic design, you can land a pretty good job.
Many people still prefer working with real designers instead of relying solely on AI. Clients with specific needs are willing to pay anywhere from $15 to $100 per hour.
The pay depends on the project type, client, and the level of expertise required.
AI tools aren’t perfect yet and can be time-consuming when the design needs to meet very specific requirements. That’s where graphic designers step in.
If you’re skilled with design tools and know how to use AI to speed up your workflow, you can still find great opportunities on freelancing platforms.
You can look for job opportunities on these platforms –
5. Data Entry
The easiest job for a housewife that can be done online without needing to visit an office is a Data Entry job.
The best part is you don’t need any special skills for it, though you should be willing to put in the effort to learn how things work.
Data Entry is a popular job, but if you haven’t heard of it before, here’s a quick explanation.
The job usually involves typing data from one source into another, most often transferring information from a physical format to a digital one.
As a Data Entry clerk, you can earn up to $15 per hour. I know it’s not the highest-paying job, but considering it requires minimal skills, $15 per hour is pretty O.K.
You can check these platforms for a data entry job –
Found anything interesting? Go for it. Earning money might seem tough at first, but it definitely works.
And if you ever want to try starting an online business with minimal investment, check out our free guide – How to Start a Blog as a Beginner.
Thanks!