3 Most Lucrative Side Hustles for People Over 60
3 Most Lucrative Side Hustles for People Over 60
Martin DaskoSat, March 21, 2026 at 10:00 PM UTC
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According to a recent AARP survey, 7% of retirees have “unretired,” with 48% of those admitting they returned to the labor force to make money. The 2025 U.S. Retirement Survey from Schroders revealed that 62% of Americans don’t know how long their retirement savings will last and 25% of retirees admitted to losing sleep over their finances.
It’s clear that Americans over 60 are looking for ways to make more money as they try to navigate inflation. Luckily, if you’re looking to accelerate your retirement savings or just want to bring in some money to improve your lifestyle, there are side gigs worth considering.
Here are three lucrative side gigs for people age 60 and over.
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Business Coaching or Consulting -
Pay: $100 to $200 or more hourly
“The most lucrative side gigs for people over 60 are those that leverage your experience, such as consulting or coaching,” said Vince Stanzione, author of the New York Times Bestseller “The Millionaire Dropout.”
Kiplinger listed business coaching as the top side gig for seniors because companies are willing to pay for insights on budgets, operational needs and general strategic advice. The pay is listed as ranging from $100 to $200 per hour, with some levels reaching $1,000.
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Matt Barrie, CEO of Freelancer.com, noted that there are side-hustle job categories that particularly reward experience and aren’t too difficult for older workers to branch out into. The platform currently has 1,613 projects averaging $398 each for business analysis.
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Performing Odd Jobs -
Pay: $40 to $60 hourly
If you’re looking to perform odd jobs in your spare time at your convenience, you can explore a platform like Taskrabbit, where you perform random gigs based on your location and abilities. GOBankingRates spoke to a Taskrabbit representative who noted that seniors are on the platform making money by leveraging their skills.
The source said furniture assembly can pay $48 per hour, TV mounting $60 and cleaning $40. The amount that you earn will depend on the demand in your community and what kind of services you can offer.
Home Repairs -
Pay: $31 hourly
If you grew up in an era where you had to fix things on your own, you can turn your passion for DIY projects into a home repair side gig. The type of work that you do will depend on your skills and what you can offer in your community. For example, condos may require simple maintenance like changing air filters and fire alarms. When it comes to homes, you can offer to fix decks, work on sheds or even get certified as a home inspector.
ZipRecruiter listed the hourly rate for home repair and maintenance at $31 per hour, but the rate will depend on the services you offer. You can register on an established platform like Taskrabbit or you can advertise your services in local social media groups.
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