Best Jobs for Teens: Earn, Learn, and Grow

Orlando, Florida (Ivanhoe Newswire) – With back to school and increased expenses, many teens are looking for part-time jobs to earn extra income.

While nearly 6 million young people ages 16 to 19 were employed in June 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, that figure is the highest in more than a decade, finding the right balance between schoolwork and work earning potential can be difficult.

Remote jobs can be a great option for tech-savvy teens.

Platforms, such as TutorMe, Tutorpeers and Chegg, invite teen tutors as young as 13 to sign up. You can set your own schedule, your own rates, and connect with your peers. Some tutors earn up to $50 an hour.

Teenagers can also leverage their screen time and get paid to blog. Articles on specific topics such as games and product reviews are popular with children. Other remote jobs for teens include virtual assistant, social media manager, and graphic and web designer. These jobs all require skills that will add value to your resume later.

If your teen loves pets, he or she can earn a salary for playing with them. Dog spotters and walkers can earn between $10 and $20 per hour.

Teenage babysitters are always in high demand. Most babysitters start between the ages of 11 and 14 and earn on average $10 per hour for one child and $5 more for each additional child. But before they started, they were recommended to take a Red Cross child care course.

If your teen isn’t sure where to start looking, sites like ZipRecruiter and GetMyFuture give you the resources and help you need to start your first job.

Another oldie but goodie: restaurant jobs are a good way to teach responsibility and improve communication skills. In fact, the best jobs for teens are host, waiter, and food delivery driver. These jobs pay between $12 and $20 per hour. Teenagers can also find self-employment. Sites like Fiverr, Upwork, and Snagajob are available, but be sure to check the age requirements. And just like their adult counterparts, networking with family, friends, and church groups is a great way to find work.

Contributors to this story include: Cliff Tumetel, producer; Bob Walko, editor

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