High-paying Side Gigs That Earn $1,000 Or More Per Month

The College Investor Audio Show · Mar 5, 2020 · 23m

Are you looking for a high-paying side gig? You're not alone, but the bar for "high-paying" is higher than most people realize.

Here's the reality: according to LendingTree's 2026 survey, the average side hustler earns $1,242 per month. But averages are misleading. Bankrate's data shows the median side hustle income is just $200 per month — meaning half of all side hustlers earn less than that. A small group of high earners pulls the average way up.

So the real question isn't "can you earn $1,000 per month on the side?" It's "which side gigs actually get you there?"

After interviewing people…