7 Awesome Jobs For 13 Year Olds To Earn Good Money

With serious job restrictions on under 15-year-olds, it can sometimes feel like there’s no way to earn money in your age group.

But there are plenty of jobs for 13 year olds, no matter what age you are, whether it’s during the school year or as a summer job.

There are lots of different laws about minimum age in different states, but here’s 6 different types of jobs you can do that will earn you some spending money, whether you’re in Australia or the United States, at any age!

Check out our list of the best jobs for 13 year olds below!

Being a babysitter is the perfect way to not only earn some extra pocket money, but also to set yourself up with a job that can make you a lot of money in the future. It’s a job that’s been held by many kids who are only 13 years old, and can keep you going throughout high school and university, and if you do a babysitting course, can become a lifelong career!

Plus, it’s the ideal job in terms of hours. Most of the time, parents will only leave 14 year olds alone with their kids for an hour or two, so it gives you plenty of time to both enjoy your babysitting job, but also be able to finish homework or enjoy your school free summer months.

When you first start out, you could offer to be a “parent’s helper”, meaning one of the parents you’re looking after stays home to get the vacuuming done or set up for a party while you entertain the children.

If you love animals, this is an awesome way to earn some extra money. If you have neighbours going away, offer to look after their animals for them, by being a pet sitter! It usually means feeding the animals twice a day or so, making sure the house hasn’t been trashed by the animals, and if they’re dogs, maybe doing some dog walking too. Plus, it means you get to hang around and socialise with cute animals!

If you’re a little older, say 15 or 16 years old, it can also be a great way to get out of the house for a bit and relax or play some video games, while giving the animals some company.

Being a dog walker is a great way to earn some good money, and is a popular first job. If you have family or friends who have dogs, offer to walk the dogs for them as your part time job! If you’re an athlete who needs to do exercise as a part of your training, it’s the perfect way to both earn some money and get your training in at the same time!

If you’re a 13 year old, you may be worried that you’ve got too many extracurricular activities to have a job, but that’s where working online can be perfect. Many companies want the insight of teenagers, so doing online surveys is an easy way to make cash.

If you have a particular talent or skill, you can offer your services through a website like Fiverr, open to users 13 and over. For instance, you might help someone design a logo or write an article, or even just enter data into spreadsheets.

You could also go for the millennial version of a garage sale – selling old toys on eBay or Etsy! Just remember you’ll need your parents to sign off on anything you do online, as many websites, including Google, have parental consent restrictions.

Consider social media too – you could become known for leaving reviews for kid friendly places, or for your brilliant fashion sense! It’s also an awesome way to find jobs, as if you’re already online working, companies may see that and appreciate your good hustle!

You might have a neighbour who hates lawn mowing, or desperately hates raking leaves, but doesn’t have time to do it themselves. Offer to do that annoying job for them… for a price! Yard work can cover a range of jobs, from car washing after school hours on a week day, to a whole day of helping a local business prepare for summer camp. You’d be surprised how much money you can make doing odd jobs for friends and family in the yard!

Many companies are willing to pay young people to go for the classic paper route career starter. And it’s not just a job for when you’re starting high school – many 17 year olds and older keep working the paper round after they’ve finished high school, because it’s an easy way to make some money before everyone else has even started their day!

Jobs in the Film & TV industry are often open to all ages, with children and young teenagers often making good money. The hours you are allowed to work will be restricted during the school term. During holidays, though, you’re allowed to work more, nearly up to full-time hours. Expect to take part in TV programmes, commercials and films, usually as an extra – but a lucky few may get the chance to act or model.

Although it might feel like your only option as a 13 or 14 year old is to start a lemonade stand or work for a family business, there are actually heaps of options for you in your job search.

While you’re not legally allowed to have a full-time job, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any jobs for 13 year olds that pay!

Consider one of the above options, and start making money today!