12 Ways on How to Make $50 a Day (or $1,500/Month)

While making a 6-figure income usually takes a lot of time, effort and skill, anyone can make an extra $50 a day.

Maybe you’re saving money towards a big trip. Maybe you just want an extra source of income to live more comfortably. Or maybe you live in one of the world’s cheapest countries, and only need $50 a day to get by! Whatever your reason, generating that amount in a day is relatively easy if you’re willing to put in a bit of time.

Your first step to making $50 a day is to identify where your skills lay. And it’s not about having a degree in mechanical engineering or professional Photoshop skills either. Your skills may be things as simple as patience, creativity, or a taste for sales.

To help you figure out the best way for you to make $50 a day, we’ve put together this helpful little guide. You’ll find 12 ideas to generate money in three different categories (working online, working offline, and creating content.)

We’re sure our list has something in there for everyone! And who knows, you may even find more than one idea that works for you. That would allow you to combine several sources of income, which can be a great way to make more money, or just avoid getting bored with one business.

Making a commitment

We want to preface this article with a word of advice. If you want to make $50 a day, you have to commit to that goal.

Every day, hundreds of people get started with one of these money-generating strategies. Every single one of them has a chance to make $50 a day or more with them. But a month down the line, you’ll find that many have abandoned the project.

Making $50 a day is not difficult, but to make it work for you, you have to stick to it. That’s why it’s also helpful to pick a project that genuinely motivates you. Without further ado, here are our top 12 picks:

12 Ways on How to Make $50 a Day (or $1,500/Month)

Work offline

A lot of tips on making extra income are focused on earning money online. But while there are truly great ways of generating an income online, it’s also not for everyone.

Maybe you’re already sitting at your computer all day and want to take a break. Or maybe you want something that gets you leaving the house and meeting new people. Whatever your reason may be for working offline, here are 4 ideas that can easily generate $50 a day.

1. Babysit

We already know what you’re thinking: I babysat as a teenager, why should I do it as an adult?

The truth is, babysitting remains one of the most reliable sources of part-time employment. Wherever you live, you’re sure to find parents who need someone to look after their kids…and are willing to pay good money for it.

On average, you can expect to get paid between $15 to $20 an hour as a babysitter, more in certain areas or if you can show some childcare experience.

Spending just a few hours with kids after school on weekdays or babysitting long evenings on weeknights could definitely earn you $50 a day.

And the best thing about it? When babysitting young children, you’re often paid just to watch them sleep, leaving you plenty of time to relax, read a book, or just do your own thing.

2. Become a dog walker

If children aren’t your thing, then you might consider becoming a dog walker.

Walking dogs is a great way to make a little bit of money on the side, while also getting some exercise, and of course some quality time with great animals.

As a dog walker, you can expect to make about $5 to $10 an hour…for every dog that you walk. If you manage to organize and walk more than a dog at once, you could be making $50 in just a few hours each day!

To become a dog walker, you can start advertising your services on and offline. You can also find a dog walking company to work for (like Rover or Wag), though they sometimes pay a bit less.

3. Become a coach

If you’re a highly-motivated person, then you can use your people skills to create your own coaching business.

The thing with coaching is, it can take a bit of time to get started. On average, you’ll have to work on your business for a couple of months before people start trusting you.

But when your marketing becomes successful and if you’re any good at it, you can expect to be making much more than $50 a day!

4. Become an Uber driver

For those who enjoy driving and want a way to make money that’s completely flexible, driving for Uber can be just about perfect.

The only thing you’ll need to get started is your car and a license. After that, it’s up to you to sign onto the platform and start driving your own clients.

And who knows, you might even take a liking to it. Many Uber drivers say it’s the best job they’ve ever had.

Earn $50 a day online

Working offline can be a great way to make money while seeing a bit of the city, but it’s certainly not for everyone.

If you’re a digital nomad who lives in a non-English speaking country, it can seem almost impossible to find these sorts of gigs. Fortunately, there’s also a lot of opportunities to work online. Here are just 5 of the best ways to make $50 a day working online:

5. Start selling on eBay

Becoming an eBay seller is easy, inexpensive, and if you have a knack for sales, it can become very profitable.

There are a couple of things you could be selling on eBay. Some people like to start with some of their own stuff. Have too many clothes at home, or objects you don’t know what to do with? Selling them on eBay could be a great way to declutter your home while making a few quick bucks.

It’ll also give you some selling experience if you want to move on to selling other things. Some people like to go around garage sales and find antiques to sell on eBay. Others specialize in vintage clothing. You may even be able to sell objects on eBay for your friends and family.

As long as you’re able to find things that sell well on eBay and aren’t afraid of spending a bit of time taking good pictures and writing descriptions, eBay selling can be one of the most rewarding ways of making an income online.

Sign up for eBay here.

6. Start selling on Poshmark

Poshmark is getting bigger and bigger. It also has a slightly different audience than eBay. So while you may be able to sell the same kinds of items on there (like antiques and vintage clothes), you may find that people are willing to pay more for them on Poshmark.

Again, if you’re good at sales, marketing, and communications, it can be a fast and easy way to make $50 a day.

Sign up for Poshmark here.

7. Work as a freelance writer

Were you always good at writing? Today, the demand for freelance writers is greater than ever. With so many people starting blogs or reviews websites, you’ll find a lot of clients who are willing to pay you to write for them. So if you think you’re able to craft a clever blog post or a good product description, it may be the perfect job for you.

Freelance writers can make anything from $10 to $150 an hour writing articles, depending on their level of skill and experience. But even as a newbie writer, if your writing skills are solid, you can expect to be making $50 a day from just one or two blog posts.

8. Find a social media marketing job

Do you have an active presence on social media? Do you enjoy coming up with the perfect Instagram caption, tweet or Facebook post? If so, you may be able to turn these skills into income.

Many companies and small businesses need people to keep their accounts alive and entertaining, whether they be on Instagram, Twitter or Pinterest. If you can demonstrate some social media talent (which shouldn’t be too hard if you’re using it frequently), landing one of these jobs is relatively easy.

As a social media marketer, you could be making $50 a day easily, and way more than that if you manage to find work with a larger company.

9. Take surveys

If you don’t feel creative or want an online job that’s a bit more mindless, then taking surveys can be a good way to make a quick buck.

Many platforms like Swagbucks, Vindale Research or Survey Junkie will pay you anything from $5 to $50 just to answer a couple of questions.

It’s something you can do at home anytime, or while watching T.V. And while the rate per hour may not be amazing, it’s definitely an easy way to make $50 a day if you have a few hours to spare.

Try out Swagbucks here.
Vindale Research here.
Survey Junkie here.

Create content

Making $50 a day by working a few extra hours is good. Making $50 a day in passive income is even better!

If you believe you’re able to put good content out there (whether that be writing, video, or even a podcast), you’ll be able to use your creativity as an extra source of income. Here are 3 ways to do that:

10. Start a blog

Starting a blog can be a great way to make a little extra money online. All you need is a laptop, some basic writing skills, and enough money to pay for hosting and a domain name (it won’t be more than a few dollars a month.)

If you’ve got some expertise in any area (it may be raising guinea pigs, baking gluten-free goods or garden landscaping), then you can start to build an authority blog on the subject.

By putting up ads, setting up an affiliate program and finding sponsorships, you can quickly turn that blog into a money-generating machine.

You won’t necessarily be able to make $50 a day from blogging straight away. But if you’re consistent with your content and focus on quality, you can build up to that number in just a few months.

Check out how to start a blog in this post, where we guide you step-by-step how to do it in under 10 minutes.

11. Write an ebook

This is an idea that requires a bit more time and skill…but it can be one of the most fulfilling ways of making an extra $50 a day.

Many people think you have to have a vivid imagination and awesome writing skills to publish a book that sells. But today, you can self-publish an ebook on Amazon no matter what your skill level.

As long as you have some expertise in a field (it may be writing romance novels, gardening-related non-fiction or astrology guides) and are willing to put in the time to write some great content, you’ll find that self-publishing can be a great source of passive income.

How much money can you expect to make by selling one of your ebooks on Amazon? It all depends on your marketing. But by selling just a few copies a day, you’ll already be closer to your $50 goal. Not to mention, you can keep on writing and publishing ebooks, building a reader base, and adding on to your daily income with each new release.

12. Create a course

If teaching is more of your thing, then creating a course can be a great way to help out others—and earn $50 a day doing so!

To create a digital course, you’ll need some serious expertise in a field, good video-making skills, and the ability to get your message across clearly and concisely. Check out the 9 mistakes course creators make here.

You should expect to spend many hours creating your course. But once it’s done, all you have to do is market it, and try to sell it on platforms like Teachable or Udemy. If it becomes popular, you can expect to make $50 a day without so much as moving a finger!

Try out Teachable here.
Try out Udemy here.

The Takeaway

Making an extra $50 a day doesn’t have to be difficult. No matter what your skills are, you can use them to your advantage and generate some extra income. We highly recommend you read through this list a few times before settling for an option that works for you. After all, it’s important to make $50 a day doing something you actually like!

Hope you enjoyed this post on how to make $50 a day! Let us know in the comments below if you have any other methods you want to add!

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