How to make money on TaskRabbit: 25 side hustles to start right now

TaskRabbit can connect you to a whole lot of people who need something done. But if you've got a bunch of things you could be doing, which ones are really worth your time?

You might think that TaskRabbit is all about in-person stuff, like handiwork or moving furniture, and you're not wrong, but there are also ways to make money online without leaving the house. You can do this through TaskRabbit, but Whop is an even better option.

Below, I'll walk you through the 25 side hustles you can do on TaskRabbit to make some extra money without sacrificing too much time.

How does TaskRabbit work?

TaskRabbit is an online marketplace. It's primarily an app, but you can also access it through your browser, too. 

Customers can browse taskers based on location. When you join the app, you can specify things like how much you want to be paid per hour, how far you'll travel, and most of all, what you're willing to do.

Once you have some reviews, they'll also be visible on your profile along with your rating.

TaskRabbit became famous for connecting people with Taskers who are up for manual labor, but these days, the app branched out quite a bit. 

It's not just in-person jobs. There's also a section of side hustles that can be done from home, such as research, data entry, or virtual assistant work.

TaskRabbit takes a 15% cut out of every job completed, which is pretty high when compared to some of its competitors. There's also a one-time, non-refundable $25 fee for signing up as a Tasker. Taskers do get to keep tips, though.

What do you need to make money on TaskRabbit?

Before you can jump right in and start padding your wallet, you'll need to meet a few requirements.

Here's what you need to join TaskRabbit as a Tasker:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a U.S. SSN (which you can update to an EIN later)
• Have a checking account for direct deposit
• Have a credit card
• Pass a background check
• Own or have access to a smartphone
• Have reliable transportation if you offer in-person services

The good news is that you don't need any kind of specialized skill, though it is helpful if you want to make more money by offering niche services. But even without that, you can make some cash just by doing things other people don't have the time or energy to do.

One thing to keep in mind before you start on TaskRabbit (or any similar platform) is that you'll have to manage your own taxes if you make over $600 in a calendar year. These jobs count as self-employment, so TaskRabbit won't hold anything back to cover what you'll owe the government. 

At the end of your work year, TaskRabbit will send you a 1099 form. It's helpful to report your income and start on a quarterly tax payment system with the IRS. 

How much can you make on TaskRabbit?

How much you make on TaskRabbit will depend on the kinds of jobs you're qualified for and capable of doing, along with what time of the year it is and what part of the country you live in. 

You may think that sounds like a lot of variables, and you're right. It's hard to nail down an exact ballpark for how much Taskers can earn.

TaskRabbit workers can earn good money, though.

For example, a TaskRabbit worker assembling furniture in New York City can charge between $50–$90 per hour, while a cleaner in Los Angeles can charge between $25–$60 per hour. 

Handyman jobs and furniture assembly usually pay a higher rate, while cleaning and delivery jobs tend to pay less. A job like holiday decorating will pay more the higher the demand is (therefore the closer to the holiday), while something like moving may earn you big bucks if you park yourself in a college town at a time when students are moving in and out. 

Some of the top-earning Taskers report making up to $7,000 a month in 2023 or $12,000 a month in 2024. That's pretty mind-blowing, but keep in mind that these are usually people who fully embrace hustle culture. They're juggling multiple gigs or have specialized skills that let them hike their prices. 

With that said, the greatest benefit of TaskRabbit is that you can turn it into a full-time job or keep it as a handy side gig when you need some extra cash. That's why the income is very varied and there's no exact cap on how much you can earn.

25 best side hustles you can do on TaskRabbit

There are such a wide range of jobs you can do on TaskRabbit, that you should be able to find something to help you earn some of that side hustle cash. 

But if you want to maximize your profit, here are twenty-five of the best side hustles on TaskRabbit.

1. Assemble furniture

Those who want to avoid having a screaming match with their partners or families while assembling IKEA furniture tend to hire people to do it for them. That's where you come in. 

If you have a knack for putting things together, you can make very decent money assembling bookshelves, nightstands, bunk beds, and all kinds of other pieces of furniture. 

These jobs tend to be straightforward, which is great, but they're often physically demanding. You may have to lift heavy objects or spend extended amounts of time in awkward positions as you screw things in. You may also be asked if you can get rid of old furniture, but hey, hauling that sofa can give you a nice extra fee.

• What you need: A basic tool kit that includes things like hammers and screwdrivers. 
• How much you can make: Between $40 and $90 per hour, depending on the complexity of the project. 

2. Start pet sitting

If you love pets, why not get paid for hanging out with them? My own dog is keeping me company as I write this, and I won't lie, it's pretty great.

This is a great one if you work a full-time job remotely, or want to juggle multiple side hustles at once and have things that can be done from a phone or laptop in any location. You make more money with a flexible schedule, but you can also mark your availability if you're only free on weekends. 

The pay depends on a few things, such as the needs of the pet—like having to give them medicine or take them on extra walks—or whether you're also house-sitting. 

• What you need: For this one, you really only need transportation and time. Many pet-sitting jobs involve overnight stays or multiple visits in a day. 
• How much you can make: You can expect to make between $15 and $40 an hour, with some exceptions for specialized situations. 

3. Mount TVs

Safety is important, so people want to know that things they're mounting on their walls are done so by a professional. No one wants to have their 55-inch TV fall to the ground in the middle of a movie marathon.

This is the kind of job that is on the higher end of earning potential, but it is important that you have the technical skills to do the job right. 

• What you need: You'll need tools for mounting objects and knowledge of different types of walls, as not every wall may be suited to every TV. 
• How much you can make: You can make between $50 and $100 for mounting TVs, depending on where you are in the country. 

4. Mow the lawn

If you're someone who doesn't mind braving the elements, there are a lot of jobs you can do that involve being outside. 

Mowing the lawn is one of the most in-demand types of outdoor jobs since landscaping and lawn care are things that need to be done regularly. Here's another tip: Suburban areas are filled with these types of tasks.

Just be prepared that depending on where you live, this job will involve being in the heat for extended periods of time and very literally getting your hands dirty. If you're okay with that, then lawn care is one of the side hustles you can start with immediately. 

• What you need: You'll need a lawn mower and landscaping tools for this kind of job, although some clients may have their own. 
• How much you can make: Based on how extensive the landscaping is, you can make between $25 and $60 an hour. 

5. Work as a cleaner

TaskRabbit cleaners fall into two categories. The first is people who are hired to do regular cleaning jobs, like cleaning on a schedule. They're also hired for things that need to be done occasionally but not every time, like dusting baseboards or high shelves.

The second type of cleaning work is deep cleaning, which can happen once an apartment, house, or business is vacated, or if someone hasn't done standard cleaning tasks in a while. 

Both of these types of cleaning require some level of physical readiness, but the second type specifically can be demanding and exhausting. For very big jobs, you can also work as a team with another person. 

• What you need: You will typically need your own cleaning supplies. 
• How much you can make: Based on how deep the cleaning is and how big the area is, you can charge between $20 and $60 per hour. 

6. Wait in line

No, I'm not kidding, and yes, it's exactly what the heading says. People will literally pay you just to wait in line for them. 

This is useful for people who don't have time to stand in a long line at City Hall or the DMV, or someone who wants to camp for special perks at an event opening but has other things to do. As a line stander, you'll typically wait in line until you're near the front and then swap places with the person paying you for the task. 

• What you need: Just yourself, time, and the ability to stand for hours on end.
• How much you can make: Waiting in line doesn't make as much as some other tasks, but given the low demands of the task, you're still making a good profit at between $15 and $25 an hour. 

7. Become a virtual assistant

You can be a virtual assistant from anywhere in the world. You'll help people with tasks like scheduling appointments, answering emails, transcribing meetings, and whatever else they might need. Data entry is another common request.

This is a great one for students with an irregular schedule or stay-at-home moms with time during the day.

Keep in mind that working as a virtual assistant can be more profitable on other platforms. With Whop you can send your clients Checkout Links and get paid easily, keeping up to 97% of each payment.

• What you need: You'll need administrative skills and access to the internet. 
• How much you can make: As a virtual assistant, you can make between $20 and $50 per hour.

8. Become a home decorator

If you have a keen eye for design, you can feel rewarded both financially and creatively by taking on home decorator tasks. 

As a Tasker being paid for home decor services, you might end up helping a client choose furniture or wall paint, or assist them in figuring out the most aesthetically appealing room layouts. 

You can also get paid for holiday-specific decor. For example, some people would rather pay a person to come decorate their house for the spooky season or Christmas instead of doing it themselves! 

• What you need: This job doesn't have a lot of immediate overhead, though you will need the skills to be able to adequately assist the client. 
• How much you can make: Based on your experience and the location, you can make between $50 and $100 per hour. 

9. Clean carpets and furniture

This is an extension of the house cleaning task, but a specific enough one that you can be paid for only doing things that fall under this umbrella. 

The types of tasks included are ones like deep cleaning carpets and upholstery or using specialized methods of cleaning like carpet shampoo machines or steam cleaning tools. You may be doing this in someone's home, an office building, or an Airbnb. 

• What you need: You'll need a steam cleaner and other specialized cleaning equipment. 
• How much you can make: You can expect to make between $50 and $80 per hour with specialized furniture and carpet cleaning. 

10. Shovel snow

Here's another seasonal one—you can shovel snow for people. This includes shoveling driveways, sidewalks, and entryways so people can make their way in and out of their houses. 

This job may or may not be highly inconsistent if you live somewhere that only gets a little bit of snow. On the other hand, if your area gets loads of snow all year round, it's almost like lawn care. 

It's a task that will need to be done regularly, and there's potential to earn good money doing it in suburban areas. 

• What you need: You'll need a shovel or a snow blower for bigger tasks, although some clients have their own. 
• How much you can make: You can make between $25 and $75 an hour for snow shoveling. 

11. Run errands

TaskRabbit is not all about big, heavy jobs. Sometimes it's just the small things in life that people are desperate not to do. 

Taskers who get paid for running errands often end up doing things like grocery shopping, picking up dry cleaning, or taking packages to the post office. 

It's a side hustle that earns you money for something that doesn't take a lot of time, effort, or skill. You can also do a lot of these alongside your own errands.

• What you need: A vehicle or a bike, or good public transport.
• How much you can make: You can make between $15 and $30 an hour for running errands. 

12. Create resumes and cover letters

Let's face it: Applying for jobs is no one's favorite thing to do, which is why outsourcing it is so common. If you're a resume/cover letter pro, you can definitely find work on TaskRabbit. (Pro tip: You can even use AI to assist you in making the resumes.)

If you want to expand on this line of side hustle, you can also use Whop to advertise yourself as a career coach or a consultant. This turns a little side gig into a profitable business.

Making your own whop only takes a few minutes, and once you're set, you can start adding apps like Files or Video Calls. This lets you offer one-on-one calls or upload resume templates for your customers to use. There are more options—these are just some of the ideas you could turn into reality through Whop.

You can also use your whop as a hub (because it is a hub!) for people who need career coaching. Whether you connect it to a paid Discord or let people use the built-in Chat or Forums app, you'll be able to guide them as they find their perfect jobs, all the while getting paid a nice amount of money.

• What you need: You need to have experience and a strong knowledge of HR trends, plus a PC and internet connection. 
• How much you can make: You can make between $20 and $70 an hour creating resumes and cover letters, or up to $300 an hour as a career coach. 

13. Work as a personal assistant

A personal assistant organizes a client's life or an event for them, including responding to calls and emails, taking care of scheduling, and making any purchases that the client needs. 

Personal assistant work is something you can eventually expand into a small business all by itself if you want. 

You can use Whop to offer a range of personal assistant tasks, and sell your services through the Whop checkout links. That's a good way to get around TaskRabbit's hefty 15% fee.

• What you need: Personal assistant tasks can be a catch-all, but the biggest things you'll likely need are transportation and the ability to stay organized. 
• How much you can make: Personal assistant taskers can make between $20 and $40 an hour. 

14. Perform home repairs

The ability to repair leaky faucets, patch walls, and install cabinets can make you a popular Tasker. 

Taskers are often called on to make a range of both big and small repairs, and the fact that some repairs require urgent fixing can help your bottom line. 

• What you need: Tools (the specifics of which depend on the job), and the skill to fix things in the home. 
• How much you can make: Home repairs are one of the best-paying tasks, earning you between $50 and $100 per hour. 

15. Decorate or gift wrap for the holidays

Decorating the house with holiday bling isn't the only type of festive task you'll find on TaskRabbit.  

People will hire taskers to wrap gifts either because they don't have time or because they want the professional flair to it. If you have the ability to make perfect lines and curl a ribbon, this could be for you. 

You may also be asked to do things like deliver a Christmas tree or help decorate it, hang lights, or carve pumpkins. You'd be surprised at the type of things people will happily pay for so they can sit back and enjoy the season instead.

• What you need: Decorative skills and your own wrapping supplies, if none are provided. 
• How much you can make: This kind of work is limited, but still pays well. You can make between $20 and $50 an hour. 

16. Fulfill prescriptions

There are a lot of reasons people may not be able to get their own prescriptions filled. This ranges from professionals who work during the day and aren't available during pharmacy hours to clients who are homebound and physically can't pick up their own medicine. 

Remember that you may be working with clients who are currently ill, so take every precaution to make sure that the delivery is safe for both parties.

• What you need: Transportation.
• How much you can make: You can make between $15 and $30 an hour for picking up prescriptions. 

17. Pick up side hustles in specialized trades

Do you have any trade skills? No, I don't mean stuff like trading stocks (If you do, you should just set up a whop and make huge bucks for teaching others how to become a trader).

By trade skills, I mean specialized skills that many of us wish we had. Some tasks you can learn on the job and pick up as you go, but some jobs are so specialized that you are required to have existing skills in them. This includes things like installing HVAC units, welding, and plumbing work. 

• What you need: For these jobs, you'll need certifications that prove you have the expertise, and your own tools specific to the task. 
• How much you can make: You can make between $60 and $150 an hour. 

18. Help people move

Most of us have had to help someone else move (or needed the help to move ourselves). It can be fun for the first hour or two, but at the end of the day, you've hauled heavy furniture and boxes for hours on end. It's no wonder that people are always looking for movers.

This is one of the more popular categories on TaskRabbit. If you're willing to help people pack up and move, your skills will be in demand.

• What you need: Physical strength and a vehicle. 
• How much you can make: You can make between $25 and $75 per hour for this highly physical task. 

19. Offer data entry services

If your word-per-minute (WPM) count is mighty impressive, why not put it to work in data entry? 

This usually involves inputting, organizing, or managing data for individuals or businesses. Usually, this can be remote work, which makes it an excellent side hustle for students or digital nomads. 

The downside? With a low barrier to entry, there are a lot of people who will want to do this kind of gig, so the competition is fierce.

• What you need: You have to be a good typist with outstanding organizational skills.
• How much you can make: You can make between $10 and $30 an hour for data entry. 

20. Create spreadsheets and templates

Spreadsheets are worth their weight in gold to anyone who works in a business setting. They're used to keep track of information, manage data, and streamline processes that otherwise could get pretty messy. 

You may be asked to design spreadsheets or templates, such as Notion, Figma, or Canva, on demand. You can also make generic templates, like journals or trackers, and sell them piece by piece.

If you find making templates easy, a better gig would be to start selling them on Whop for some sweet passive income. 

• What you need: Skills with your software of choice, such as MS Excel, Google Sheets, Figma, Notion, and others.
• How much you can make: Creating spreadsheets and templates on TaskRabbit can earn you between $20 and $60 an hour, often depending on the complexity of the project. 

21. Pick up shifts in hospitality

If computers aren't your thing and you also don't want to spend your day doing physical labor, you can always turn to hospitality. 

Bars, hospitals, and restaurants can use TaskRabbit as a short-term solution to a staffing issue, or to help supplement the staff at a special event. This lets you pick up part-time gigs in hospitality, with roles such as waiter, caterer, or hotel staff.

• What you need: You may need a license for some jobs (like medical positions or bartending), but for others you only need transportation. 
• How much you can make: You can earn between $15 and $40 an hour from hospitality shifts.

22. Run social media profiles for businesses

Small businesses and startups often need a social media presence but don't have the budget to hire a full-time social media manager. This can result in them only hiring social media managers for specific promotional periods, or even to perform assessments and give the company ways they can try to improve their socials themselves. 

Remember that if you're a pro at social media, you can make a lot more money through Whop. 

The best way to do this is to teach others how to improve their social media game. This is easily done through Whop, as you'll be able to quickly add things like ebooks or online courses, not to mention one-on-one calls, and price them individually or sell them as bundles. 

Whop has a host of pre-made apps, meaning that all you need to do is ready up the content—we'll take care of the rest. 

• What you need: Experience with marketing and social media, and an internet connection. 
• How much you can make: You can earn between $25 and $75 an hour. 

23. Deliver groceries

One of the TaskRabbit jobs that you can do with little more than time and a vehicle is deliver groceries. 

Some people may also just want more control over the grocery delivery processes than a store-based delivery service can provide. 

If someone wants very specific things from multiple stores all over town, for example, you can swoop in and be their hero as you go from store to store looking for that one specific thing so that they don't have to.

• What you need: You need a car or a bike, unless you don't mind braving public transportation with an armload of groceries. 
• How much you can make: You can make between $15 and $30 an hour for delivering groceries. 

24. Help people organize their homes

 If you have a knack of making order from chaos, you can get paid for going all Marie Kondo on people's houses. 

A Tasker being asked to help someone with this in their home might end up creating storage systems for a client, organizing space to be more efficient, or helping them sort out things that aren't needed anymore. 

• What you need: For this, you'll need a way to get to their house, and organization/planning skills. 
• How much you can make: You can make between $25 and $75 an hour based on the scope of the project. 

25. Offer IT help

IT services are another high-demand area for TaskRabbit employers. Things like setting up the Wi-Fi, troubleshooting a PC that just won't boot, or setting up data backups are always in demand. These are also jobs that pay big bucks.

Although some of these jobs will require in-person help, a lot of things can be done remotely. You could even set up an IT consulting business and sell your services through Whop if you're ready to scale up.

• What you need: You need to be good at computers and all things techy.
• How much you can make: On TaskRabbit, you can make between $40 and $100 per hour based on how technical the job is. As an IT consultant, you can make $100 to $500 an hour if you're really good.

Pro tips: How to make good money with TaskRabbit

One major downside of TaskRabbit is that there's a lot of competition in some areas. Here are some tips to help you stand out from the crowd.

1. Spruce up your profile

Most people don't just hire the first person they find, and many don't even go for the cheapest option. Your profile plays a huge role in whether someone's going to hire you or not.

Before you get started, work on your profile and make it an impressive showcase of your skills. Make sure that you're listing all of the tasks you can handle, and use the specific phrases that a client would be searching for. 

If you're good with data entry and spreadsheets, make sure those words are present in both specific and generic forms. For example, find a way to use both "spreadsheets and templates: and "Excel" to maximize the reach. 

You should also keep things current. Regularly update your profile once you have new, brag-worthy stuff to talk about.

2. Include photos

A quick way to make your profile flashier than the competition is to prove your work through photos. 

If you offer a service like landscaping, decor, or cleaning you can use before and after photos to show exactly what a good job you're capable of doing, and why they should hire you. 

Don't forget to also put a face to the name and use a display picture.

3. Be flexible and friendly

Customer service is everything, and that rings as true on TaskRabbit as anywhere else. If you want to collect positive feedback and glowing testimonials, you should keep your communication professional and friendly. 

Try to be quick to answer messages and be mindful of the client's time and what they're paying for as you go about your job. Your own flexibility only works in your favor, so offer clients a wide range of time slots. 

Many taskers block off weekends and nights, so being free to work during those periods of time can get you more clients. 

4. Go the extra mile

If you can provide a little better service without drastically cutting into your own time, do it. This includes stuff like taking the trash out once you've finished assembling a piece of furniture, bringing your own tools with you, or sharing resources with your client if you know of something that can improve their situation. 

It's also a good idea to follow-up with the client once you're all done. Check-in a couple of days or a week later and ask if everything's in order, then reassure them that you're available if they need anything else.

5. Encourage your customers to leave reviews

Before and after photos are great but if you do tasks that don't have such a clear before and after, you can use testimonials to achieve a similar effect. Ask happy clients to provide written feedback, then highlight those on your profile. More reviews = more clients!

6. Don't be afraid to raise your rates (when you're ready)

It can be hard to decide when to raise your rate, and when you do, it's always a little bit scary. But if you find yourself constantly booked and you're always getting glowing reviews, it might be time. 

Once you are ready to take that plunge, you should do so slowly. If you want to further ease that transition, you can offer previous customers a chance to book you again at the old rate. 

You should also highlight your expertise on your profile. When you raise your rates, make sure you've represented any new skills or experience you have. 

Why selling digital products is the best side hustle you can pick up

Don't get me wrong: TaskRabbit is a solid source of work if you want a flexible side hustle. Still, it comes with some downsides.

Location. Location is important with TaskRabbit. If you happen to be in a large city like Los Angeles or New York, you can probably find regular work. But if you're somewhere more rural, you might struggle to find good gigs. 

There's also the other side of the coin: You may deal with lots of competition. Let's say you live in a huge city, which means your client pool will be bigger—that's great. Unfortunately, that also means a lot more Taskers to compete against.

A lot of the work on TaskRabbit is also seasonal. Things like lawn care, shoveling snow, decorating, or even cleaning all have lull periods when you may or may not make money. That means unpredictable income.

This brings me to perhaps the biggest problem with TaskRabbit: The work is just not scalable. Even if you cast all your other responsibilities aside and do this full-time, there are only so many hours in a day. This can drastically limit your income.

Sure, you can (and should!) raise your rates, but you're bound to hit a ceiling with TaskRabbit. This is why it's better to consider selling digital products and services as a side hustle instead of using TaskRabbit to supplement your income.

If you're unfamiliar, selling digital products might sound a bit intimidating, but it's really not. A "digital product" is basically anything you can do online, from writing and selling ebooks to offering fitness advice. It's all about what you do and how you brand it.

Some of the most profitable digital products to sell include:

• Ebooks
• Courses
• Running a paid community
• Selling software and SaaS
• Offering consulting services
• Working as a freelancer online
• Making and selling things planners, templates, and more
• Running a subscription service

These are just some examples. You can turn pretty much anything into a side hustle, and with digital products and services, you get to do it from anywhere in the world.

Think about it. A lot of the gigs on TaskRabbit will have you out the door and doing heavy manual labor at all hours of the day. But, if you start your own online business, you'll be able to earn money while sitting in your PJs.

Besides the "working in PJs" thing (which is a huge benefit), your gig will be so scalable. You can work as little or as much as you want, and some of the top creators on Whop earn as much as $250,000 a month, so yeah, there's loads of room to grow.

Make more money from the comfort of your home with Whop

If you're new to the concept of working online and selling digital products, you may not know where to start. 

The answer is simple: Start with Whop.

Whop is a social ecommerce platform where you can create and build your own little empire from the ground up. It's free to start and use, and setting it up only takes a few minutes.

Once you've made your own whop, you can choose from a large number of pre-built apps and features. This is how you decide what you'll be doing. 

Want to write ebooks and sell them? Go ahead and add them to your whop. 

Feel like taking it one step further? Enable the Chat app or use Whop's built-in Discord integration to create a paid community where you can interact with people and help them achieve their goals. This can mean one-on-one consulting services or a motivational community centered around things like fitness or learning the ins and outs of crypto.

Whop lets you pick and choose what you want to sell, from SaaS to knitting patterns. You can set up subscriptions or charge a flat fee, and tiered pricing makes it easy to get paid what you deserve for each individual product.

With Whop, you won't have to give up 15% of all your earnings the way you would on TaskRabbit. Creators on Whop retain up to 97% of each sale.

The best thing is that there's no "glass ceiling" when you work for yourself. You decide what you do, when you do it, how you do it, and how much you charge.

FAQs

Can you actually make money on TaskRabbit?

Yes, you can make money on TaskRabbit. You can do so by offering services like furniture assembly, cleaning, moving help, home repairs, or online services. Some Taskers report earnings up to $10,000 a month, but this requires a lot of work every single day.

What is the highest-paying job at TaskRabbit?

The highest-paid jobs on TaskRabbit are the ones that require specialized skills or training. These are jobs like plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and other work that often needs certification. Jobs like these can pay as much as $150/hour. 

How much can you make a month from TaskRabbit?

How much you can earn on TaskRabbit depends on your location, skills, and availability. Many Taskers with an average level of experience and non-specialized skills make between $20–$60 per hour. Taskers with specialized skills may skew the average up, but someone willing to put in a lot of hours can make between $2,000 to $6,000 per month.  

Does TaskRabbit pay by the hour?

TaskRabbit pays by the hour for most tasks. You set your own rates, and clients pay you based on the number of hours it takes you to complete the task. You'll only occasionally encounter tasks that pay with a fixed rate.