15 Jobs That Offer Full-Time Pay for Part-Time Work

Whether you’re looking to get into gig work or simply hoping to cut back your hours while still earning extra income, there are certainly perks to taking on a less traditional work schedule. 

While practicalities like paying for your own benefits present an issue, avoiding the 9-to-5 grind can mean more time for family, hobbies, traveling, and more.

Consider these 15 jobs that can pay similarly to full-time gigs but only require part-time hours. (Bonus: several can be done from the comfort of your own home.)

Software developers are frequently involved in the early stages of designing applications and programs. While many work full-time, if you have the experience, this is a gig you could do on a part-time or freelance basis, too.

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, developers average more than $60 an hour.

If you’re good with numbers, picking up part-time work as a bookkeeper could be lucrative. Bookkeepers produce and keep track of financial records for their employers.

Some have degrees and formal training, while others learn on the job. BLS data puts the average hourly wage at more than $22.

While you will need a degree and a license to work as an RN, it can be a great and lucrative part-time gig. RNs are typically in demand at hospitals, doctor’s offices, schools, and more.

BLS data puts the average hourly wage at more than $40.

Many dental hygienists work part-time in dentist’s offices — cleaning teeth, taking X-rays, and helping patients with preventative oral care. The job usually requires an associate’s degree in dental hygiene and a license.

BLS data puts the average hourly pay at more than $42.

Because many real estate agents work for themselves, it’s a gig that comes with unusual yet very flexible hours. And if you can sell a few big properties per year, you could be looking at significant commissions.

Brokers and agents do have to be licensed, though, and it can take some time to build the connections that’ll allow for those big sales.

If you have expertise in a particular subject, such as math, writing, or a foreign language, you can earn a solid income tutoring.

Most tutors work part-time — and though the average pay is around $20 per hour, some clients will pay much more, and tutors can frequently make their own schedules.

Many people do personal training or lead fitness classes on the side, as both can be lucrative part-time gigs. You will likely need certification to become a personal trainer or lead classes like yoga or spin.

Since fitness classes frequently fall outside the typical 9 to 5 hours, they could be an ideal money-maker for those who want to work outside those hours.

Even though getting certified will take some time and money upfront, massage therapists can make serious dough working only part-time.

Those who work at spas or fitness centers may get paid an hourly rate plus tips, but if they can gain a loyal clientele, the price they charge per massage can equate to a solid living.

Translators or interpreters fluent in two or more languages can work in various settings, such as schools, hospitals, courtrooms, and more.

Many translators work part-time or freelance with varying work schedules, and BLS data puts the average hourly pay at close to $30.

While mental health counselors primarily work full-time, part-time work is becoming more common, according to the BLS.

There are varying requirements for getting involved in this work, with certain jobs requiring master’s degrees and certifications.

It’s a bit harder to break into the field of speech-language pathology, which involves treating people with communication or language issues. Pathologists usually need a master’s degree and must be licensed in their state.

Full-time and part-time work are both standard, and the average hourly wage is more than $42, according to BLS data.

While BLS data puts the average hourly pay for security guards at just over $17, many companies need security — from residential buildings to casinos to retail stores.

Because the hours vary greatly, part-time workers could make good money taking on night shifts, filling in during key events, etc.

While customer service representatives tend to make less per hour than many of the other gigs on this list (just over $19 hourly, according to BLS data), these employees are needed across many industries, and the work can often be done remotely.

Those willing to work flexible hours can make a solid living, even part-time.

You don’t have to be a full-time nanny to make good money. Many families just need nannies for the hours after school, on the occasional weekend, and during busy seasons.

While Indeed puts the average hourly pay at just over $21, childcare workers can make significantly more depending on where they work, their experience, etc.

Photographers frequently work freelance or part-time. BLS data puts the average hourly pay at just over $19. However, photographers with strong portfolios who take on a lot of clients or work in a niche field can make much more.

Whether you’re looking to pick up a gig you can do during the evenings from the comfort of your own home or want to transition to freelance or part-time work, there are ways to make serious cash without putting in those 40 hours a week.

However, many gigs here require some initial time, effort, and cash to start — but are still a great way to boost your bank account.