Do you want to make money as a teenager? If so, you’re in luck! There are many different jobs and money making methods that are perfect for 13 year olds. In this blog post, we will list the 83 best jobs for 13 year olds.
We will also discuss some of the best ways to make money online and offline. So, whether you’re looking for a part-time job or something more long-term, we have you covered!
The Big Secret ? to Making Your Own Money as a Teen
You might be on the job search for online jobs or to find offline job ideas.
Here’s the big secret: the best jobs for 13 year olds, 14 year olds and 15 year olds will revolve around your skills, your ability to sell and what value you can provide.
You probably have valuable skills which you can use to earn money. It’s up to you to find a way to make your own money.
Ask your family members to reach out to their professional network to see if anyone has an available job for 13 year olds. Local businesses are a great way for 13 year olds to make more money.
Read on for the list of best jobs for 13 year olds ?
Dream Jobs for 13 Year Olds
Everyone’s dream job is going to look different. At the end of the day it’s the best possible way you can earn money and enjoy your job. This will allow you to have a more satisfying life.
But you are still young so you don’t have to worry too much about this. If you can’t find fun jobs to make your own money that’s okay. You can still find an excellent job, and you have plenty of time to find your perfect job later in life.
Disclaimer
Some of the jobs on this list may require parental consent or supervision. All of the online jobs will require an internet connection. Ensure you are following all child labor laws where you live.
Online Jobs for 13 year olds
When I was 13 I had an online job and I loved it. My job was to sell in-game currency on a game called RuneScape. I would buy 1 million gold coins from an online store for cheap, and sell the gold coins to people at school who played the game.
This online job developed multiple soft skills – I had to do an online search to find sellers, learn how to sell to other teens at school, and learn how to take calculated risks.
It was the perfect job for me at the time, and if you are able to think creatively I’m sure you can find a fun online job that make you extra money.
Creative Way to Earn More Money
The best job you can have as a teen is a fun job where you can earn money.
In 2006 when I was 12 years old, scooby strings were a fad at my school:
Other kids liked to attach these strings to the zipper on their pencil case.
So I asked one of the girls to teach me how to make them, then after school I went to the store and bought a packet of strings for $1.49.
The next day I came to school and started taking orders from the other teens. On the first day I was able to get 1 order, which I sold for $1.00. After school I made the scooby and sold it the next day.
On the second day I was able to take 3 new orders.
I repeated this process until I sold 126 of these.
Cost = $14.90
Sales = $126.00
Total profit = $111.10
So look at what is trending at your school right now, and see if you can provide any value to your peers that is related to the trend. If you can, you might be able to find a way to make extra money.
Best Jobs for 13 Year Olds
In this list you will find online jobs, summer jobs and jobs that can be done in your local community.
The best jobs for 13 year olds in my opinion are combinations of making money online and helping your local community.
Flipping (Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree, eBay)
Flipping is buying items for cheap and selling them for a higher amount. You can do this online on websites like Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree and eBay.
To start flipping, you need to find items that are being sold for cheap. Once you find an item, buy it and then sell it for a higher price.
The key to flipping is to find items that are in high demand and to sell them as soon as possible.
Teenage Freelance Work
If you have any skills that adults would be willing to pay for, then you can start doing freelance work.
Try visiting community organizations or asking a family member for referrals to start performing freelance work.
Below in this post is a list of the best freelance work for teenagers.
Building Computers
If you are good with computers, you can start building and selling them.
Advertise your computer building services on Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree or other social media.
To build a computer, you need to purchase the motherboard, CPU, RAM, storage, GPU, power supply, case, cooling and operating system.
Then you need to put the parts together and install the operating system.
Repairing Cell Phone Screens
Another job for 13 year olds is repairing cell phones screens.
To start repairing cell phone screens, you need to purchase a few tools and parts such as small screwdrivers and replacement screens.
Watch videos on YouTube to learn how to repair cell phone screens.
Jailbreaking and selling Playstations, Xboxes, Nintendo Switches and Phones
If you are good with technology, you can start jailbreaking Playstations, Xboxes, Nintendo Switches and Phones for other people.
To jailbreak a device, you need to find the exploit and then use it to unlock the device.
Once you have unlocked the device, you can install custom firmware and make changes to the system.
Running Errands
If you are a responsible 13 year old, you can start running errands for other people.
Some errands that you can do include grocery shopping, taking out the trash, mowing the lawn, and help an elderly couple reorganize their home.
To start running errands, you need to find people who need help. An elderly couple or busy mom are fantastic targets for this job.
You can find people who need help by asking your friends and family, or by looking for online postings.
Teenage Car Washer
Another job for 13 year olds is washing cars.
To start a car washing business, you need to gather some supplies such as a hose, bucket, soap, and sponge.
You can wash cars in your driveway or in a parking lot.
Teenage Dog Walker
If you love dogs, you can start a dog walking business.
To start a dog walking business, you need to create flyers and post them in your neighborhood.
You can also create a website or Facebook page to advertise your dog walking services.
You can also offer other pet care services such as pet sitting, feeding, and bathing.
Teenage Pet Groomer
If you love animals, you can start a pet grooming business.
To start a pet grooming business, you need to gather some supplies such as shampoo, conditioner, towels, and a brush.
You can groom pets in your home or in the owner’s home.
Teenage Pet Sitter
If you love animals, you can start a pet sitting business.
To start a pet sitting business, you need to create flyers and post them in your neighborhood.
You should also advertise your services on social media and by word of mouth.
Create a profile on a pet sitting app such as PetSitter, Rover or Wag to gain more potential customers.
To be a teenage pet sitter, you need to be responsible and have a lot of patience.
You also need to be able to handle different types of animals.
Teenage Landscaper
If you love being outdoors, you can start a landscaping business.
To start a landscaping business, you need to gather some supplies such as a lawn mower, weed whacker, and gardening tools. Make sure you are well protected from the sun.
You should also advertise your services on social media and by word of mouth. Post flyers in the neighborhood.
Landscaping includes mowing lawns, edging hedges and removing weeds.
You can also offer other services such as snow removal in the winter.
Teenage Baby Sitter
If you love children, you can start a baby sitting business.
To be a teenage baby sitter, it really comes down to gaining trust with parents.
When you find customers, you can start baby sitting in their homes.
You will need to know how to feed, bathe, and change diapers for children.
To be a successful baby sitter, you need to be trustworthy, responsible and have a lot of patience.
Teenage Tutor
If you love teaching and have the knowledge, you can start a tutoring business. You can offer tutoring services in person or online.
To start a tutoring business, create a website or Facebook page to advertise your services. You can also post flyers in your neighborhood.
To be a successful tutor, you need to be trustworthy and knowledgeable in the subject you are teaching. You also need to be patient and have good communication skills.
Music Lessons
If you have musical talent, you can start giving music lessons. Teaching in person is best but you can also teach online.
To start giving music lessons, create a website or Facebook page to advertise your services.
To be a successful music teacher, you need to be trustworthy and knowledgeable in the subject you are teaching. You also need to be patient and have good communication skills.
Flyer Distribution
One easy way for 13-year-olds to make money is by flyer distribution. You can offer your services to businesses in your area.
To start a flyer distribution business, you need to gather some supplies such as a backpack and flyers.
To create flyers you will need some graphic design and copywriting skills.
You can print flyers at home or print them at a printing store.
To be a successful flyer distributor, you need to be responsible and have good time management skills.
Street Performances & Entertainment
If you have a talent for entertaining, you can start offering your services to people in your area.
The best way to advertise is to get into a busy area and do some street performances. Have a busking tray visible so that audience members can donate to you.
Try to set up a Stripe or PayPal tap payment option as not many people are carrying cash with them these days.
Make sure you have business cards, flyers or a social media page where people can contact you in the future if they like your performance.
Arts & Crafts
If you’re creative and enjoy making arts and crafts, you can start selling your creations.
The best way to sell your arts and crafts is to set up a stall at a local market or fair. You can also sell your creations online on websites such as Etsy or eBay.
To be a successful artist or crafter, you need to be creative and have good marketing skills.
Teenage Sports Referee
If you’re a sports fan, you can start refereeing youth games. You can contact your local parks and recreation department to find out if they’re hiring.
To be a successful referee, you need to be knowledgeable about the sport you’re refereeing. You also need to be fair and have good decision-making skills.
Teenage Gardener
If you love being outdoors and have a green thumb, you can start a gardening business. You can offer your services to businesses or homeowners in your area.
To start a gardening business, you need to gather some supplies such as gloves, tools, and plants.
To be a successful gardener, you need to be responsible and have good time management skills. You also need to be knowledgeable about plants and have a green thumb.
Teenage Poo Collector
If you’re not afraid of getting a little dirty, you can start a poo collecting business. You can offer your services to dog, horse or cow owners in your area.
To start a poo collecting business, you need to gather some supplies such as bags and gloves.
To be a successful poo collector, you need to be responsible and have good time management skills.
Teenage Window Washer
If you don’t mind heights, you can start a window washing business. You can offer your services to businesses or homeowners in your area.
To start a window washing business, you need to gather some supplies such as a ladder and cleaning supplies.
To be a successful window washer, you need to be responsible and have good time management skills.
Teenage Cleaner
If you like to keep things clean and tidy, you can start a cleaning business. You can offer your services to businesses or homeowners in your area.
To start a cleaning business, you need to gather some supplies such as cleaning supplies and gloves.
Teenage Household Assistant
If you’re good at multitasking and have a lot of energy, you can start a household assistant business.
You can offer your services to businesses or homeowners in your area.
To start a household assistant business, you need to gather some supplies such as cleaning supplies and gloves.
When you find customers you can perform cooking, cleaning, taking care of pets and other household assistant duties.
To be a successful household assistant, you need to be responsible and have good time management skills. You also need to be able to multitask and have a lot of energy.
Teenage Pool Cleaner
If you like the water and don’t mind getting wet, you can start a pool cleaning business. You can offer your services to businesses or homeowners in your area.
To start a pool cleaning business, you need to gather some supplies such as chlorine, a brush, and a net.
To be a successful pool cleaner, you need to be responsible and have good time management skills. You also need to be comfortable with the water and getting wet.
Teenage Garage Cleaner
If you like to keep things clean and tidy, you can start a garage cleaning business. You can offer your services to businesses or homeowners in your area.
To start a garage cleaning business, you need to gather some supplies such as cleaning supplies and gloves.
To be a successful garage cleaner, you need to be responsible and have good time management skills. You also need to be comfortable with the dirt and grime that can accumulate in a garage.
Teenage Horse Rider
If you are already a skilled horse rider, you can start a horse riding business. You can offer your services to businesses or homeowners in your area.
To start a horse riding business, you need to gather some supplies such as a saddle and bridle.
To be a successful horse rider, you need to be responsible and have good time management skills. You also need to be patient and comfortable with animals.
Retail & Fast Food jobs
If you’re looking for a job that doesn’t require any special skills or training, you can apply for a job in retail or fast food. You can find these local businesses near where you live.
To apply for a job in retail or fast food, you need to fill out an application and submit it to the business, then interview for the position.
To be successful in a retail or fast food job, you need to be responsible, have good customer service skills and have flexible availability.
Retail & Fast Food jobs are still some of the best jobs for teens who want to make their own money and gain responsibility.
Ironing and Laundry
If you’re looking for a job that doesn’t require any special skills or training, you can apply for a job in ironing and laundry. You can find these jobs at businesses in your area.
To apply for a job in ironing and laundry, you need to fill out an application and submit it to the business.
Teenage Bike Mechanic
If you love bikes and are mechanically inclined, you can start a bike mechanic business. You can offer your services to businesses or homeowners in your area.
To start a bike mechanic business, you need to gather some supplies such as tools and parts.
When you find customers, you can start repairing their bikes.
Teenage Fence Painter
Painting fences is a relatively easy but time consuming job, so it’s perfect for teens.
To find a job in fence painting, you can fill out an application and submit it to painting businesses, or advertise your own fence painting services online and with flyers throughout the neighborhood.
To be successful in a fence painting job, you need to be responsible, have a keen eye for detail and have good customer service skills.
Teenage Garage Sale Assistant
Many people have garage and yard sales to sell their unwanted items. As a teenager, you can help with set up, take down and customer service at these garage sales.
To find a job as a teenage garage sale assistant or teenage yard sale assistant, you can try looking for garage and yard sales that are in the future and contacting the organizer, or advertise your own services online.
Teenage Plant Sitter
If you love plants and are looking for a job that is relatively easy and doesn’t require much time or training, you can become a plant sitter.
All you need to start your teenage plant sitter business is a watering can and good advertising.
When you find customers, you can start caring for their plants while they are away from home.
To be successful in a plant sitting job, you need to be trustworthy and have good marketing skills.
Teenage Window Washer
Window washers are in high demand, especially during the spring and summer months.
If you don’t mind heights and are looking for a job that is active and pays well, then window washing may be a good fit for you.
To find a job as a teenage window washer, you can fill out an application and submit it to window washing businesses, or advertise your own window washing services online and with flyers throughout the neighborhood.
Teenage Shoe Shiner
Shoe shining is a relatively easy job that can be done almost anywhere.
The best way to find a job as a teenage shoe shiner, is to buy shoe shining brushes, cloths and wax, and start offering your shoe shining services to other people wearing suitable shoes.
When you find customers, you can start shining their shoes while they wait.
This job will develop your sales skills.
To be a teenage shoe shiner you need to be comfortable with rejection.
Teenage Mascot
If you love to perform and don’t mind wearing a costume, then being a teenage mascot may be the perfect job for you.
To find work as a teenage mascot, you can fill out an application and submit it to businesses or organizations that use mascots, or advertise your own services online.
When you find customers, you can start performing at their events.
To be successful in a mascot job, you need to be outgoing and have a lot of energy.
Teenage Gift Basket Creator
If you are creative and have an eye for detail, then you can start a gift basket business.
To find customers for your teenage gift basket business, you can advertise your services online or in local newspapers.
When you find customers, you can start creating custom gift baskets for them.
To be successful in this job, you need to be creative and have good customer service skills.
Fiverr
If you are looking for online jobs for 13 year olds, then you can start selling your services on Fiverr.
Fiverr is a website where people can sell their services via the internet.
To find work on Fiverr, you can browse the website and look for online jobs that interest you.
Below are some ideas that are perfect online jobs for 13 year olds.
Website Development
If you are good at website development, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good web development skills. This includes at least a beginner’s understanding of HTML and CSS.
After that you will want to start learning more advanced HTML and CSS, then JavaScript, PHP, Node.js and possibly jQuery.
When you are an intermediate web developer you can begin creating more advanced websites and web applications with vanilla JavaScript, or even a JavaScript framework such as React or Vue.
Website Design
If you are good at website design, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good web design skills, access to graphic design software and great images.
You will also need at least a basic understanding of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Teenage Logo Designer (CafePress)
If you are good at graphic design, especially designing logos, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good graphic design skills and have access to graphic design software.
You will have to be comfortable receiving feedback and making multiple revisions to a logo for each customer.
Writing Blog Posts
If you are a good writer, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good writing skills. You should also be able to research topics and write about them in an interesting way.
It would also be helpful if you have some knowledge about SEO (search engine optimization) so that your blog posts can rank higher in search engines.
Teenage Voiceover Specialist
If you have a good voice, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have a good voice and access to recording equipment.
It would also be helpful if you have some experience with audio editing software.
App Development
If you are already good at app development, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good app development skills and access to the necessary software.
You will need to know a programming language such as JavaScript, Java or Swift.
You can write cross-platform apps that work on Android and iOS phones with frameworks such as React Native or Flutter.
Social Media Design
To be successful in this job, you need to have good social media design skills and access to good graphic design software.
You should have your own social media pages that will act as your portfolio.
You also need to be familiar with the different social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Copywriting
If you are good at copywriting, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good writing skills and be able to write persuasive copy.
You should also be familiar with SEO so that your copy can rank higher in search engines.
Email Marketing
If you are good at email marketing, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good email marketing skills and access to the necessary software.
You should also be familiar with the different email marketing platforms, such as MailChimp and ConvertKit.
Text Message Marketing
If you are good at text message marketing, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good text message marketing skills and access to the necessary software.
You should also be familiar with the different text message marketing platforms, such as Twilio and ClickSend.
Video Editing
If you are good at video editing, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good video editing skills and access to the necessary software.
It would also be helpful if you have some experience with animation and special effects.
Animated Explainer Videos
If you are good at animated explainer videos, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good video editing skills and access to the necessary software.
It would also be helpful if you have some experience with animation and special effects.
Unboxing Videos
If you are good at unboxing videos, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good video editing skills and access to the necessary equipment.
It would also be helpful if you have some experience with product photography.
Toy Reviews
If you are good at toy reviews, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good writing skills and access to the necessary toys.
It would also be helpful if you have some experience with video editing.
Game Reviews
If you are good at game reviews, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good writing skills and access to the necessary games.
It would also be helpful if you have some experience with video editing.
WordPress
If you are good at WordPress, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good WordPress skills and access to the necessary plugins.
You should also be familiar with the different WordPress themes and how to customize them.
E-Commerce Development
If you are good at e-commerce development, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good e-commerce development skills and access to the necessary software.
You should also be familiar with the different e-commerce platforms, such as Shopify and Magento.
Chatbots
If you are good at chatbots and interested in AI and neural networks, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good chatbot development skills and access to the necessary software.
It would also be helpful if you are familiar with the different chatbot platforms, such as Facebook Messenger and Slack.
Data Processing
If you are good at data processing, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good data processing skills and access to the necessary software.
It would also be helpful if you are familiar with the different data processing platforms, such as Excel and SPSS.
Virtual Assistant
If you are good at being a virtual assistant, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good administrative skills and access to the necessary software.
It would also be helpful if you are familiar with the different virtual assistant platforms, such as Upwork and Fiverr.
Lead Generation for Businesses
If you are good at lead generation, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good sales skills and access to the necessary software.
It would also be helpful if you are familiar with the different lead generation platforms, such as LinkedIn and Indeed.
Data Entry
If you are good at data entry, then you can start offering your services on Fiverr.
You can find work by browsing the Jobs section and looking for data entry jobs.
To be successful in this job, you need to have good data entry skills.
Freelance
- Tech support
- Search Engine Optimization
- Community Management
- eBook writing
- Start a Blog
- Proofreading & Editing
- Resume Writing
- Social Media Copy
- Voiceovers (Voices.com)
- Photographer
- Transcription
- NFT Art
- Translation
- Actor
- Investor
Video Game Currency & Account Selling
- This technique can be risky
- Gold farming
- Items / skins
- Power levelling services
- Player Auctions
Online Surveys
- Rakuten Insights
- SurveyClub
- Harris Poll
Apps That Pay You
- Mist Play
- Sweat Play
Watch Videos
- InboxDollars
Review Music
- Slice the Pie
- Affiliate marketing
- Sell shoutouts to others
- Buy and sell accounts
- Promote businesses on your page
- Sponsored posts
- Provide Instagram Marketing Services
Ecommerce store
- Selling t-shirts
- Selling arts and crafts
Etsy
- 18 year old requirement for Etsy account
- 18 unless a parent or guardian is a co-owner of the shop, then 13 and older
TikTok
- 18 year old requirement to monetize on TikTok
- Selling physical products
- Selling digital products
- Affiliate marketing
- Sponsored posts
- Buying and selling accounts
YouTube
- 13+ with parent permission otherwise 18+
- AdSense
- Sponsored videos
- Affiliate Marketing
- Buy and sell accounts
- Provide YouTube channel marketing services
Conclusion
There are many different Jobs for 13 Year Olds that can help you make money as a teen. You just need to find the right job for you and put in the work.
The jobs listed above are just some of the Jobs for 13 Year Olds that are available, so be sure to check them out and see if any of them are a good fit for you.
If not, there are plenty of other Jobs for 13 Year Olds out there, so keep looking until you find the perfect one for you. Good luck!