13 High-Paying Work From Home Jobs For Housewives

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Yi Ming Lai

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Now, more than ever, there are lucrative options for working from home.

Women may choose to work remotely for many reasons.

Whether it be due to childcare being exorbitantly expensive to work outside of the home, chronic illness, to spend more time with family, or merely the desire to work on their terms–you do not have to sit idly at home as a housewife!

There are plenty of possibilities for you to make extra cash while you look after your family.

These 13 high-paying work from home jobs for housewives have the flexibility to create your ideal work week in between your chores and other responsibilities. Whether you choose to operate on a side hustle basis or go all-in, any of these options are worth pursuing if you’re hoping to work from home and make great money.

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1.Pet Sitting

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The latest guide on pet sitting prices suggests $20 to $30 per day and up to $75 to $85 per night.

Pet sitters charge $25 for half an hour on average, so this is definitely a high-paying work from home opportunity for housewives like you! On top of that, it is very rewarding for animal-lovers. 

Technically, this job requires you to offer pet sitting services at your client's homes so it is not entirely a work from home job. However, as a pet sitter, you can enjoy a flexible schedule while making a great side income. Pet sitting services are typically for dogs and cats, but some pet sitters also look after birds, reptiles, rabbit, fish and other household animals. 

Rover is an excellent option if you’re looking to pet sit from the comfort of your home. The app allows you to create a bio, schedule, and specify the breed, size, and age of the pet you’re willing to care for. Rover deposits into your PayPal account a few days after your pet sitting gig has ended.

How To Start Pet Sitting:

Overnight sitting is where the most money is, so if you are willing to do this, you can be in high demand as a pet sitter. If possible, do some research other highly rated sitters in your area to have a competitive edge on pricing.

2. Reselling

 Is your closet overflowing with things you don’t wear or use anymore? You may want to try reselling for some extra cash. Some resellers use apps like Poshmark, Mercari, and Dpop to make a full-time income! It’s free to download the app and create an account.

Alternatively, if you have some old tech, mobile phones and DVDs cluttering up your home, learn more about how you can declutter and make money selling your stuff. 

How To Get Started:

  • Success in reselling depends a lot on the quality of your photos.
  • Take bright and clear images. Browse other reseller accounts to get photography ideas. 
  • Be descriptive by writing descriptions in as much detail as possible. Honesty about any flaws in the items is a must for great reviews.

3. Virtual assisting

 

Do you have a knack for organization and a desire to help others? A virtual assistant is often brought on board by businesses that need help with scheduling appointments, client management, organizing online files, etc. You can find out more about being a virtual assistant and if it’s right for you by visiting sites like The Virtual Savvy.

Choosing a niche that is low in competition as a virtual assistant not only helps you achieve success early on, it also allows you to charge a much higher hourly rate or package rate. 

In fact, I make up to $5000 a month online as a Pinterest virtual assistant after quitting my music teaching career of 7 years. Another real life example is this mom of two who makes a good $3000+ a month working from home as a real estate virtual assistant.

You might be interested in learning more about:

Become A Virtual Assistant:

Sign up for a free Breaking Into Virtual Assistant Work webinar by Gina Horkey of Horkey Handbook  to dip your toes into the VA world. Alternatively, virtual assistant jobs can be found on various freelance platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and People Per Hour.

Ready to figure out whether being a virtual assistant is for you? All you need is to spend one hour and only $19 to Jumpstart Your VA Business right here! Otherwise, this Make Money As A Virtual Assistant book is also a great resource.

4. Copywriter

 

Copywriters can bring in significant income since it is a highly skilled and specialized service. As a copywriter, your job is to write sales copy that converts into sales for your clients. From online courses to selling a service, business owners need copywriters to help them write long-form sales pages to get potential customers to buy from them. 

That being said, if you have a natural talent for writing and a willingness to learn, copywriting may be a great way to generate income while working from home.

Pro Tips On Getting Started:

Consider creating a LinkedIn profile to search for copywriting opportunities.

  • Hubspot Academy is free and has plenty of copywriting courses to help you hone your skills.

5. Data entry clerk

 

This is a great option for those that want plenty of flexibility working from home. Data Entry Clerks are usually contracted for projects that are not rushed and do not require them to work business hours.

Pro Tips On Getting Started:

  • You can find data entry positions on your favorite freelance platform.
  • Start by offering a competitive rate and then, you can raise your prices as you gain experience.

6. Dropshipping

 

If you’ve been looking to start your own business from home, dropshipping may be a wise move. Of course, there are start-up costs, but dropshipping does not require as much capital as a traditional product-based business. 

Related:

Can You Really Make Money Dropshipping

How To Start Dropshipping:

  • To familiarize yourself with what dropshipping is, take time to read this article by Shopify.
  • You will need an online store, domain name, etc. to begin your dropshipping business. Take time to research the sites that are best suited for e-commerce.

7. Graphic Designer

 

Businesses are regularly bringing on contracted graphic designers to assist with logos, websites, and email design. You can find these opportunities on freelance platforms such as Guru, Upwork, and Fiverr. As graphic design work is not highly time-sensitive, it is the perfect work from home job for housewives like you who need flexible hours. 

Although I am a Pinterest manager by trade, I also do Pinterest graphic design work on the side for extra money.

Read this interview with Kimi Kinsey who teaches people like you how to earn money online doing graphic design for useful insights on this great work from home job.

How To Start This Gig: 

  • Look for free and low-cost online courses to help you gain more experience.
  • Consider taking lower-paying projects in the beginning so you can build your portfolio for potential clients to see your work.
  • Consistently churn out great quality work and you will eventually get referrals from happy, existing clients!

8. Podcast Editor

 

Podcasts are booming right now and editing is time-consuming for the host. Many podcasts are edited by freelancers. The great thing about podcast editing is that the work is steady, which is great news for stay-at-home moms and housewives. 

Pro Tips On Getting Started:

  • It’s recommended that you’re tech-savvy if you’re going to pursue this route.
  • These contracted needs are found on freelance platforms as well as general job searches on major platforms.

9. Proofreader

 

This work from home job is great for the avid readers out there with eagle eyes for spotting grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. 

Proofreading is a greater need that businesses have than you may expect. In fact, proofreaders are hired to help with proofing transcripts, short stories, articles, medical journals, etc.

How To Get Started:

Search for remote proofreading jobs on your freelance platform of choice.

Proofread Anywhere is a great resource to learn more about proofreading and how to make it a full-time gig.

10. Project manager

 

This is a great option for those that are organized, have attention to detail, and excel in online systems and procedures. Project managers are often responsible for managing clients and their needs in various niches.

Law firms and marketing agencies are just two examples of where they might want to hire a project manager. 

How To Get Started:

  • Project managers have the potential to make up to $800 a day , which is way more than a general virtual assistant. Do your research before setting your rates.
  • Take online courses to polish up on your knowledge of various online systems such as client management tools (Trello, ClickUp, etc.) and billing (Quickbooks, Dubsado, Honeybook, etc.)

11. Bookkeeper

 

Do you love crunching numbers? Bookkeepers often work remotely and make great money. If you’re formally trained in accounting and hold a degree or certificate, then bookkeeping may be a lucrative work from home job for you.

Pro Tips On Getting Started:

  • Take time to make your resume shine. List your certifications and relatable experience.
  • Bookkeeping positions can be found on freelance sites and also employment opportunities on any job-searching site

12. Blogging

 

If you enjoy writing, blogging is a work from home job that can lead to serious cash. In my opinion, blogging is one of the best ways to make money from home for housewives as it is highly rewarding, flexible and has the potential to become a full-blown business. 

Although blogging is a great work from home option for some, I must say that it takes time and patience as blogging is definitely challenging for beginners. Most blog niches are already pretty saturated, which means competition is high and thus difficult for newbies to get blog traffic and make money. 

However, I really enjoy blogging and run this blog as my side hustle. 

Over the past two years, I have taken plenty of blogging courses to help me make money blogging. Launch Your Blog Biz is by far the best beginner blogging course that helped me make my first $200 blogging. The reason why I highly recommend this course is because the course creators Lauren and Alex have made tons of mistakes in their early days as bloggers, which means they really know their stuff!

Make Money Blogging Pro Tips:

  • You will need to set up a domain and website.
  • Choose a niche that you has low competition. Instead of focusing on topics you are passionate about,  starting a niche site will help you in the long run as a blogger.

13. Customer service Representative

 

Since COVID-19, many call centers are moving their customer representatives to remote work. Although you might think that this job still entails being chained to a desk or to a phone all day long, you are wrong. 

In fact, customer service reps now do a variety of tasks, including providing customer service via chatbots, give online customer service via chat or messenger, and reply customer service emails. Here are some high-paying customer service job titles you can consider:

  1.  Customer Experience Associate(earn up to $19 an hour)
  2. Customer Engagement Representative(up to $19 per hour)
  3. Retail Customer Service Representative(on average $16 per hour)
  4.  Customer Service Advisor(earn $18 an hour on average)

Where To Find Customer Service Jobs:

You can start by checking out these 5 customer service jobs you can do from home. Otherwise, check out this huge list of online chat jobs at Alorica. 

While you continue your search for a high-paying customer service job, brush up on customer service best practices. Additionally, make sure you have a solid internet connection and a quality microphone and headset.

Key Takeaways

 

There are plenty of opportunities for housewives and stay-at-home moms who want to work from home. These work from home jobs are also suitable for anyone who loves the flexible lifestyle a remote job offers. So, if you are tired of sitting at home not contributing to your household income, these online and work from home jobs are great starting points for you.