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Bookkeeping
Manage financial records for small businesses
Bookkeeping pays $20-$60 per hour. With 10 hours per week, you can earn $866-$2,598 per month.
What is Bookkeeping?
Small businesses need bookkeepers but cannot afford full-time staff. If you are comfortable with numbers and tools like QuickBooks or Xero, bookkeeping is a stable, well-paying side hustle with recurring revenue.
Bookkeeping Earnings Breakdown
| Hours/Week | Weekly (Low) | Weekly (High) | Monthly (Low) | Monthly (High) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 hours | $100 | $300 | $433 | $1,299 |
| 10 hours | $200 | $600 | $866 | $2,598 |
| 15 hours | $300 | $900 | $1,299 | $3,897 |
| 20 hours | $400 | $1,200 | $1,732 | $5,196 |
| 30 hours | $600 | $1,800 | $2,598 | $7,794 |
Skills Needed
Accounting basicsQuickBooks/XeroAttention to detailOrganization
Where to Find Bookkeeping Work
Tips for Getting Started
- 1
Get QuickBooks certified for free — it makes you much more hireable
- 2
Target local businesses like restaurants, contractors, and retail shops
- 3
Monthly retainer clients are better than one-off projects