Many 13-year-olds are at a point where they want to earn pocket money. This is where student jobs come into play; they are an excellent opportunity to learn work ethic while making some money on the side.
Since child labor laws prevent 13-year-olds from working for employers, they can’t work traditional jobs like cashiers and fast-food workers.
However, most preteens have other options to earn money, like helping a neighbor or a family member.
Here are the best options for 13-year-olds based on criteria like safety, fun, and flexibility.
1. Pet sitter
Salary: $15 per hour (on average).
Training time: a few hours.
Workload: as much as you want.
Pet sitters take care of pets while their owner is on vacation. Pet sitting tasks include cleaning litter boxes and feeding the pet.
It is a great job for 13-year-olds who love dogs, cats, birds, fishes, and reptiles.
Requirements
- An extensive amount of hands-on experience with the animal in question.
- Preferred: pet first aid and CPR training.
Information
- Salary: $15 per hour (on average).
- Training time: a few hours.
- Workload: as much as you want.
2. Yard worker
Salary: $12 per hour (on average).
Training time: a few hours.
Workload: as much as you want.
Yard workers take care of backyards: they spread mulch, pull weeds, plant flowers, etc.
Many tasks in the backyard do not require potentially dangerous tools like a lawnmower or snowblower. This is a great opportunity to make money as a 13-year-old.
Requirements
- Having a neighbor or family member with a yard.
Information
- Salary: $12 per hour (on average).
- Training time: a few hours.
- Workload: as much as you want.
3. Dog walker
Salary: $14 per hour (on average).
Training time: a few hours.
Workload: as much as you want.
Dogs need to walk to get mental stimulation, exercise, and take a “potty break.”
However, many dog owners are busy and do not have the time to walk their own dogs. This is where you can propose your service as a dog walker. It is a great opportunity to make side money while taking a quick walk in the park.
Requirements
- An extensive amount of hands-on experience with dogs.
Information
- Salary: $14 per hour (on average).
- Training time: a few hours.
- Workload: as much as you want.
4. Tutor
Salary: $20 per hour (on average).
Training time: a few hours.
Workload: as much as you want.
Tutoring is all about sharing the beauty of a subject with people who have a hard time understanding it.
Some 13-year-olds get paid to assist their schoolmates with homework and test preparation.
Requirements
- Good grades.
Information
- Salary: $20 per hour (on average).
- Training time: a few hours.
- Workload: as much as you want.
5. Babysitting smaller kids
Salary: $18 per hour (on average).
Training time: a few days.
Workload: as much as you want.
Mature 13-year-olds can convince a family member or a neighbor to take care of their children for a few hours. They usually get compensated for their care.
Requirements
- Check whether the 13-year-old is mature, responsible, and knows how to call the parents in case of emergency.
Information
- Salary: $18 per hour (on average).
- Training time: a few days.
- Workload: as much as you want.