Popular side hustles for extra income in 2025 include:
- Online tutoring and courses
- Affiliate marketing
- Self-publishing e-books
- Freelancing
- Blogging
- YouTube channel
- Influencer marketing
- Podcasting
- Dropshipping
- Pet-sitting/dog-walking
- Babysitting/childcare
- Niche photography/videography
These opportunities vary in startup costs and commitments, with many easily manageable alongside full-time jobs, appealing particularly to Gen Z and millennials seeking additional income.