5 Side Gigs That Pay Pretty Well Everyone could always use a little more money. In fact, a recent Bankrate survey br found that 4 in 10 Americans have a side gig, bringing in an average of $700 a month. These 5 jobs, br listed by Bankrate, br make great side gigs. 1. Medical Transcriptionist - Average hourly br wage: $17.50 2. Landscaper - Average hourly br wage: $14.28 3. Bus Driver - Average hourly wage: $20.81 4. Concierge - Average hourly wage: $15.72 5. Proofreader - Average hourly br wage: $19.43 Any one of these side gigs will help you br to pay off debt, bump up your savings or br just pocket a little more spending cash.