Real Legit Online jobs for 14 Year Olds in 2018

Updated April 12, 2018

A new year brings a new list of real jobs that 14 year old teenage boys and girls can find online. These jobs will help kids earn money while still attending school. Fourteen year old teens will find the usual jobs like working at a store hard to get because of their age. The good news is other options are available. Online jobs can provide real alternatives. The key is to know how to find legitimate employment.

Earning money with online jobs can be tricky. Despite their bad reputation getting hired for these jobs can be a great way for a 14 year old boy or girl to earn money. Some people label all online jobs as scams but this isn’t the case. Work at home jobs are nothing new and have been a great way to earn money for years. The key is to find real, honest jobs. These jobs will require work, just like any other job so don’t expect to earn money without working. If an online job claims you’ll earn a boat-load of money with little or no work, run away fast. That’s a sure sign of a scam (except Boostapal, of course).

Since finding employment at 14 years old is difficult we took the time to wade through the sea of online opportunities that are available to a teen. If you have suggestions for good online jobs for 14 year old teens that we missed let us know. Enjoy and we hope you find this information helpful.

Sell Stuff on eBay

A great way for a 14 year old teen to earn money is to offer to sell things on other people’s behalf. Parents, aunts, uncles, and neighbors have nice stuff but less time and energy to deal with it. For a percentage of the profits, say 15%, offer to sell the items for them on eBay. Make sure to pre-agree to things like what each item should cost and how much is the minimum they want to accept. Once you have several sales under your belt, word of mouth will spread making it a great way for a fourteen year old to earn much needed cash.
How does it work for fourteen year olds? Here’s how it works for fourteen year olds. A 14 year old boy or girl will sign up for an eBay account with their parent’s permission and list items for sale. Teens can also look for things to re-sell, for a profit, at local garage sales and flea markets.
How hard is it for a fourteen year old? Once a minor has taken time to learn the process, selling on eBay is pretty easy for a 14 year old boy or girl. When the items are listed the teen will answer questions asked by potential buyers and, once the auction closes, she’ll take the time to carefully ship the items to the buyer.
How much can a 14 year old girl or boy earn from selling on eBay? Fourteen year olds can expect to earn about $75 per month until they really get a handle on how eBay works. Once kids do, as a fourteen year old, they can earn much more.

Freelancer

Here’s how it works for fourteen year olds. First sign up for a free Freelancer account. Next, set up a profile listing all of your skills. If you need help listing relevant your skills, search for job posting to find out what employers are looking for.
Is Freelancer.com hard for a fourteen year old? Setting up your profile can take some time but be patient. Be prepared to answer questions about the skills you list. You may be tested to make sure your skills match what you’ve listed.
How much can a 14 year old boy/girl earn on Freelancer.com? Since you set your own hours how much you earn is up to you. Expect a minimum of $15 for a quick and easy job but once you’ve proven yourself to be qualified, employers will likely have more work than you can handle so it’s a great way for a 14 year old boy/girl to earn money and get real world experience.

Online Surveys

Market research is very important for big businesses and many sites will pay you for your opinion. But finding completely legitimate sites can be hard. Hunt around for sites that accept fourteen year old teens (not all do). Make sure the site doesn’t ask for cash up front. Also, make sure they offer cash or points you can redeem for cash.
Here’s how it works for fourteen year olds. Fourteen year olds can find many sites offering surveys but make sure you check each site’s reputation. If you find reviews from unhappy users move on to another site.
Are surveys hard for a fourteen year old? This is a very easy job for a 14 year old girl/boy but each survey can take a lot of time. Start with the shorter surveys (you’ll be paid much less for the shorter ones). Once you get the hang of it and see that you’re getting credit for the survey, move up to the longer ones.
How much can a 14 year old boy/girl earn from surveys? Fourteen year olds will find that surveys pay very little. Most sites require you to earn at least $10 before you can withdraw it. This can take a long time.

Website Design

Similar to web development, web design requires previously learned skills. You will be affecting what people see when they’re on a website rather than how a website runs. Fourteen year olds familiar with design based coding such as CSS and HTML will do well in this job.
Here’s how it works for fourteen year olds. Fourteen year olds with web design experience can get hired through Craigslist, Odesk, Freelance, Fiverr, or any other online sources (also ask friends and family).
Is web design hard for a fourteen year old? Teens with web design skills will find work within their skill level so the level of difficulty will be low.
How much can a 14 year old boy or girl earn from website design? Depending on their level of experience, teens with web design skills should expect to earn about $15 per hour. Teenagers' hourly rate will increase when they can show a portfolio of their work.

Voices.com

A fourteen year old can take advantage of their voice on Voices.com. Teenagers must have a clear speaking voice to do voiceover work but if they do this is a great way for teens to earn money.
Here’s how it works for fourteen year olds. Join Voices.com by starting a profile and uploading a sample of your voice. Once a teen has some voiceover work experience, a 14 year old can add samples of her work to the profile.
Is voiceover work hard for a fourteen year old? It can be a very easy job for a teen but they'll have to practice speaking clearly.
How much can a 14 year old boy earn from doing voiceovers? Teen can expect to earn about $15 for a short script. It’ll take some time to get the hang of it but once they do, each voiceover will be very easy.

Boostapal Ambassador Program

Another Boostapal program, the Boostapal Ambassador Program, offers a way for fourteen year olds to earn money by bringing new users to the site. Teens can spread the word both online and offline at places like their school. Each week a new job is posted. Choose to participate every week or just once in a while.
Here’s how it works for fourteen year olds. After joining Boostapal just apply for the Boostapal Ambassador program here. We’ll then process your application and get you started in a few days.
Is the Boostapal Ambassador Program hard for a fourteen year old? This is a very easy job. You let people know about Boostapal either online or in person. Once you start getting new members to Boostapal you’ll be paid.
How much can a 14 year old boy earn from the Boostapal Ambassador Program? Boostapal Ambassadors typically earn an extra $60 each week.

Odesk – Get Freelance Jobs Online

Similar to Freelancer.com, Odesk is a platform that allows 14 year old teens to post resume profiles listing skills and training. There are also tests that you can take to show your skill levels in different tasks such as writing or coding. Use the same profile skills listed on your Freelancer.com profile if you have one. Odesk is a large site and profiles workers throughout the world. Choose the one you like best, better yet, keep profiles on both sites.
Here’s how it works for fourteen year olds. The starting process is very similar to Freelancer. After setting up an account teens will list their skills. Teenagers can either search out jobs that they think you are right for or wait for people to search and respond to their profile.
Is Odesk.com hard for a fourteen year old? No, just take your time and thoroughly fill out your profile. Also, take tests showing your proficiency in different areas.
How much can a 14 year old girl/boy earn on Odesk.com? You’ll need to build a reputation so expect to earn about $10/hour at the beginning. Once you have positive reviews of your work you can increase your rate.

SEO - Search Engine Optimization

Optimizing websites for search via search engine optimization (SEO) is a great way for a 14 year old girl or boy to earn money. It’s a simple but sometimes tedious process that teens can do in their spare time. Watch tutorial videos on SEO to learn the basics.
Here’s how it works for fourteen year olds. Once you’ve learned the basics of SEO you’ll find plenty of jobs on Craigslist, Odesk, and Fiverr. Also seek jobs with family and neighbors who own business to help give them an online presence.
Is SEO work hard for a fourteen year old? This is a relatively simple job for teens once they get the hang of it. All employment will be very similar so you can perform the same tasks on many jobs. As you become experienced in SEO you will be able to work for larger companies.
How much can a 14 year old boy/girl earn from SEO work? A fourteen year old should expect to earn between $100 - $150 per month.

Amazon Turk – Easy Tasks but Low Pay

Similar to Freelancer and Odesk, at Amazon Turk 14 year olds search and choose from an almost endless supply of small tasks. When the task is completed you are paid. Fourteen year olds may choose to watch videos or search for specific things on the internet.
Here’s how it works for fourteen year olds. After signing up for an Amazon Turk account a 14 year old girl/boy will search and choose among thousands of small tasks that he or she would feel qualified to perform. Each task is called a HIT. HITS may include searching for URLs, watching a video or describing online products.
Is Amazon Turk hard for a fourteen year old? No, simply choose the small tasks you feel qualified to complete. Since there are thousands of tasks, a 14 year old girl/boy will have no trouble finding tasks.
How much can a 14 year old girl earn from Amazon Turk? Teens who are dedicated to spend a lot of time may earn as much as $25 per month. Amazon Turk is a legitimate way to earn money but the pay you’ll receive is very low. You will be competing with workers outside of the United States who are eager to work for very low wages.

Fiverr – Do Small Tasks for Cash

Fiverr.com lets 14 year olds post tasks they’d like to perform for $5. Whether it’s a simple task like handing out flyers or a more difficult task editing digital photos, you choose the task that’s right for you.
Here’s how it works for fourteen year olds. After you register for an account on Fiverr you’ll post a task you’d like to do. Look through other Fiverr tasks for ideas. Choose a task that you’re good at. If you draw well or take cool pictures offer that. Some tasks don’t really even seem like work (such as doing cartoon voice). Just think about what you’re good at and look for samples on Fiverr. The key to getting hired as a fourteen year old is to write a good ad and show people you really can do a good job.
Is Fiverr hard for a fourteen year old? No, this is an easy job. You set up the task for something you’re good at and let buyers contact you.
How much can a 14 year old girl or boy earn on Fiverr? Expect to earn about $30 a month. Remember, if a task is hard you can require 2 or more “gigs” which will really cause your earnings to increase.

Employment Postings on Craigslist Gigs Section

Craigslist Gigs’ section is a great way for fourteen year olds to earn money doing small jobs. A teen can find employment postings like helping with yard work, moving, or handing out flyers around town. As a 14 year old boy or girl, you should show your parents the ad you want to respond to and take them with you when you meet a potential employer.
Here’s how it works for fourteen year olds. Go to Craigslist.org and find your nearest city. Once there look for the Gigs section and browse the listings for jobs you are interested in.
Are Craigslist gigs hard for a fourteen year old? They can be but teens can choose which job they would like. Expect to work just as you would at a traditional job.
How much can a 14 year old boy or girl earn from working at gigs on Craigslist? How much a fourteen year old will earn depends on how much he or she wants to work. Choose jobs that will allow you to earn about $10 per hour.

Gigwalk

Gigwalk is a great job for a 14 year old boy or girl. It’s an app that lists small tasks available in your area. You may be asked to walk to a nearby restaurant and take a picture of a menu or find out the price of milk at a local store. The tasks are easy and you can choose the ones you like.
Here’s how it works for fourteen year olds. After you’ve created an account on Gigwalk a 14 year old boy or girl will search for gigs in her area. Choose only the jobs that interest you. You can work whenever you want.
Is GigWalk hard for a fourteen year old? For teens this is a very easy job. Choose only the tasks you’d like to do and only work when you want to.
How much can a 14 year old girl or boy earn from GigWalk? Fourteen year olds won’t earn much for each task but it’s very easy. You may find that it’s best to do a gig only when it’s very close to where you live.

Boostapal

Let’s start with what we consider the best way for fourteen year olds to earn money online – Boostapal.com. At Boostapal 14 year olds earn real cash each time someone they know makes a purchase; either online or locally at a store. Does your mom, dad, aunt, or uncle shop at Target, for instance? When they buy something you make money.
Sounds easy, right? Well, let’s get into how it works for a typical fourteen year old. After joining Boostapal.com you’ll invite adults you know to shop through the Boostapal mall. When they join they become your Booster. From then on any purchase they make at a store in the Boostapal mall will earn you real cash. Of course, the more Boosters (any adults who shop) you have, the more money you’ll make.
Is it difficult for a fourteen year old to use Boostapal? No, it’s simple! Talk to adults and ask them to be your Booster. Then, make sure they do all their shopping through Boostapal. And remember to thank them after they make a purchase. It's that easy!
As a fourteen year old you can earn good money. How much you earn depends on how many Boosters you have and what they shop for. If Boosters own or shop for a business you’ll really make a lot, fast. The average business owning Booster can easily bring you over $100 per month from his shopping. And remember, that’s for one Booster. On average, a 14 year old boy or girl will earn $30-$50 per month in the beginning with very little effort. Boostapal is about the easiest way you’ll ever earn money.

You Tube – Earn Money by Posting Videos

As a fourteen year old you've probably watch several videos on YouTube every day but did you know that the ads you see make money for the person who uploaded the video? Now if you have a cool video you are going to upload just monetize it and you’ll make money each time someone watches it.
Here’s how it works for fourteen year olds. Fourteen year olds simply upload cool and unique videos to YouTube. Then apply with Google for their monetization program.
Is making money on YouTube hard for a fourteen year old? The hard part is making and finding videos that others will want to watch but uploading videos and putting ads on them is something any fourteen year old can do easily!
How much can a 14 year old girl or boy earn from YouTube videos? It takes a lot of views to earn money so a 14 year old girl or boy should expect to make little to start. As your video views grow expect to earn about $30 per month.

Website Development

Every business needs a website so if you’ve learned website development, even if it’s Wordpress, this is a great job for a fourteen year old. The Odesk and Freelancer sites we referred to above are great places to find work. Also look for development work from neighbors and family friends.
Here’s how it works for fourteen year olds. This job requires 14 year olds to have web development abilities so if you have that you’ve gotten past the hardest part. Now you have to put a price on your time and skill. Start looking for small jobs on Craigslist and Odesk to get an idea of what you should charge. Post an ad listing your skills and provide samples of your work when possible.
Is web development hard for a fourteen year old? The level of difficulty depends on your skill level. Start small and build your confidence before taking on big jobs.
How much can a 14 year old girl earn from the website development? Typically a 14 can expect to earn about $15 per hour or about $600 per month.

Image editing

For fourteen year old experienced in image editing programs such as Photoshop image editing is a great way to earn some extra money. Online graphics designs, image editing, and logo design are just a few ways to earn money with this skill. If this is an area you’d like to get involved in check out online tutorials. This is typically very expensive software so look for student discounts before investing a lot in new editing software.
Here’s how it works for fourteen year olds. Many job postings for image editing are listed on sites like Craigslist and Odesk so finding opportunities won’t be hard for a fourteen year old.
Is photo editing work hard for a fourteen year old? Like web design and development photo editing as a job can only be done after you’ve acquired the needed skills. Check for online tutorials.
How much can a 14 year old girl or boy earn from photo editing work? Teens with the necessary skills should have no problem earning $10-$15 per hour. Expect to be required to show examples of your work.