5 Amazon Side Gigs That Can Help Boost Your Wealth

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According to recent research from The Washington Post, 5.2% of the total population of Americans work more than one gig. If you’re looking to make some extra money, the good news is that you can do so through Amazon, from finding part-time or flexible employment near you to starting your own business on the platform.

Here’s a look at five side gigs that can be done through Amazon to help you boost your income to help you build wealth.

Amazon Warehouse Part-Time Roles

Amazon offers many part-time and flexible work opportunities if you’re looking for a quick way to make extra cash. If you browse through the listings, you’ll see various roles for delivery station warehouse associates with pay of around $20 per hour. Your earnings will depend on how many hours you can commit to this side role.

You can start by seeking part-time employment as an Amazon picker to bring in some money on the weekends or in your spare time. Amazon warehouses constantly seek individuals to retrieve and prepare customer orders for shipping. With this role, you can get paid immediately without worrying about trying to learn a new business model.

Amazon Flex Driver

While most people have likely heard of platforms like Uber Eats or DoorDash for delivering food, you could also make money by delivering packages for Amazon in your spare time.

“Amazon Flex is basically the gig economy’s version of a personal delivery job,” said Liam Nguyen, a financial expert and the founder of VaocherApp. “You use your own car [and] choose when you want to work.”

The best part of this gig is that you’re not dealing with customers face-to-face all day. If you already drive for other apps or have tested out roles in the gig economy, this can be an easy way to fill gaps in your schedule. The Amazon Flex website touts that drivers can earn anywhere from $18 to $25 per hour, depending on where they live. 

Selling Low-Content Books on Kindle Direct Publishing

You may have heard about the idea of selling books on Amazon through the Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) program. However, you have other options if you don’t have time to complete an entire book. Nguyen pointed out that one of the smartest and least talked about ways to make money through this program is focusing on low-content books. These are products like journals, planners and notebooks.

Nguyen explained, “The strategy is to design simple yet appealing interiors using free tools like Canva and then upload them to Amazon. Once your book is live, Amazon handles everything: printing, shipping and customer service.”

If you perform your research and master the process, you can turn this into a passive income stream. The pay will vary with the popularity, quality and quantity of your products. You can also consider creating a catalog of products, from digital fiction books to workout journals.

Amazon Associate Affiliate Marketing

“One of the easiest ways to start making money online is to be an Amazon affiliate,” said Michelle Nguyen, the marketing manager at UpPromote. “You get paid when someone buys something through your link. You don’t need any stock, start-up costs or even a website to do this side job.”

She noted that beginners could make $100 monthly at the start if they’re consistent with their content. However, she emphasized that those proficient in affiliate marketing can make up to $5,000 per month — and potentially six figures if their content gains traction.

If you already have a blog or social media presence, adding Amazon affiliate links to your content is an easy way to generate income. If you’re looking for a creative project, you can try to start a social media page to promote products. The goal is to create content that naturally leads to purchases based on your product reviews and recommendations.

Nguyen noted that if you want to ensure success with this business model, you’ll want to apply the following tips:

• Choose a niche. Pay attention to the type of products you can promote and what the commissions would be like.
• Create useful content. You’ll want to tap into YouTube, Instagram or your own blog to make helpful content. Honest reviews, how-to videos and hand-picked lists usually perform the best.

Dropshipping With Amazon

“You can actually use a dropshipping model where you list products from third-party suppliers on Amazon, and they ship directly to customers,” said Liam Nguyen. “The trick is finding the right suppliers and products with solid profit margins.”

Even though many people think selling on Amazon requires investing in bulk inventory, that’s not true — you don’t have to fill up your home with stuff to make money. You may have to invest some time upfront to learn how this works, but you can create a hands-off business through Amazon.

The Amazon website states that since this fulfillment model allows entrepreneurs to outsource handling and shopping products, it can be an appealing business venture. 

The pay will depend on the type of products you choose to get into and how successful your business becomes. According to ZipRecruiter, the average earnings in this role are $21 per hour, but the pay will vary. There are many success stories of people creating massively profitable dropshipping businesses, but surely far more who make minimum profits — or none.

It’s important to remember that Amazon isn’t just a shopping destination: It has plenty of opportunities to make money creatively. You can start with something simple like delivering packages for instant access to cash and then eventually build a passive income stream through publishing books or drop shipping. Review these options to find something that fits your schedule, skill set and financial goals.

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