Growing demand in the economy has led to new opportunities for regular employees as well as gig workers to make extra money by working at night.
According to the government figures, 12% of U.S. employees are still at work at 9 pm, and 5% of the workforce is still on the job at midnight.
If you are open to working at night, take a look at these night jobs and gigs that pay great.
Rideshare driver
As long as you own a car that qualifies as a rideshare vehicle, it is easy to get a night job as a rideshare driver.
The good thing is you will get paid extra compared to a daytime ride because there is often a lack of drivers at night and surge pricing rates will apply.
Ridesharing companies, such as Lyft and Uber have different pricing models for night-time drivers. Along with earning a base pay, you can considerably boost your hourly pay if you operate efficiently and choose the most lucrative times to drive.
Bartender
Bartending jobs typically involve working late nights as a number of clubs and party venues only serve at night.
Even though most bars serve alcohol in daytime, their business really booms at night, especially on weekends and holidays.
If you have a flair for the job and can provide personalized customer service, you can make a good part-time living counting both hourly pay and tips.
Store stocker
Restocking in retail stores for the most part takes place at night. Therefore, almost all big box retailers and grocery chains need to hire full-time or part-time store stockers who can work at night.
A job as a store stocker usually offers a stable hourly pay, and night-time jobs are available aplenty as merchandise stockers and grocery stockers.
For someone who is an introvert, this night-time job may be ideal because it does not involve customer interaction.
Security guard
Overnight security guard is the perfect job for someone who has no degree and no prior experience and is ready to work at night.
The U.S. has over a million security guards, many of whom are night-time workers earning an average of $13 to $14 per hour.
Notably, there is no significant difference between the pay of daytime and night-time security guards. Manufacturing facilities, office buildings, sports, and entertainment venues and shopping centers typically hire night-time security guards.
First responder
If you have a college diploma and you are receptive to the idea of operating in potentially dangerous or high-stress situations, you can make good money as a first responder in a night shift job.
Paramedics, firefighters, and police officers earn anywhere from $40,000 to $55,000 annually. Each state has its own requirements to qualify as a first responder, and you will have to undergo formal job training once you are hired.
Hotel clerk
Motels, hotels, and resorts operate round the clock and require front desk clerks who can work in night shifts.
The job involves customer service and the pay can range from $12 per hour for the average worker to $18 per hour for an excellent nighttime front desk clerk.
This job is popular among university students who seek to make a career in the hospitality industry.
