For those looking to start off the new year by making some extra cash, a ‘side hustle’ might be the perfect opportunity. With the the beginning of 2025 arriving, many people may be on the hunt for some part-time work.
Beyond the usual pub, barista, or supermarket roles, there are a variety of other ‘side hustle’ style jobs looking to be popular. Luckily, for those unsure of where to begin, experts at global print-on-demand company Printful analysed UK YoY Google search volumes and average annual search volumes from the most trending and profitable side hustles on Fivver.
With almost 50% of Brits having a side hustle on top of their full-time job, the appeal of a side hustle is growing each year. New technologies, such as digital setups at home and dropshipping being available to independent sellers, have allowed people to become fully independent in any craft or skill they choose to sell. But which side gigs are becoming more popular, and which are earning the most?
‘I made £500 in one weekend from an easy side hustle anyone can do’
‘I’ve made extra £700 just by shopping online – you’re missing out if you don’t do this’
To find out, global print-on-demand company Printful analysed the average annual search volumes of various popular side hustles, as well as the percentage increase in searches within the last year. They also researched the average monthly costs of side hustle services on Fivver to identify which roles offer the best pay.
Below, we’ve broken the result down and shared the most popular side hustles, as well as the ones that will earn you the most money.
Most popular side hustles for 2025
- Creating stock photography
- Social media management
- Graphic design
- Creating online courses
- Tutoring
- Audio transcription services
Top earning side hustles
- Voiceover acting – average monthly income £10,073
- Audio trascription services – average monthly income £8,790
- Tutoring – average monthly income £7,320
- T-shirt design- average monthly income £7,320
- Tech support- average monthly income £7,320
- Wall art- average monthly income £7,320
- Creating online courses- average monthly income £6,260
- Dropshipping- average monthly income £6,204
These side hustles can earn you the most cash in 2025
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Aleksandra Rosa, senior blog editor from Printful, has shared tips on how to successfully set up your side hustle too. She said: “Balancing a side hustle with a full-time job requires aligning your hustle with your strengths and setting realistic goals.
“Start small, gradually scaling up to prevent burnout, and use platforms like Etsy or Shopify for reach. Be sure to keep an eye on your earnings and expenses to make sure it’s worthwhile and stress-free come tax season. With this approach, you can create a side hustle that fits perfectly into your life without overwhelming it.”