Part-time retirement jobs that pay $15 per hour or more
Getting a part-time job during retirement doesn't mean you have to settle for low wages
Retiring doesn’t mean you have to completely give up work. You can pursue rewarding part-time jobs in your areas of expertise or try something new if it makes you happy – so long as money is no object.
And with 55 percent of American workers saying they intend to work during their retirement, according to a recent study from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, you might as well look into part-time jobs that are worth spending your golden years on.
Here are 10 positions that have pay rates that are $15 per hour or more on average, according to Indeed.
10. Marketing Assistant
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National Average: $15.02 per hour.
Have experience working on marketing campaigns? You can get back into the business by helping brands research and develop sales strategies.
9. Career Coach
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National Average: $15.85 per hour.
If you’ve led a successful career or have been known to give great work-related advice, whether it be resume writing or interview tips, being a one-on-one career coach could be a fulfilling job.
8. Data Specialist
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National Average: $17.80 per hour.
Being a data specialist takes a little tech-savviness, but it’s a role that can be done remotely if you have the correct computer systems for upkeeping a database.
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7. Bookkeeper
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National Average: $17.97 per hour.
To be a bookkeeper, you’ll be responsible for collecting and reconciling accounts, process payroll, update notes and similar clerical tasks.
6. English Teacher
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National Average: $18.91 per hour.
Teaching English as a second language online is an extremely flexible job that pays well and can be done in the comforts of your own home. A teaching certification such as a TEFL is usually required, though it depends on the platform and country you’re operating in.
5. Recruiting Coordinator
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National Average: $19.16 per hour.
If you have an eye for talent, you can be an asset to a workplace by being a recruiting coordinator. Duties may include sourcing and assessing candidates, screening resumes, conducting interviews and so on.
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4. Copy Editor
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National Average: $20.84 per hour.
Brands are constantly looking for editors who can go over their copy with a fine-tooth comb and ensure sentences are clear and correct. And some employers are open to making this role a remote opportunity.
3. Contract Consultant
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National Average: $48.89 per hour.
Be your own boss and provide professional advice to business clients who need it and have the money to pay you for your expertise.
2. Travel Agent
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National Average: $43,469 annual salary.
If you have a knack for arranging itineraries and excursions at a reasonable price, being a travel agent might be the right move.
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1. Instructional Designer
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National Average: $62,354 annual salary.
Masters of a craft can make big bucks developing curriculums as an instructional designer. It's a role where experience really pays off.