20 Part-Time Jobs Perfect for Retirees
Find the perfect part-time jobs you can enjoy even as a retiree.
- Cyra Sanchez
- 6 min read
Most retirees today still prefer following an active lifestyle. That’s why many would be happy to take on part-time jobs. With so many career options, it’s a good idea to narrow your choices to something more convenient for your age. Here’s the list of the best 20 part-time jobs perfect for retirees.
1. School bus driver
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If you’re good with kids and enjoy driving around carefully, you’ll be a good school bus driver. As long as your health won’t affect your driving skills, plenty of schools would be willing to hire retirees. The average hourly salary rate starts at $21.64 in the U.S.
2. Translator
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If you’re multilingual, take advantage of your knowledge. You can search for clients online and have the chance to work remotely, too. On average, the hourly rate for translators may start at $26.21, depending on your expertise and how many languages you can translate.
3. Gardener
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Retirees who enjoy gardening can turn their hobby into a relaxing part-time job. The hourly rate starts at $18.81 on average, but it may vary depending on the chores assigned to you.
4. Librarian
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If you like peace and quiet, you’ll benefit from being a librarian. Depending on your employer, you may even get free access to their books, which is another positive side of this job. Since there is less responsibility as a librarian or a bookkeeper, the hourly rate may only start at around $22.57 on average.
5. Housekeeper
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Retirees who want to move around doing simple chores may enjoy housekeeping. This job involves a variety of tasks, mainly focused on typical house chores and running shopping errands for families. Your salary may vary depending on how many chores you’re willing to take. But in general, the hourly rate usually begins at $15.39.
6. Receptionist
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If talking to people and answering their inquiries is pleasant, being a receptionist is also a good option. The starting hourly rate is usually $17.21, but it may still vary depending on the tasks you might handle.
7. Proofreader
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Do you love reading and enjoy spotting errors to fix? Being a proofreader might be the perfect part-time job for you. On average, this position pays a $20.94 hourly rate, which is higher than other jobs that require more physical labor.
8. Babysitting
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Taking care of children can be a joyful task for some retirees; that’s why being a babysitter or a nanny is also a good option for a part-time job. The hourly rate is $13.92, but it’s usually negotiable depending on the tasks and the family you’re working for.
9. Office clerk
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If you already have experience performing administrative tasks or doing the usual office work, you can try applying as an office clerk. Some places may need an extra helping hand and would be happy to hire retirees, too. The average hourly rate for this job starts at around $17.38.
10. Security guard
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Old age doesn’t mean you can no longer work in security, so some retirees still work as security guards. Sometimes, you can guard the front door or monitor the CCTV footage to ensure everything goes well. This job offers an average hourly rate of $17.69.
11. Pharmacy technician
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Knowledge or educational background in medicine can help you get a part-time job as a pharmacy technician; its primary responsibility is assisting the pharmacist. You’ll be the one to help organize prescription drugs and review the details to make the pharmacist’s job easier. On average, the hourly rate for this position is around $19.43.
12. Merchandise organizer
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If you enjoy organizing things or being creative, you can make a living as a merchandise organizer. Your main job is to put store merchandise on display and arrange them in an eye-catching manner. On average, the hourly rate for this job may begin at $12.59.
13. Cashier
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Whether you’re good with numbers or not, working as a cashier often only needs basic customer service skills and knowledge of simple maths. After all, most stores now have automated systems that compute your sales. As a starting rate, cashiers can make $14.72 per hour.
14. Educational tutor
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No matter your skills, you can take advantage of them by offering mentoring lessons or being an educational tutor. A background in the academic career field is a plus but not always required as long as you have the proper knowledge and experience. With a $24.67 hourly rate, this job is a good option for retirees who love to teach.
15. Youth care counselor
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Besides sharing your educational knowledge, you can share your wisdom and other life experiences as a youth care counselor. This job typically offers an $18.87 hourly rate.
16. Photographer
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Photography is a fun part-time job for retirees with an eye for creativity or art. It’s also a bonus if you’re already well-experienced in this field. The average rate for this position is $21.14 but may vary depending on your expertise and your employer’s needs.
17. Greeter
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Do you have the energy to socialize and smile at different people daily? You could try working as a store or building greeter. Your only job is to say “welcome” or “hello!” to everyone who enters the building. Sometimes, you may even hand out flyers as an extra task. The average salary range for this job varies between $8.89 and $17.31 per hour.
18. Uber driver
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Like being a bus driver, you can enjoy driving around as an Uber driver while freely choosing your working hours. However, dealing with various customers a day can be your main struggle. That said, Uber drivers have an average salary of $18.75 per hour.
19. Language teacher
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Aside from being a translator, you can also become a language teacher if you are multilingual. This allows you to teach students and have a more flexible schedule if you work as a freelance tutor. Since language can be tricky, this job offers an average hourly rate of $28.27.
20. Pet sitting
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Retirees fond of animals can also work as pet sitters or dog walkers. The tasks you’ll handle vary depending on the animal you’re looking after, but the plus side is you can always say “no” to tasks you can’t handle. On average, you can make $16.88 an hour as a pet sitter.