How to earn money online as a teenager in a legit way.

Gone are the days when you have to cut grass or washing dishes as a teenager for extra money. That is in any case not a job but a family responsibility that you have to do anyways. Even things like baby-sitting and pet walking has become increasingly difficult, not just because of the school pressures but also the safety aspect. 

Getting Started

Before you can jump in and start earning money, you have to make sure that you are older than 13 and have access to the internet and a computer or laptop. Also, always make sure that you read the terms and conditions of each company before you jump in and start working because some companies might say you have to be 18.  
Secondly, safeguard yourself against scams. You might think you know it all, but there are many people desperate for an income and will doing anything to obtain your money and even your personal details. To avoid that, make sure you involve your parents or guardian. Do not attempt to start without getting them involved as there are things like taxes, bank accounts that needs to be opened like PayPal before you can start working. 

Few Ways Teenagers Can Earn Money Online

Get paid doing surveys

Swagbucks are one of the largest platforms where you can make money online by answering surveys. You basically get points for shopping online, playing video games, searching the web and aswering surveys. You can then take your points and redeem it from Walmart, Amazon or cash in your Paypal account. 
Branded Surveys pays you to fill out surveys and tasks like polls. Even pays for referring friends.
Lifepoints is for teenagers 16 and above. They are available all over the world and offer it in 26 languages. It works with points and can be redeemed through Paypal, Amazon and Special Olympics.

Earn money watching ads

This is an awesome way in working online. Most of the time we hate ads, especially when we are on YouTube but now, you can get paid. MyPoints even give you a $10 bonus just to sign up. You can redeem your points with a gift card, Starbucks, Apple, Sephora and Ebay. Cool right?

Play video games online

I am convinced your smile is all around your head and you are excited for this one. Can you believe you can earn an income online by playing games? If you have an Android phone or a laptop you just need to download Mistplay and start playing. You can redeem your points for gift cards and Google Play. 

Make taking pictures with our phone your side line job

Yes, teens can work online by selling pictures. Everyone have a cell phone and if you have a smartphone with a good camera you have a machine that will create an awesome side-hustle for you. With Foap, you can create your own online portfolio and when an agency use your images you will get 50% of the earning. 

Sell stuff online

Teens can sell stuff online. You can start with things that your parents do not want anymore. Decluttr is a platform that replaces offline yard sales and is an awesome big yard sale online. Increasing your audience. You can really sell anything online. 

Data Entry

If you are a teen that loves typing, then you can earn money online with doing type work. Flexjobs is unfortunately only available for 18 year olds, but it is still a lucrative opportunity, especially if you are looking for a job on the side line while you are studying. 

Review Calls

You have to be 17 year or older to become a Call Reviewer online. You will basically listen to recorded calls and answer questions about the quality, friendliness of the agent and so forth. 

Online Tutoring

Tutoring jobs are a great way for teens to make money. You can find tutoring gigs that pay more than the survey sites, and you can do your work from home. If you're a good student in English, science, math, or another core subject, you could find a tutoring job that pays more than the survey sites. You can reach out to your clients by email or even on social media through this remote job. Plus, building up tutoring experience as a teen always comes in handy if you want to tutor college students later in life. Try Tutor me for starters.

Proofread others work

If you enjoy writing, you may also enjoy proofreading. Only if your grammar is great, of course! Companies like Textmaster or MTurk, part of Amazon, will allow you to earn money by proofreading other people's work (even as a teen). This is the perfect online job if you're hoping to build a career in copywriting or editing. Not only do you get paid for each job, but you are slowly building work experience for your resume.

Write articles online

Many sites offer freelance writer jobs to young people, including high schoolers. For example, Hub pages is an awesome site that accepts teens (with parental consent). This is one of the best ways for young people to build up work experience in real-world freelance writing.
There are also other sites, like Fiverr, which you can join if you’re 13 or older. Fiverr is an online job marketplace where you can do jobs (referred to as gigs) for around $5.
Gigs can be anything you’re good at: writing, translation, animation, video, programming, graphic design, and even voiceover work.

Become a Brand Ambassador

Brands need ambassadors to bring new customers to their site. One such brand is the Boostapal Ambassador Program, and they will pay you $10 per new student you enroll. You could also get money each time your parent shops. You’ll need to invite your parents to join the Boostapal Ambassador Program and become your “boosters,” so that each time they shop in various stores in the Boostapal mall, you receive money from each purchase they make. It’s 100% free for you and your boosters.

Create and sell your designs online

Cafepress is a site that claims to be the “world’s best gift shop,” and only requires a 13-year-old age requirement. This site allows you to design your own items, then sell them. You can design pretty much anything, including clothing, home decor, stationery, drinkware, stickers and signs. You can start using Cafepress from age 13 but anyone aged 13 to 18 will need to be supervised by their parents. This is the perfect teen job if you want to build up work experience as a graphic designer. Your earnings depend on the markup you put on your items; however, you will earn 5-10% of the sale price for each item sold.

Become a Blogger

Blogging could help you save money up front, but it could also lead to a steady flow of passive income later on. There are various platforms that are free like Blogger.

Start a YouTube Channel

YouTube can be a lot of fun, but you’ll need to build an audience before real money starts coming in. The best way to do this is by starting a backlog of videos for your channel. Once your audience grows, you’ll be able to earn extra money through Google Adsense ads and affiliate marketing.

Test Websites

Companies need users to test websites and mobile apps before they go live in order to make sure the products are working properly. Otherwise, they may not be able to tell if there are common problems that users may experience.

Become a Virtual Assistant

A virtual assistant can complete a wide variety of tasks, such as scheduling appointments, designing publications, formatting presentations, and posting social media content.

Stream Video games on YouTube and Twitch

If your teen loves playing video games, there are many platforms that allow you to do so. For example, Twitch and YouTube offer ways for people to stream their gaming sessions. This will help you become known and make a lot of money from your hobby. You can also stream any game and make a lot of money from it. There is no need to be a professional gamer to make a lot of money from streaming; anyone can do it!

Become an Influencer

Influencers can make a lot of money through social media, and if your teen becomes an influencer, they will need to have a large following in order to be classified as an influencer. This means they must post content that people love and want to follow. Encourage your teen to think about what type of influencer they want to become, such as a beauty or travel influencer. Then, they can start building up a following on their chosen platform.

Start a podcast

Do you have a radio personality who lives at home? It might be time to hand them a microphone and let them start their own podcast. Sponsors and ads can make podcasting a lucrative business, allowing kids to make money discussing topics they're passionate about.

Become a voice over actor

Voiceover work is a great way for kids to make money. You can find voiceover actors on TV, online videos, or on the radio. Voices.com can help you get started on a voiceover career or side hustle.

Get paid to exercise

If you're looking to get your teen excited about exercise, consider getting them paid to do it. Companies like Sweat coin will pay users to complete exercises or walk steps throughout the day. They can earn tokens, called sweat coins, which can be redeemed for gift cards, product offers, or cash through Paypal. You can also donate your sweat coins to different charitable causes as well.

Make content for TikTok

There are a few ways to make money on social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat. The age requirement to create an account is 13 years old, so if you're interested in this option, be sure to check out the TikTok Creator Fund and Snapchat Spotlight. These two methods can help you make some money from your videos and influence. However, there is a downside: you might not make any money at all.

There are many more online jobs, but I am sure these will get you started.