Local Tasks and Odd Jobs

Fees and rates checked 26 Sep 2026 on the platforms' own websites

What you need: Your own tools · US: one-time $25 registration fee
What it pays: You set your rate and keep 100% of it, plus tips
How you get paid: Through TaskRabbit
Available in: UK, US

What You Do

People book help with jobs they can’t or don’t want to do themselves: flat-pack furniture, mounting TVs and shelves, moving boxes, garden clear-ups, cleaning and small repairs. You choose the types of task, the area you cover and your hourly rate.

What It Pays

You set your own hourly rate for each type of task and keep 100% of it, plus any tips.
Clients pay TaskRabbit’s service and support fees on top of your rate.
In the US, TaskRabbit charges a one-time, non-refundable $25 registration fee once your registration is processed. Paying it doesn’t guarantee you’ll be accepted.

How to Start

Register as a Tasker on TaskRabbit’s website or app for your country.
Choose task categories you’re genuinely good at and have the tools for.
Set rates that make sense for your area, and your availability.
Confirm the details with each client and turn up on time.
Good reviews help you win more bookings.

Good to Know

Agree any expenses up front: TaskRabbit passes 100% of approved reimbursements to you.
Price in your travel time.
It’s self-employed work, so you’re responsible for your own tax and, where relevant, insurance.

Where We Checked

Checked on 26 September 2026.

We check each platform’s fees and rules on its own website and show the date we last did. Platforms can change them at any time, so confirm on the platform before you sign up. General information only, not financial or tax advice.

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