{"id":1076128,"date":"2026-04-24T14:29:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T18:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=1076128"},"modified":"2026-04-27T17:35:30","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T21:35:30","slug":"make-money-as-a-kid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/make-money-online\/make-money-as-a-kid","title":{"rendered":"15 Ways to Make Money as a Kid or Teen"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who doesn\u2019t love a bit of extra cash? Whether you\u2019re saving up for a shopping spree or just putting money aside for the future, every extra dollar you can earn as a kid goes a long way. And while doing chores at home might get you a little bit of pocket money, there are plenty of other ways to make money as a kid in Canada.<\/p>

Here are side hustles, hacks and ideas to help you earn extra cash as a teenager or younger kid.<\/p>

1. Play games online<\/h3>
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How it works:<\/strong> Get-paid-to (GPT) apps like Swagbucks<\/a>, LEO<\/a> and Branded Survey<\/a>s let you earn real money by doing things like completing surveys, signing up for special offers and, best of all, playing games on your phone or PC. All you have to do is download games and complete in-game milestones to earn rewards points, which can then be redeemed for gift cards or cash via PayPal. Just be aware that you\u2019ll need to be 13 or older to use Swagbucks, at least 16 for LEO and Branded Surveys, and the age of majority for some other apps.
Tools you need:<\/strong> A smartphone.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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