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Jobs where you can earn up to £104k for just one day a week with no qualifications

Our case study, James, shares how he manages to earn up to £2,000 for just 15 minutes of work a week EASY EARNINGS Jobs where you can earn up to £104k for just one day a week with no qualifications FORGET the daily grind – a new trend of "micro-jobs" could see you rake in up to £104,000 a year for just one day of work a week. We reveal the roles where you can do minimal work and still earn a good living - and there's no need to fork out for a degree. Advertisement 2 You might be surprised by the variety of high-paying, low-commitment gigs out there 2 You could earn up to £2,000 a day The average annual salary is £37,430, according to the Office for National Statistics. That's based on working 38 hours a week, 46 weeks a year. But the highest paying micro-job that requires no qualifications would pay £104,000 a year based on working just one day a week - a stonking £66,570 more. Advertisement Job platform Adzuna has crunched the data to see which micro-jobs which require no qualifications pay the most. See the full list of roles here, based on advertised salaries from June 2025. Top-paying jobs for fewer days at work First on the list are voice over artists. They use their voice for adverts, films, audiobooks, and animations, helping to tell stories, deliver messages, or bring characters to life. You could earn up to £2,000 for just 15 minutes of work a week. Advertisement So if you land a 15-minute job every week for a year, you could make up to £104,000. I earn up to £2,000 for just 15 minutes of work JAMES Bartlett is living proof that you don't need a string of degrees to land an enviable career. James, 37, from Birmingham, left his A-levels unfinished to chase an acting dream, landing a BBC role in "Afternoon Plays". Now, he's a master of many lucrative trades, but it's his work as a voice artist that offers a truly astonishing income for minimal hours. Some projects he works on pay £1,000 to £2,000, or even more, for just a few minutes of recording. Before the pandemic hit, James was already dabbling in voiceover work. When the TV and creative industries shut down, he saw an opportunity. Armed with a basic USB microphone, he transformed his home into a recording studio. He now voices everything from intense crime dramas like "Line of Duty", where he records lines for scenes filmed in Ireland, to TV and radio adverts and corporate explainers. He also records e-learning content, and even the familiar voices you hear on telephone hold menus and in-store announcements for supermarkets like Asda and Tesco. While the pay varies, the basic studio fee is typically £200 to £300 per hour. But the real money comes from "usage fees". If your voice is used in a major TV campaign, for instance, you can receive a loyalty payment – a significant sum for just a couple of minutes of your time. From a business perspective, voice acting offers incredible advantages. "The outgoings are incredibly low," James said. "Once you have your mic and kit, your voice is your tool – and it's free. It's not like a plumber who has to go buy other bits." If you're eager to start a career as a voiceover artist, James suggests checking out Gravy for the Brain's online training courses. Next on the list are domestic gas engineers, earning an impressive £960 a week for working just one day a week - or £50,000 a year. These aren't your average DIY enthusiasts - they're skilled professionals installing and repairing gas systems. You don't need a university degree to become a domestic gas engineer in the UK. Instead, you can train through a paid apprenticeship or a fast-track course at a private training centre. Advertisement The high salary makes sense when you consider the specialised training, certifications, and vital safety regulations involved in working with gas. Many gas engineers are self-employed, giving them the freedom to choose their working hours. Meanwhile, delivery drivers can earn between £240 and £272 a day, depending on the job's demands. You don't need qualifications, but you'll need a driving licence. HGV Class 1 drivers typically make £22.69 an hour, earning £272 for a 12-hour shift or £14,160 a year if they work one shift a week. Advertisement Regular lorry drivers, earning £20 an hour, would make £240 per 12-hour shift or £12,480 a year for the same schedule. To become a lorry driver in the UK, you need to be 18 or older and have a full car driving licence. You'll take a medical exam, get a provisional HGV licence, and pass the Driver CPC test, which includes theory, case studies, and practical tests. To stay qualified, you must complete 35 hours of training every five years. What is the national minimum wage? AT the moment, there are two different minimum rates all workers are supposed to get across the UK - the national minimum wage (NMW) and the national living wage (NLW). The NMW is the minimum hourly rate for workers who have finished school. For those under 18 and apprentices, the rate is at least £7.55 an hour. Workers aged 18 to 20 must earn a minimum of £10 an hour. The NLW applies to workers aged 21 and over and is slightly higher. At present, everyone over the age of 21 must be paid at least £12.21 an hour. You are eligible to receive the applicable minimum rate if you work full-time, part-time or as a casual labourer. Those who are self-employed, voluntary workers, company directors, and family members who live in the home of the employer and do household chores do not qualify for the minimum wage. Other flexible jobs paying more than the minimum wage There are other jobs which don't require you to have any qualifications - but they don't pay as much. Advertisement Some baristas can earn £16.02 an hour, especially in busy, high-end coffee shops where great service and speed matter. Waiters in fancy restaurants can also make £16 an hour, with good service often leading to big tips. Working 12 hours a week at this rate could earn you £192 a week or nearly £10,000 a year, excluding tips. If you wanted to work five days a week, the pay would be £49,920 a year. Meanwhile, skilled roles like telescopic forklift drivers earn £15.50 an hour. Advertisement These forklifts have an extendable telescopic boom that allows them to lift and move heavy loads to higher or hard-to-reach places, making them ideal for construction, agriculture, and warehouse work. Their pay reflects the training required, the hazards of the job, and necessary safety certifications. Drivers typically need training and certification to use these machines safely and efficiently. Working one 12-hour shift a week for a year would earn you £9,672. If you worked five 12-hour shifts a week, you'd make £48,360 a year. Advertisement Plus, groundskeepers earn £14.61 an hour, maintaining large outdoor spaces with specialised equipment and a solid understanding of horticulture. One day a week for a year would be £9,116.64, but if you wanted to work five days a week, you'd earn £45,583 a year. In the cleaning sector, end-of-tenancy cleaners can earn £14 an hour. This involves thorough and meticulous cleaning for property handovers, often requiring specialised tools and high standards of work. One day a week for a year would be £8,736, but for five days a week, you'd earn £43,680 a year. Advertisement Casual kitchen porters also earn £14 an hour, handling washing and basic food prep in fast-paced kitchens, making it an appealing option for flexible work. That's £8,736 for a year, or £43,680 for five days a week. Home care aides earn £13.95 an hour, providing essential personal care and support, often with irregular hours and significant responsibility for a client's well-being. For one day a week for a year, you'd earn £8,704.8, but £43,524 for five days a year. If you're looking into micro-jobs, James Neave suggests checking things like your employment rights, the type of contract, and tax rules. Advertisement These jobs are often part-time, zero-hour, or freelance. James said: "With zero-hour contracts, your employer doesn't have to give you work, and you don't have to accept it if they do. "It's all about finding what works best for your skills and lifestyle."