You can earn a lot of money with programming — even if you’re just starting. Here are the best, realistic ways to make money with coding, from beginner to advanced:
💻 1. Freelance Programming (Fastest way to start earning)
You get paid to build things for clients, such as:
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Websites
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Mobile apps
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Automation scripts
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APIs
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Fixing bugs
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WordPress customization
Platforms:
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Upwork
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Fiverr
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Freelancer
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Toptal (for advanced coders)
Earning potential:
Beginners: $10–$25/hr
Intermediate: $25–$70/hr
Advanced: $70–$150/hr+
💻 2. Create Websites for Local Businesses
Every business needs a website:
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Restaurants
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Gyms
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Salons
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Shops
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Real estate agents
You can charge:
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$100–$500 for simple websites
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$500–$3000 for full business websites
Tools you can use:
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WordPress
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Wix
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Shopify
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Custom coding (HTML/CSS/JS)
💻 3. Build and Sell Software
This is where the big money is.
Examples:
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Mobile apps
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Chrome extensions
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SaaS tools
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Desktop apps
You earn by:
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Selling the product
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Subscription fees
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In-app purchases
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Ads
💻 4. Automation & Scripting
Companies pay to automate:
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Data entry
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Reports
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Social media tasks
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Emails
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File management
Languages good for automation:
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Python
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JavaScript
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Bash
Freelancers charge $50–$500 per automation script.
💻 5. Teach Programming
If you know the basics, you can earn by teaching:
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Create a YouTube channel
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Sell online courses
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Tutor students
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Teach coding on Udemy, Skillshare
💻 6. Bug Bounty & Ethical Hacking
If you like security, companies pay you to find vulnerabilities.
Platforms:
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HackerOne
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Bugcrowd
Good earners make $1000s per bug.
💻 7. Build Bots
You can create bots for:
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Trading
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Social media
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Automation
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Customer service
Many clients pay for custom bots.
💻 8. Work as a Remote Developer
Full-time or part-time programming jobs:
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Frontend developer
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Backend developer
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Full-stack developer
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App developer
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Data engineer
Salaries can be very high depending on skills.
💻 9. Create and Sell Coding Templates
Sell:
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Website templates
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UI kits
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Figma designs
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WordPress themes
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Shopify templates
Platforms:
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ThemeForest
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Gumroad
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CodeCanyon
Passive income!
💡 Want a personalized earning plan?
Tell me:
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Your programming level (beginner / intermediate / advanced)
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What languages you know
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What type of projects you enjoy
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How much time you can spend
I’ll create a step-by-step roadmap to help you start earning quickly.