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Side Income in Switzerland: How Florian Earned CHF 3,200 in One Month
Assembling furniture, tutoring, pet sitting or solving computer problems: Many people have skills they can use to earn extra income. Florian H. from the canton of Aargau earned CHF 3,200 through KnowS in September 2026 alone.
Want to earn extra money alongside your regular job, improve your household finances or make better use of your skills? You don't necessarily need a second permanent job.
An analysis of more than 14,000 tasks published on KnowS reveals which services are in demand across Switzerland and where opportunities for additional income exist.
CHF 3,200 Earned in Just One Month
Florian H. from Mellingen in the canton of Aargau shows how existing skills can generate additional income.
He assembles furniture, carries out minor repairs and helps people with tasks around their homes. In September 2026 alone, he earned approximately CHF 3,200 through KnowS.
His public profile now shows 19 completed tasks and 16 reviews, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
One customer praised his calm approach, efficient furniture assembly and friendly manner, saying they would gladly hire him again.
His story shows that skills we take for granted can be valuable to others.
The CHF 3,200 represents his income from assignments, not necessarily his profit after expenses.
More People in Switzerland Are Working Multiple Jobs
Earning income from more than one job is increasingly common in Switzerland.
According to the Swiss Federal Statistical Office, approximately 377,000 people held more than one job in 2025. This represented 8.1% of employed people, excluding apprentices.
In 1991, the figure was just 4.1%. The proportion of people working multiple jobs has therefore almost doubled over the past three decades.
People take on additional work for different reasons. Some want greater financial flexibility, while others want to use their skills, gain experience or develop their own business.
Individual assignments are not necessarily equivalent to holding a second job. However, they can provide opportunities to generate additional income.
Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office, Employed Persons with Multiple Jobs, 2025.
Skills You Can Use to Earn Extra Income
You don't need to be a tradesperson to earn additional income. Your knowledge, experience and personal skills can also be valuable.
An analysis of 14,417 tasks published on KnowS highlights the wide variety of services people are looking for across Switzerland:
- Tutoring and lessons: Teach mathematics, languages, music or other subjects.
- Care services: Provide childcare, pet sitting or everyday support for older people.
- IT and digital services: Solve computer problems, build websites or offer graphic design and photography.
- Home and garden: Clean homes, mow lawns or help with everyday tasks.
- Moving and transport: Transport furniture or assist with moving home.
- Construction and trades: Assemble furniture, carry out repairs or offer other practical services.
Construction and trades accounted for 3,921 requests, approximately 27% of all analysed tasks. Most requests were spread across other service categories.
Local demand is also significant: Around 78% of the analysed tasks involved services performed on site. Other assignments could be completed online.
This shows that opportunities to use your skills exist both in your local area and online.
How Much Extra Income Can You Earn?
Your potential earnings depend on the service you provide, your experience, customer demand and the prices you agree on.
Among the trades bookings analysed on KnowS, the average hourly rate was approximately CHF 82. Four billable hours at this rate would generate CHF 328 in revenue.
Tutoring, IT support, photography, care services, household tasks and gardening can also provide additional income. Rates vary depending on the task and the qualifications required.
Important: Income from assignments is not the same as net profit. Materials, insurance, social security contributions, taxes and any platform fees must be taken into account.
There is no guaranteed income. However, reliable service, fair prices and positive customer reviews can help you attract more assignments.
Find out more in our analysis of popular services and hourly rates in Switzerland.
How to Start Earning with Your Skills on KnowS
Want to put your skills to work and attract new customers? On KnowS, you can offer your services and find suitable tasks.
- Choose your service: Think about what you're good at and which tasks you can reliably complete.
- Create your listing: Describe your services, experience and offer. Creating a listing is free.
- Become visible: Choose a suitable subscription to publish your listing and make it visible to potential customers.
- Receive enquiries: Interested customers can contact you. You decide which assignments to accept.
- Collect reviews: Quality work and satisfied customers help strengthen your profile and build trust.
You can also explore published tasks and submit offers that match your skills.
Some activities require specific qualifications or permits. You should also consider your tax, social security and employment obligations.
You have the skills. Make them visible.
Creating a listing is free. A suitable subscription is required to publish it and make it visible to customers.
Your Skills Could Be Worth More Than You Think
Florian's story shows how existing skills can generate real income. His CHF 3,200 in September is not a guaranteed earning potential, but an example of the opportunities that suitable assignments can provide.
From tutoring and care services to IT, photography, household tasks, gardening and skilled trades, people are looking for support across a wide variety of services.
More than 150,000 members are already part of the KnowS community. Discover opportunities that match your skills and connect with people looking for the services you offer.
What are you good at? Make more of your skills.
