What Part-Time Jobs Are Good After 60?
By the Gray Hair Jobs Editorial Team · Published · Facts checked against sources on · 2 min read
The short answer
Good part-time jobs after 60 include customer service, tutoring, bookkeeping, receptionist work, retail, driving, administrative support, and seasonal roles. The best choice depends on your skills, how physical you want the work to be, and whether you prefer working from home. Many of these roles offer flexible or predictable hours.
Key points
- Part-time work usually means fewer than full-time hours, often with set or flexible shifts.
- Seasonal jobs offer short-term work at predictable times of year.
- Remote part-time roles require a computer and reliable internet.
- Earnings may affect Social Security benefits before full retirement age.
Which part-time jobs are common after 60?
Here are options grouped by what you might want from work:
Work from home
- Customer service by phone or chat
- Virtual assistant work
- Online tutoring
- Bookkeeping for small businesses
Be around people
- Receptionist work at offices or clinics
- Retail sales or greeter roles
- School or library support roles
Stay active
- Driving for shuttles, deliveries, or transport services
- Event staff or ushering
- Maintenance and handyman work, for those with trade skills
Use your expertise
- Consulting in your former field
- Writing and editing
- Human resources or project management on a contract basis
How do you choose the right one?
- Decide on hours. A few hours a week, or several days?
- Decide on activity level. Do you want to sit, stand, or move around? See jobs with low physical demand.
- Think about commute. Remote work saves travel. Local work can add social contact.
- Match your skills. Jobs close to what you know are usually easier to land.
- Consider income needs and how earnings fit with any benefits.
What about seasonal work?
Seasonal jobs are a good way to work part of the year. Examples include tax preparation help, holiday retail, summer park and tourism work, and garden centers in spring. See seasonal jobs.
How does part-time work affect Social Security?
If you collect Social Security before full retirement age, earnings above a yearly limit can cause some benefits to be temporarily withheld. Full retirement age is 67 for people born in 1960 or later. The Social Security Administration (opens in a new tab) publishes the current limits.
Where to go next
- Browse part-time jobs and flexible jobs
- Browse jobs for workers over 60
- Read Good Part-Time Jobs After Retirement
- Set up job alerts
Frequently asked questions
Do part-time jobs offer benefits?
Some do, many do not. Benefits for part-time staff vary widely by employer. If benefits matter to you, read the listing carefully and ask during the interview. Medicare eligibility generally begins at 65, which affects how much some people need employer coverage.
How many hours is part-time?
There is no single definition that applies to every job. Each employer sets its own line between part-time and full-time hours, so check the listing or ask. Many part-time roles are a few shifts a week, while others are close to full-time. Ask about expected hours and how schedules are set before you accept.
Can I find part-time work from home?
Yes. Customer service, tutoring, bookkeeping, writing, and virtual assistant work are often available part-time and remotely. Be careful of scams. A real employer will not ask you to pay to start or to deposit checks for them. Research the employer and expect a real interview before any offer.
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