A full-time government employee with multiple side hustles shares his top passive income hits and flops

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William Butterton has experimented with a handful of side hustles, from selling playing cards to placing ATMs.

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We asked 12 gig workers how much they made in 2025. The answers varied wildly.

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Gig workers and the companies that pay them often talk about earnings in hourly terms.

That doesn't tell the full story, though.

I make around $6,000 a month from my photo booth side hustle. It's on track to replace my corporate income.

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Michael Sim.

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A full-time engineer with multiple side hustles found the most passive one: ATMs and vending machines earn him $1,500 a month for a few hours of work

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William Butterton is a full-time engineer who does ATM and vending placement on the side.

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I've tried 100 side hustles. These 5 are the most lucrative that don't require any experience.

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Tom Blake.

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