There’s a lot more to Amazon than just shopping — in fact, there are multiple ways to make money!
A few you may know about already and a few you may not.
I did some extra digging around this morning so I could show you how to make money on Amazon. I bet at least one of these options will work for you (maybe more).
One option that used to be popular was Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk), which paid people to complete small tasks online. Unfortunately, Amazon closed that program in September 2026.
Here are my findings:
How to Work From Home For Amazon
Amazon hires people to work from home in customer service, where you may answer questions about orders, returns, and deliveries by phone, email, or chat. Some jobs are full-time, while others may be part-time or seasonal.
Other remote jobs sometimes involve technical support for Amazon’s Ring and Blink devices, helping Amazon sellers, or working in account management and advertising.
Some of these positions require previous experience, but regular customer service jobs may have fewer requirements.
Pay varies by position, and many jobs are limited to people living in certain states.
For current openings, search Amazon’s remote job openings and apply here.
If Amazon doesn’t have anything available in your state, you can also search for remote jobs with other companies through Flexjobs.
How to Make Money With the Amazon Shopper Panel
The Amazon Shopper Panel lets you earn Amazon credit by taking pictures of receipts from stores outside Amazon. Eligible receipts can earn you up to $10 per month, with the amount depending on where you shopped.
Short surveys or other activities may also be offered for additional rewards. The rewards can be used on Amazon or donated to charity, but you won’t receive actual cash.
The program has limited space, so you may have to join a waitlist before you can participate.
If you’re interested, sign up for the Amazon Shopper Panel here.
How to Make Money With Amazon’s Trade-In Program
Have an old Kindle, Echo, Fire tablet, or cell phone sitting around that you no longer use? Amazon’s Trade-In Program lets you exchange certain electronics for Amazon gift cards.
On Amazon’s site, you can find your device, answer a few questions about its condition, and receive an estimated trade-in value. Shipping is free, and Amazon will confirm the value after checking the device.
Some trade-ins may also qualify for a discount on a new Amazon device.
To begin, see what’s accepted and start a trade-in here.
How to Make Money Delivering Packages With Amazon Flex
If you have a reliable vehicle and don’t mind driving, you can earn money delivering Amazon packages through Amazon Flex. Available delivery blocks let you choose when to work and show the expected pay before you accept one.
According to Amazon, most Flex drivers earn between $18 and $25 an hour, although earnings vary by location.
As an independent contractor, you’ll need to cover your own gas, vehicle expenses, and taxes.
Drivers must be at least 21 years old and meet Amazon’s other requirements.
To apply, use Amazon’s Flex driver application here.
How to Make Money On Amazon As An Influencer
With the Amazon Influencer Program, you can earn commissions by recommending products you already own and like. Approved influencers can create an Amazon storefront, share product lists, and upload short videos reviewing different items.
Amazon may also show your videos on product pages, which means people who don’t follow you could still find your reviews and make a purchase.
Qualifying purchases made through your recommendations can earn you commissions.
Applicants need an eligible YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok account, and Amazon looks at your audience and engagement when deciding who to accept.
If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, apply for the Amazon Influencer Program here.
How to Make Money With the Amazon Affiliate Program
Another way to earn commissions is by becoming an Amazon Associate and sharing links to products sold on Amazon. If you have a blog, website, or eligible social media account, you can recommend products and earn money when people purchase through your links.
Commissions aren’t limited to the exact item you recommended, either, since other qualifying products people buy after clicking your link may count.
Amazon generally uses a 24-hour shopping window, although some items added to the cart during that time can qualify for commissions later.
Commission rates depend on the type of product being purchased, so your earnings will vary.
To join, sign up for Amazon Associates here.
How to Make Money Helping Amazon Sellers
Many businesses that sell on Amazon need help with things like writing product descriptions, answering customer questions, managing product listings, and keeping track of orders.
If you have experience with administrative work, writing, customer service, or product photography, you may be able to offer these services.
Amazon has a Service Provider Network where approved businesses and freelancers can offer services directly to sellers. Business registration and approval are required, and payment comes from the sellers who hire you rather than from Amazon.
As a freelancer, you can decide which services to offer and set your own prices based on the work involved.
Go here to apply to join Amazon’s Service Provider Network.
How to Make Money With Amazon Merch on Demand
If you enjoy making designs for shirts, sweatshirts, and other items, you can sell your creations through Amazon Merch on Demand.
After uploading your original artwork and choosing the products to sell, Amazon handles printing and shipping when someone orders.
There’s no need to purchase any inventory upfront or store products at home. Instead, Amazon pays you a royalty when something featuring your design sells.
Amazon does require an application and approval before you can begin uploading designs, and sales aren’t guaranteed.
If you’d like to participate, apply for Amazon Merch on Demand here.
How to Make Money Selling Products on Amazon
Amazon lets you sell new or eligible used products, whether you’re starting a small business or selling items you no longer need.
The Individual selling plan costs $0.99 per item sold, while the Professional plan costs $39.99 per month, plus other selling fees.
Sellers can ship orders themselves or use Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), which lets you send your products to Amazon’s warehouses so they can handle storage, packing, shipping, and much of the customer service.
FBA has additional fees, so you’ll need to consider those when deciding how much to charge.
Some sellers purchase products at a discount to resell, while others sell products they’ve created themselves.
To begin selling, open an Amazon seller account here.
If you’d rather open your own online store instead of selling through Amazon, Shopify is another option.
How to Make Money Selling Handmade Items on Amazon
If you make jewelry, artwork, candles, home decorations, or other handmade items, you can sell them through Amazon Handmade. This is a special section of Amazon for approved sellers who make, alter, or design their own products.
Amazon requires an application and approval before you can sell, and it charges a fee when your products are purchased.
Approved Handmade sellers have the usual $39.99 monthly Professional selling fee waived after the first month.
If you already make things to sell on Etsy, at craft fairs, or through your own website, this gives you another place to offer them.
To join, apply to sell through Amazon Handmade here.
How to Make Money Self-Publishing Books on Amazon
If you’re a writer, you can publish your own books through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). E-books, paperbacks, and hardcovers can all be sold without having to pay for a large number of printed copies upfront.
Amazon handles printing physical books when they’re ordered, and eligible e-books can earn up to 70 percent royalties.
The selling price is up to you within Amazon’s allowed ranges, although your earnings will depend on sales and the royalty option you qualify for.
I have successfully written and self-published on Amazon myself, although I’ve since moved my e-books over to Payhip because I prefer keeping more of the money from each sale.
If you’d like to try publishing your own books, get started with Kindle Direct Publishing here.
How to Make Money Narrating Audiobooks Through Amazon
If you have a good speaking voice and enjoy reading aloud, you can look for audiobook narration jobs through ACX, which is connected to Amazon and Audible.
After creating a profile and uploading samples of your voice, you can audition to record books for authors and publishers.
Some projects pay a set amount for each finished hour of audio, while others let you earn a percentage of royalties from audiobook sales.
You’ll need a quiet place to record and good equipment, and know that recording and editing a book can take quite a bit of time.
Being a professional voice actor isn’t required, but you’ll need to meet ACX’s requirements and submit recordings that meet its quality standards.
If you’d like to audition for projects, sign up as an audiobook narrator through ACX here.
How to Choose the Right Way to Make Money With Amazon
As you can see, there are quite a few ways to make money through Amazon, and you don’t necessarily have to start a business or spend money upfront to get started!
If you’re looking for steady work, you can start with Amazon’s remote job openings, while options like the Shopper Panel and Trade-In Program may be better if you just want a little extra Amazon credit.
And if you enjoy writing, making things, or selling products, you have several other opportunities that could bring in ongoing income.
How much you make will depend on the program you choose and how much time you’re able to put into it!
Good luck!
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Anna Thurman is a work at home blogger and mom of two. She has been researching and reviewing remote jobs for over 15 years. Her findings are published weekly here at Real Ways to Earn.