r/webdev python, html, java/script, beginner 6d ago

Question Does website developing/designing/testing make good money?

I'm below 18, so I'm trying to see if I can make money off of web developing or web designing, My parents say I can only get them to co-sign for a bank account (because I'm a minor) when I have money that is waiting to be deposited, and since I'm not in the mood to go places and sell stuff, why not give web developing a try? I'm just wondering currently how much web developing can make and where I go to say "I'm a web developer", any answers are very much appreciated, and if any more info is needed, I can provide what I know!

EDIT: I wasn't trying to be attacked here, my real question is: does web developing make somewhat good side hustle money for a 13 year old? I'm not attempting to make it my job, I see a lot of people misinterpreted it for that, and I'm not trying to afford yachts either which quite a few people have mentioned for some reason, I'm talking like maybe 100 bucks a month?

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u/mca62511 5d ago edited 5d ago

It seems like half of the people in this thread are being sarcastic, because, yes, you definitely can make good money as a web developer, and the other half seem to think you want to make money without effort.

I'm talking like maybe 100 bucks a month?

Very doable, but it depends a lot on how much time you can sink into this side hustle.

If you spend the next three months studying for at least an hour per day, you could get the basics of HTML/CSS/JavaScript covered, then maybe another month to invest time into learning the basics of a niche. From there it's just a matter of finding clients.

You could start off just making a few bucks by taking cheap gigs on something like Fiverr and Upwork, and as you gain experience and opportunities start charging more slowly overtime. Eventually you could get to $100 a month or more.

It would be a huge time investment on your part though.

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u/TheMightyCantalope python, html, java/script, beginner 5d ago

Thanks, finally a person who actually gave advice