Gig Economy

Airbnb Host Gig Guide

Rent out a room, home, or property to travelers through the Airbnb platform.

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Overview

Rent out a room, home, or property to travelers through the Airbnb platform.

Median Salary
$18,000
Weekly Hours
15
Education
None
Job Growth
2%

Key Metrics

Stress6/10
Work-Life Balance7/10
Job Security3/10
Remote Friendly3/10
Physical Demand5/10
Automation Risk3/10

Pros

  • +Passive-ish income
  • +Meet travelers
  • +Asset utilization
  • +Flexible

Cons

  • -Cleaning work
  • -Regulatory risk
  • -Bad guests
  • -Property costs

Savings Calculator

Percentage saved10%
0%25%50%
Yearly Savings
$1,800
Monthly Savings
$150

Career & Education Resources

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Coursera

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Career & Education Resources

C

Coursera

Find Airbnb Host specializations

U

Udemy

Hands-on Airbnb Host bootcamps

in

LinkedIn Learning

Professional Airbnb Host paths

I

Indeed

Browse live Airbnb Host jobs

WorkScore™ for Airbnb Host

4.5
Overall
1.5
Salary
5.0
Low Stress
7.0
WLB

Growth Outlook

2%

AI Automation Risk

Low

Compare with Other Careers

Airbnb Host Salaries by City

All cities with adjusted Airbnb Host salaries:

San Francisco, CA
Cost of living: 202
$24,300
+35% vs national
New York, NY
Cost of living: 187
$22,500
+25% vs national
Seattle, WA
Cost of living: 172
$22,500
+25% vs national
Boston, MA
Cost of living: 178
$22,500
+25% vs national
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of living: 173
$21,600
+20% vs national
Chicago, IL
Cost of living: 121
$18,900
+5% vs national
Austin, TX
Cost of living: 110
$18,900
+5% vs national
Denver, CO
Cost of living: 121
$18,900
+5% vs national
Miami, FL
Cost of living: 132
$18,900
+5% vs national
Portland, OR
Cost of living: 131
$18,900
+5% vs national
Dallas, TX
Cost of living: 102
$18,360
+2% vs national
Houston, TX
Cost of living: 96
$17,640
2% vs national
Atlanta, GA
Cost of living: 103
$17,640
2% vs national
Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living: 101
$17,100
5% vs national
Nashville, TN
Cost of living: 101
$17,100
5% vs national

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it still profitable?

Depends on location and regulations. Research local laws.

Do I need to be on-site?

No, many hosts hire cleaners and property managers.

Is Airbnb growing?

Slowly, with travel recovery.