5 Highest paying part-time jobs for international students in USA

1. Tutor or peer mentor

If you don’t fancy becoming a teaching assistant, but would like to do something along the same lines, tutoring or peer mentoring is a great job for international students working in the USA. Average wage: $21.31 per hour

2. Sales assistant

If your university has a mini supermarket or corner shop on-campus, this is another great way to make some money alongside your studies. Average wage: $20.00 per hour

3. Food runner or catering assistant

Alternatively, if your university has cafes, restaurants or other dining facilities on-site that offer food to eat-in, you may be able to find work as a front of house assistant or runner. Average wage: $16.81 per hour

4. Department assistant

A department assistant is one of the best on-campus jobs in the USA for international students, and you will gain lots of transferable skills for your CV. Average wage: $16.44

5. Research study assistant

A research study assistant is one of the most well paid part-time jobs for international students on-campus. What the job entails will depend on which department you work for Average wage: $15.48