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Side work for SEO Managers · Updated November 3, 2026

Side work for SEO Managers

SEO Manager is one of the titles we hear most. These are the part-time roles where your experience carries over, what they pay per hour, and the tasks open now. About five hours a week, next to your main job.

3roles that fit an SEO manager
912open tasks in those roles
$70/hrtypical US rate, SEO Specialist
5 ha week is enough

Where an SEO manager's experience fits

The best match is first. Each role page shows the rate by country and level.

Open now for an SEO manager

Tasks in the roles above, newest first, each with the hourly rate.

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On-Page Optimisation Sprint

Manager · SEO Specialist

Beverage company in plant-based food · 5,000+ employees

€49–€59 / hour

About €430–€860 a month

  • 8–16 h a month
  • Remote · anywhere in the EU
  • Starts within 2 weeks
  • Top 25% for the role
One-off

Freelance Writer Onboarding

Manager · Content Lead

Seed HR software company for law firms · 11–50 employees

€61–€75 / hour

About €200–€410 in total

  • about 4 h in total
  • Remote · Germany
  • Starts within 7 days
  • Top 25% for the role
One-off

Backlink Profile Review

Specialist · SEO Specialist

Hotel group in tours and activities · 201–500 employees

€37–€45 / hour

About €160–€330 in total

  • about 6 h in total
  • Remote · Germany
  • Starts within 7 days
  • Top 25% for the role
  • English and German
One-off

Keyword Research and Topic Map · Agritech

Specialist · SEO Specialist

Agritech company in greenhouse growing · 51–200 employees

$83–$103 / hour

About $560–$1,300 in total

  • about 10 h in total
  • Hybrid · New York City
  • Starts next week
  • Top 25% for the role
One-off

Attribution Model Comparison

Manager · Marketing Analyst

Property and casualty insurer covering small businesses · 51–200 employees

$137–$174 / hour

About $1,240–$2,500 in total

  • about 12 h in total
  • On-site · Lowell
  • Starts within 7 days
  • Top 25% for the role
One-off

Marketing Budget Allocation Analysis

Specialist · Marketing Analyst

Series B online marketplace for pet products · 201–500 employees

$116–$140 / hour

About $770–$1,540 in total

  • about 9 h in total
  • Hybrid · Fairfield
  • Starts within 2 weeks
  • Top 25% for the role

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