 But the good news is the job market is strong and folks are having no problem finding that second job. The internet, apps, the gig economy, that's all enabling this trend as well. According to Bankrate, the average side hustle is bringing in about $900 per month. But it's not just the job seekers who are taking advantage of that AI. According to the Federal Trade Commission, job scams are up 118% from a year ago.