GTA Online's Odd Jobs offer a refreshing break from high-stakes heists and business grinds, letting players role-play everyday hustles in Los Santos. With the January 29, 2026 update adding Firefighter, Forklift Operator, and Paper Route to the lineup—joining Taxi Work, Pizza This..., Safeguard Delivery, and QuickiePharm Medical Courier—these solo-friendly activities are perfect for casual sessions or RP enthusiasts. All seven pay double GTA$ and RP through February 4, making now the ideal time to dive in.
This ranking (best to worst) balances estimated base $/hour efficiency, solo ease, repeatability, and community feedback.
Quick Comparison Table
| Rank | Odd Job | Est. Base $/Hour | Avg. Run Time | Difficulty (1-5) | Fun Factor | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper Route | ~120k+ | 8-10 min | 2 | High | Quick deliveries, bonuses |
| 2 | Taxi Work | 85k | Ongoing | 1 | High | Chill cruising, tips |
| 3 | Pizza This... | ~130k | 10 min | 3 | High | Chaotic speed runs |
| 4 | Forklift Operator | ~200k | 5-6 min | 4 | Medium | High pay, physics frustration |
| 5 | Firefighter | ~100k | 15-20 min | 3 | High | Immersive RP, cat rescues |
| 6 | Safeguard Delivery | ~200k | 5-6 min | 4 | Medium | Combat waves |
| 7 | QuickiePharm | ~150k | 10+ min | 2 | Low | Tedious drives |
1. Paper Route (S-Tier)
Start at the Los Santos Meteor office in Strawberry. Hurl newspapers at 10 drop points within a time limit that refreshes per delivery. Use any bike (personal vehicles work too). Earn $1,250 per drop + $5k vehicle bonus + time-based tip. Simple, fast, and oddly satisfying—top pick for efficiency and low stress.
2. Taxi Work (S-Tier)
Head to any Downtown Cab Co. garage or use a liveried taxi/personal vehicle. Pick up fares, drive safely for tips (stacks up to 10 rides). Low-effort cruising nets steady pay, ideal for newbies or AFK-adjacent grinding. Community fave for chill vibes.
3. Pizza This... (A-Tier)
Launch from multiple Pizza This... shops. Dash pizzas on a slow moped (upgrades help) for time bonuses. Chain locations for $22k in 10 minutes. Chaotic traffic fun, but scooter gripes drop it below top two.
4. Forklift Operator (A-Tier)
At Alpha Mail warehouse near LSIA. Forklift pallets to conveyor (match types for bonus), activate belt. Night shifts pay extra; $20k per quick run. Lucrative but forklift physics induce rage—unlock "Forklift Certified" outfit after 5 loads.
5. Firefighter (A-Tier)
Drive to El Burro Heights station or use a Fire Truck for dispatches: extinguish fires, fix leaks, save cats. Up to $7.5k/job, great RP and 250 RP max. Longer runs but unlocks "Unwavering" outfit after 25 calls. Reddit loves the variety.
6. Safeguard Delivery (B-Tier)
SMS from Bobcat/Gruppe Sechs: defend trucks from NPC waves en route. $20k in 5-6 minutes of action. Solid pay, but repetitive combat wears thin solo.
7. QuickiePharm Medical Courier (C-Tier)
Deliver meds without crashes in a provided car. $30k+ per 10+ minute run, but long hauls and delays make it inefficient and boring. Skip unless RP calls.
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