From grocery bills to rent and internet, the cost of living is not cheap, and it's even harder to get by on minimum wage.
Luckily, you don't need a ton of experience for these high paying Ontario jobs.
Since job hunting can be time-consuming, here are a few positions that offer salaries of $25 an hour or more.
Many of the jobs ask for just a high school education, so you can apply even if you don't have a degree.
Get your resume ready to go and apply to some of these positions!
Editor's Choice: 7 Ontario Jobs You Can Apply For Right Now That Pay $100K Or Higher
Marketing Co-ordinator
Salary: $30.29/hour
Company: Dolphin Dental
City: East York, ON
Why You Should Apply: If communicating with media, being a spokesperson for an organization and preparing presentations sounds up your alley, then this job might be for you. You'll need a college education but no other experience is required.
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Assistant Manager
Salary: $30 - $35/hour
Company: KeyNotes Music
City: Toronto, ON
Why You Should Apply: You can become a manager with just a BS degree at this company. No experience is required, and tasks include preparing reports and locating vendors.
Artist
Salary: $25/hour
Company: Verno International Art Studio
City: Toronto, ON
Why You Should Apply: Is painting one of your passions? You could get paid to live out your artist dreams with no education or experience required.
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Chef
Salary: $60,000/year
Company: Senator Hotel & Conference Center
City: Timmins, ON
Why You Should Apply: If you have some talent in the kitchen, then this job is for you. With no education or experience required, you'll get paid to cook international, Canadian, and South Indian cuisine. Staff accommodations are also provided.
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Painter
Salary: $25/hour
Company: GTA Countertop & Renovation LTD
City: Brampton, ON
Why You Should Apply: You can spend the day mixing paint and prepping surfaces if you have a high school education. No other experience is needed.
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Sales Consultant
Salary: $40,000 - $70,000/year
Company: Friendly Fires
City: Kingston, ON
Why You Should Apply: Work in a sales environment specializing in fireplaces and chimneys with no experience required. You'll greet customers, operate the cash register, and more.
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Tattoo Artist
Salary: $25/per hour
Company: Ink and Water Tattoo
City: Toronto, ON
Why You Should Apply: Let your creativity shine with this tattoo artist position, which requires only a high school education. Of course, you'll have to have an artistic background and some creative skills as well.*
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* Editor's Note: This article has been updated.