Yes, Snagajob is a legit job board for hourly work, running since 1999 and now owned by JobGet. It's free for job seekers, but it doesn't hire you or pay you: the employer who posts the job does. The catch is that fake employers sometimes post or message people there, so never pay or cash a cheque to get a job.
If you're hunting for shift work in a shop, restaurant or warehouse, Snagajob is probably one of the first sites you'll land on. The question I hear most is whether it's a real way to find work or just a data-harvesting site. I've gone through Snagajob's own FAQ and About page, its new owner's announcement and local news reporting, so you can use it with your eyes open.
What Snagajob is, and what it isn't
Let's clear up the biggest misunderstanding first. Snagajob is a job board. It lists vacancies from employers and lets you apply to them. It isn't an agency that employs you, and it isn't a gig app that sends you shifts and pays you per job.
Snagajob's own FAQ puts it plainly: it isn't involved in employers' hiring decisions. So if you get hired through it, your contract, pay rate, payslips and tax paperwork all come from that employer, not from Snagajob. Keep that in mind when you read complaints online, because many of them are about a particular employer rather than the site.
Who owns Snagajob now
Snagajob's About page says it was founded in 1999 to champion hourly workers and the employers who hire them. It lists 3.6M+ monthly active job seekers and 14K+ customers, which is the word it uses for the businesses that post jobs.
In late 2024, JobGet, a Boston-based hiring app, announced it had bought Snagajob. According to JobGet's announcement, Snagajob carries on as a standalone business within JobGet, so employers can keep using it as before. A long-running site with a named owner, a public history and a US support team is a very different thing from an anonymous jobs page that popped up last week.
How applying through Snagajob works
The process is straightforward and, according to the FAQ, costs job seekers nothing:
- Create a free profile.
- Search for jobs by keyword and address.
- Click Apply Now on a job you like and answer any extra questions the employer adds.
- Click Submit Application. Some employers send you to their own website to finish.
- If you don't hear back within 7-10 business days, Snagajob suggests contacting the employer directly.
One quirk catches people out. Snagajob won't give you an employer's phone number or email, because employers have asked it not to. The FAQ suggests looking them up yourself through a local directory, the company's website or a quick search. That's a sensible habit anyway, because it also helps you check the business is real.
Is Snagajob a good way to earn?
It can be, as long as you see it for what it is. A job board gives you access to openings. It doesn't decide how much you're paid, how many hours you get, or whether you're an employee or a contractor. Those details sit in the job listing and, more importantly, in what the employer confirms when they offer you the role.
- Read the listing for the pay rate, hours and location, then confirm them in writing before you start.
- Ask the employer whether you'll be on payroll or working as a contractor, because that changes how tax works for you.
- If you're juggling hourly work with your own projects, my guide to freelance jobs you can do around other work might give you some extra options.
The fake employer problem on Snagajob
Here's the honest catch. Any big job board attracts scammers, and Snagajob is no exception. NBC12 in Richmond, Virginia reported the case of a job seeker who was contacted by someone claiming to be an employer. They said they'd seen her resume on Snagajob, ran a long online interview, then planned to send her a cheque for office supplies for a work-from-home role.
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That's the classic fake cheque scam: you deposit the cheque, send some of the money back or to a supplier, and the cheque bounces days later, leaving you out of pocket. In that report, Snagajob apologised, took the fake post down and said it monitors the site for suspicious activity and emails affected job seekers with tips.
How to spot a fake job on Snagajob
- You're asked to pay. Real employers don't charge you for training, uniforms, starter kits or background checks before hiring.
- There's a cheque involved. Never deposit a cheque from a new employer and send money on anywhere.
- The interview happens only by chat. A hiring process run entirely over a messaging app, with no phone or video call, is a red flag.
- You get an offer for a job you didn't apply for. Unexpected texts offering easy, well-paid remote work are a common hook.
- They want bank details or ID too early. You'll give these once you've been hired and have checked the business, not before.
If something feels off, use the report option the Snagajob FAQ points to for inappropriate content or safety concerns. Its support team is available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM EST. And if you've already sent money, contact your bank straight away.
Snagajob in one table
| What I checked | What Snagajob and its owner say |
|---|---|
| Type of site | A job board for hourly work |
| Running since | 1999, according to Snagajob |
| Owner | JobGet, with Snagajob run as a standalone business |
| Cost to job seekers | Free |
| Who hires and pays you | The employer, not Snagajob |
| Employer contact details | Not shared by Snagajob |
| Support hours | Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM EST |
My take on Snagajob
In short, it's legit: a long-established, free job board with a named owner, and a reasonable place to look for hourly work in the US. Just remember its job ends when you click Submit: everything about pay and conditions comes from the employer, so check them out before you accept. Be wary of anyone who asks you for money, and you'll avoid the scams that give job boards a bad name. If you're still working out what kind of extra work suits you, my guide on where to start with a side hustle is a good next read.
Frequently asked questions
Is Snagajob legit or a scam?
Yes, it's a legit job board. Snagajob says it was founded in 1999, it's owned by JobGet, and its FAQ says it's free for job seekers.
Does Snagajob pay you?
No. Snagajob lists jobs and passes on your application. The employer who hires you sets and pays your wages, and Snagajob isn't involved in the hiring decision.
Does Snagajob cost anything for job seekers?
No. Snagajob's FAQ says it's free for job seekers.
Why can't I find the employer's phone number on Snagajob?
Snagajob says employers have asked it not to share their contact details. You can look them up through a local directory, their website or a search.
What should I do if a Snagajob employer sends me a cheque?
Don't deposit it and send money on. Fake cheque scams are a known trick. Stop contact, report the listing to Snagajob and speak to your bank if you've already acted.
