Do Dashers make more than just tips?

Generally, Dashers get paid a guaranteed base rate from $2 to $10 (or more) for every order. Factors such as distance and the estimated time required determine the exact amount. On top of the base rate, Dashers can earn extra from tips and promotions, like “peak pay” during busy times. Drivers keep 100% of tips.



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The average income for most DoorDash drivers ranges between $15 and $25 per hour. You may also earn more than this if you get plenty of additional income from tips for your orders.

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To accomplish this, it helps to be a top-performing driver. According to Gridwise numbers, the average salary for a DoorDash driver in the 90th percentile (meaning the top 10% of earners) is $20 an hour. So to make $1,000 a week on a DoorDash driver salary, you need to work 50 hours a week.

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How much can you realistically make with DoorDash in a week? DoorDash reports that average drivers make $25 an hour. This means if you work 40 hours a week, which is considered full-time, you would earn $1,000 before tax.

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Average hourly earnings reached $24.50 for DoorDash, and $25.60 an hour for Uber Eats. These earnings are comparable to what rideshare drivers make and in some instances, even better.

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Dashers say if you're getting a base pay of at least $2 per mile for a delivery gig, you're earning a good wage. So let's say a potential delivery pops up in your DoorDash app. If the drive is four miles and the base pay is $8, it's worth accepting the drive. But if the base pay was only $6, it'd be better to pass.

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