How is DoorDash compensation for high gas prices?

DoorDash announced an extension of its Gas Rewards program through August on Friday. The program was first implemented in mid-March to help drivers offset high fuel prices and offers drivers 10% cash back on gas through the company's DasherDirect prepaid business Visa card.



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Fun fact: Taking the mileage deduction often means you can deduct more from your business income than you would if you had deducted all of your actual car expenses. This means you save more in taxes, and you don't have to keep track of gas and maintenance receipts along with your mileage log.

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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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When you use the standard mileage deduction, you also don't have to keep track of gas and maintenance receipts in addition to your mileage log. With either deduction approach, you do need to keep an accurate record of the mileage you drive for work.

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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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Empowering Dashers With Advanced Telematics The app uses key data about speed, distance traveled and braking, in order to provide Dashers with helpful and real-time insights about their driving.

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