How long do you have to wait to apply for DoorDash?

Waiting on the background check is the longest part of the process. DoorDash says it takes 5-7 days, but many DoorDash drivers say it takes 5-10. This depends on the demand for drivers and how many people are going through the background check process at a time.



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There are a few things that would automatically fail you during a DoorDash background check, including a sexual offense, a DUI, three or more moving violations, driving without a license, violent felony convictions, and drug or alcohol related offenses.

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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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Gridwise found enough overperforming drivers for DoorDash and Uber Eats services to push the average earnings much higher. 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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