Is it better to dash at night?

Peak times tend to align with meal times, so lunch (11:00 AM to 2:00 PM) and dinner (4:30 PM to 8:00 PM) are often the busiest times to dash -- which should mean more money! To snag a spot during the lunch or dinner rush, you can schedule a dash up to 5 days in advance.



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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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Earnings. As is the case with most side hustles, how much DoorDash drivers make depends on how much they hustle. As a service provider and subcontractor, you'll make your own schedule and work only when you're available. Most DoorDash drivers' average earnings are between $15 and $25 per hour.

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Dasher pay is made up of three parts: base pay, customer tips, and Promotions. Promotions give you extra money for certain deliveries at certain times. How do I find Promotions? As a driver delivering with DoorDash, you'll often see Promotions in your Dasher app, which are extra ways to earn more.

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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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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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No, DoorDash does not pay for gas. Dashers are responsible for all of their vehicle and fuel costs because they are independent contractors.

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Key Takeaway. You can expect to make around $15 to $25 per hour with DoorDash. According to Indeed, the average salary for a DoorDash delivery driver in the U.S. is $16 per hour, but you can maximize your earnings by driving during busy hours, sticking to high-traffic areas and taking advantage of promotions.

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The combination of Uber Eats' base pay and tips comes in 25% to 33% lower than DoorDash. However, if DoorDash drivers are making more deliveries per hour than Grubhub and Uber Eats drivers, one might think they would receive more tips.

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