DoorDash drivers receive the highest tips, with Uber Eats and GrubHub going back and forth in the second and third spots, often divided by pennies. The combination of Uber Eats' base pay and tips comes in 25% to 33% lower than DoorDash.
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The pay rate is very similar between the two, with the main difference being that DoorDash is consistently busier than Uber Eats.
Uber doesn't ban you from doing both. Why would you do it? Because it opens up more possibilities than simply driving for a food app (like DoorDash, Grubhub, or Postmates). That said, you do have to meet some minimum requirements to drive for the Uber driver app, or the Uber Eats app.
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.
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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Grubhub has a much smaller market share compared to DoorDash, and customers can order fewer types of items. Does Grubhub or DoorDash make more money? DoorDash has a higher national average pay than Grubhub, and it's not uncommon for DoorDash drivers to make $100/day.
Uber Eats does not pay for gas. It's an expense you have to pay yourself if you're working as an Uber Eats driver. Whenever you're working, you need to think like a business and make sure that you're making enough money to cover your vehicle and gas costs.
In general, I think this job is worth it for many people looking to make more money with easy, flexible side jobs. If you enjoy driving, have a reliable car, and want the flexibility to choose your hours, then Uber Eats may be a good fit to make money delivering food.
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.