PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
How much do you make driving for DoorDash?
I was thinking about quitting my job at a local restaurant to go work for DoorDash since I’ll get to make my own schedule. I average about $9 per hour after tips at the restaurant. How much will I average at DoorDash?
Sarah Gray · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s great that you’re thinking about making a job change and considering all the factors involved. DoorDash reports that its drivers make an average of about $23 per hour, but other reports suggest that calculation may be a bit generous. Glass Door puts the Dasher average at $11 per hour while Indeed places the hourly rate somewhere between $13 and $18—but even these more modest figures are well above the US Federal Minimum Wage.
How much you make driving for DoorDash depends as much on how much you’re willing to work as it does on when you’re willing to work. That’s because DoorDash breaks down their pay like this:
- Base Pay—calculated based on the time of day, the distance you’ll drive, and the desirability of the pickup and delivery location.
- Promotions—Dashers earn more during Peak Pay hours (usually around lunch and dinner) and for completing orders as part of an employee challenge (like completing at least 20 orders in 3 days).
- Tips—Dashers keep 100% of these, and they do not affect your base pay.
Keep in mind that if you’re going to be driving for DoorDash, you’ll need to
update your car insurance
so it can keep up with your increased driving demands. The Jerry
app can provide personalized quotes for the coverage you need at affordable rates.No long forms. No calling around. Just savings! The average Jerry user saves $887 a year on car insurance.
View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies