How Much Do DoorDash Drivers Make?
DoorDash is a food and goods delivery platform where drivers ("Dashers") accept delivery orders through the app and are paid a base pay plus tips per delivery.
Average hourly earnings
$18.93/hr
gross hourly pay including base pay, bonuses, and tips, before vehicle expenses, gas, and taxes.
Source: Gridwise gig mobility data, 2023 Q1 - 2024 Q2.
How DoorDash compares
DoorDash ranks #4 of 5 platforms tracked here by gross hourly earnings. That's $5.75/hour below the highest (Uber Eats at $24.68/hour), and $6.72/hour above the lowest (Instacart). Among delivery platforms specifically, the category averages $18.61/hour.
| Platform | Category | Gross $/hr |
|---|---|---|
| Uber Eats | delivery | $24.68 |
| Uber (Rideshare) | rideshare | $21.18 |
| Lyft | rideshare | $19.48 |
| DoorDash | delivery | $18.93 |
| Instacart | delivery | $12.21 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do DoorDash drivers actually make per hour?
$18.93/hour, gross hourly pay including base pay, bonuses, and tips, before vehicle expenses, gas, and taxes. Source: Gridwise gig mobility data, 2023 Q1 - 2024 Q2.
Does that include gas, vehicle wear, and taxes?
No -- this is gross pay before expenses. Drivers are independent contractors, responsible for their own gas, vehicle maintenance, insurance, and self-employment tax. Real take-home pay after those costs runs meaningfully lower than the gross hourly figure.
What would that be part-time or full-time?
At 20 hours/week (a common part-time gig schedule), that's roughly $19,687/year gross. At 40 hours/week, it's roughly $39,374/year gross -- scale for your actual hours. Gig hourly pay also varies a lot by time of day, city, and how many orders or rides are available when you're online.
Why do different reports show different numbers for the same platform?
Gig earnings estimates vary by methodology -- gross vs. after-expenses, whether tips are included, the time period measured, and which drivers/cities are in the sample. Always check what basis a number is reported on before comparing two platforms.
How does DoorDash compare to the other platforms tracked here?
DoorDash ranks #4 of 5 platforms tracked here by hourly earnings, $5.75/hour below the highest (Uber Eats at $24.68/hour). Within delivery specifically, the category averages $18.61/hour, so DoorDash runs above that average.
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