How much do Shipt Shoppers make? This is a popular question!
As an independent contractor, you get access to exclusive discounts on your own grocery delivery orders, insurance assistance, auto perks, and more!
If you ever wanted to know, “how much do Shipt shoppers make?” and “how much do Shipt shoppers make before tips?“, I’ll fill you in on my experience.
It can be challenging to answer this question because every shopper is different.
The amount of money you make with Shipt largely relies on:
– Number of orders available in your area
– How much each individual order pays(also taking tips into consideration)
– How many orders you complete each week
– Your overall shopper rating
It wasn’t until I earned my first $1,000 week that I began to genuinely enjoy the job.
I had never experienced the luxury of getting paid for how much I think my time is worth.
The $1k week was definitely one of my 2020 Shipt shopper milestones.
The most rewarding part about being a Shipt shopper is that I can choose the kind of orders I want to fulfill, which helps me predict my total daily earnings better.
For example, I live in Michigan where Meijer happens to be a popular place for Shipt orders.
Shipt gives me the option to deliver curb-side orders along with standard home delivery, so I don’t always have to drive to deliver groceries to customers(great for saving gas money and car labor).
It’s also convenient that Shipt has the “Instant pay” feature that lets me deposit my earnings throughout the week.
How Much Do Shipt SHoppers Make?
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Let's Talk Tips
One awesome perk about Shipt shopping is that you can pocket tips.
This is especially rewarding because when you get paid to do something that you’d normally do at your own expense(grocery shopping), your whole perspective of money shifts.
Many Shipt customers wonder, “do shoppers know how much you tip?“, and the answer is 100% yes!
Usually, customers have the option to add tips after their order has been completed, but I’ve had customers tell me that they’ve tipped for orders prior to completion as well.
Every now and then I’ll have customers tip me cash in person and it’s always appreciated!
The highest tip that I’ve received from a customer is $100 and I’ve had several customers tip this amount.
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What If A Customer Cancels?
Cancelation can occur for various reasons.
Sometimes customers choose to have their orders canceled after too many out-of-stock items, or I’ll have the occasional system error that makes paying for the order I just finished impossible.
Having a canceled order is never fun, but Shipt still pays me for my effort!
If I’m shopping an order and a customer decides to cancel mid-shop, Shipt will typically pay me for the order in tips(typically $5, but they consider the order difficulty).
What About Taxes?
Just like everyone else, Shipt shoppers have to file their taxes.
Because Shipt shoppers are considered independent contractors, they have to file 1099 tax forms to the IRS.
Shipt Vs Instacart Pay
You may be wondering if Shipt pays more than Instacart.
I have experience with both companies and I can tell you firsthand that Instacart has a higher paying average…at least in my area.
It’s also complicated to compare the two companies because they have their equal pros and cons.
For instance, Instacart offers more batched orders while Shipt allows you to accept multiple at once.
If you’re considering whether to apply for Shipt or Instacart, I recommend trying both and seeing which user interface you enjoy working with the most.
I’ve noticed that Instacart’s customers tend to be more silent than Shipt’s, which is an adjustment!
Should You Become A Shopper?
Being a Shipt Shopper takes experience, calculation, and a good pair of legs to keep you delivering orders strong!
If you’re looking for side income, Shipt is a great source of pay that can keep you fed through times of great distress(like the recent pandemic).
One of the most beautiful things about Shipt is that it exists within the ever-growing industry of delivery service, so if your primary job closes down you can always tap into high-paying orders at your local grocery stores!
So how much do Shipt shoppers make? Let me know in the comments if you deliver and what’s your weekly income!
Delivery isn’t the easiest business at first, but when you get used to the flow, it can become magical.