DoorDash Delivery Driver

Why Become a Shopper with DoorDash?

Turn your shopping skills into extra income. Whether you’re helping someone stock up on groceries or delivering a last-minute convenience order, as a Shopper you unlock more earnings opportunities with DoorDash. Stay active during off-peak hours and no need to wait around for a restaurant preparing an order, becoming a Shopper with DoorDash puts you in control of your time and earnings. 

Either as a side hustle or a full-time gig, being a Shopper with DoorDash gives you the opportunity to earn extra cash on your terms.

• Multiple ways to earn: Deliver more than just restaurant orders. Become a Shopper and deliver grocery, convenience, retail, alcohol and more—DoorDash offers diverse earning opportunities so you can maximize your time.
• Control your time: Make cash during off-peak hours so you don’t have to schedule your day around the lunch or dinner time rush; don’t wait around for an order when you do the shopping.
• Know how much you'll make: Clear and concise pay model lets you know the minimum amount you will make before accepting any offer.
• Earn more: Get more cash per delivery on average compared to a restaurant delivery when you do the shopping.*
• Quick and easy start: Sign up in minutes and get on the road fast.**

Basic Requirements

• 18+ years old*** (21+ to deliver alcohol)
• Any car, scooter, or bicycle (in select cities)
• Driver's license number
• Social security number (only in the US)
• Consistent access to a smartphone

How to Become a Shopper

• Click “Apply Now” and complete the sign up process
• Download theDoorDash Dasher app
• Activate your Red Card in the Dasher app****

*Compared to a restaurant delivery order, based on average Dasher payouts nationwide while on a delivery. Actual earnings may differ and depend on factors like number of deliveries completed, time of day, location, and expenses.

**Subject to eligibility.

***Must be 19+ in Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia

****The Red Card is a prepaid card used by Dashers to pay for items on Dasher Shop & Deliver offers. The card will automatically be funded prior to check out. Red Cards are not linked to Dasher bank accounts or related to earnings.This card is issued by Peoples Trust Company under license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

Additional information

Dashing with DoorDash is a great earnings opportunity for anyone looking for part-time, seasonal, flexible, weekend, after-school, temporary, steady delivery gig. Deliver with DoorDash and earn extra cash while being your own boss. Dash when it works for you. Sign up today

Dash with confidence

Peace of mind while dashing is essential. That includes knowing that you can easily get help when you need it. And while we hope every delivery goes smoothly, we’ve got your back if things don’t go as planned. That’s why we built our safety toolkit to make getting on the road even safer for Dashers.

How do tips work? Do Dashers receive their full tip?

Every cent that a customer tips on a delivery goes to the Dasher who delivered the order. See everything we’ve done to increase Dasher pay.

Do Dashers get bonuses for delivering with DoorDash?

As a driver delivering with DoorDash, you'll often see Promotions in your Dasher app, which are extra ways to earn more. You can find Dasher Promotions by tapping ‘Promos’ in the Dasher app.

How is my DoorDash pay calculated?

Dasher pay is made up of three parts: base pay, customer tips, and Promotions. Promotions give you extra money for certain offers at certain times.