Gig Economy

Instacart Shopper Gig Guide

Shop for and deliver groceries to customers through the Instacart app.

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Overview

Shop for and deliver groceries to customers through the Instacart app.

Median Salary
$27,000
Weekly Hours
25
Education
None
Job Growth
8%

Key Metrics

Stress6/10
Work-Life Balance8/10
Job Security3/10
Remote Friendly1/10
Physical Demand5/10
Automation Risk6/10

Pros

  • +Flexible
  • +Active work
  • +Tips
  • +Batched orders

Cons

  • -Heavy lifting
  • -Picky customers
  • -Vehicle costs
  • -Time pressure

Savings Calculator

Percentage saved10%
0%25%50%
Yearly Savings
$2,700
Monthly Savings
$225

Career & Education Resources

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Coursera

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Career & Education Resources

C

Coursera

Find Instacart Shopper specializations

U

Udemy

Hands-on Instacart Shopper bootcamps

in

LinkedIn Learning

Professional Instacart Shopper paths

I

Indeed

Browse live Instacart Shopper jobs

WorkScore™ for Instacart Shopper

5.1
Overall
2.3
Salary
5.0
Low Stress
8.0
WLB

Growth Outlook

8%

AI Automation Risk

Medium

Compare with Other Careers

Instacart Shopper Salaries by City

All cities with adjusted Instacart Shopper salaries:

San Francisco, CA
Cost of living: 202
$36,450
+35% vs national
New York, NY
Cost of living: 187
$33,750
+25% vs national
Seattle, WA
Cost of living: 172
$33,750
+25% vs national
Boston, MA
Cost of living: 178
$33,750
+25% vs national
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of living: 173
$32,400
+20% vs national
Chicago, IL
Cost of living: 121
$28,350
+5% vs national
Austin, TX
Cost of living: 110
$28,350
+5% vs national
Denver, CO
Cost of living: 121
$28,350
+5% vs national
Miami, FL
Cost of living: 132
$28,350
+5% vs national
Portland, OR
Cost of living: 131
$28,350
+5% vs national
Dallas, TX
Cost of living: 102
$27,540
+2% vs national
Houston, TX
Cost of living: 96
$26,460
2% vs national
Atlanta, GA
Cost of living: 103
$26,460
2% vs national
Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living: 101
$25,650
5% vs national
Nashville, TN
Cost of living: 101
$25,650
5% vs national

Frequently Asked Questions

How are tips handled?

Customers tip in-app; 100% goes to you.

Is it physically demanding?

Yes, you'll lift groceries and walk stores.

Is Instacart growing?

Yes, tied to grocery delivery.