Gig Economy

Mystery Shopper Gig Guide

Visit stores and restaurants to evaluate customer service and report findings.

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Overview

Visit stores and restaurants to evaluate customer service and report findings.

Median Salary
$10,000
Weekly Hours
15
Education
None
Job Growth
2%

Key Metrics

Stress4/10
Work-Life Balance8/10
Job Security4/10
Remote Friendly2/10
Physical Demand3/10
Automation Risk6/10

Pros

  • +Free products
  • +Flexible
  • +Variety
  • +Easy entry

Cons

  • -Low pay
  • -Inconsistent
  • -Travel needed
  • -Reimbursement delays

Savings Calculator

Percentage saved10%
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Yearly Savings
$1,000
Monthly Savings
$83

Career & Education Resources

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Career & Education Resources

C

Coursera

Find Mystery Shopper specializations

U

Udemy

Hands-on Mystery Shopper bootcamps

in

LinkedIn Learning

Professional Mystery Shopper paths

I

Indeed

Browse live Mystery Shopper jobs

WorkScore™ for Mystery Shopper

4.6
Overall
0.8
Salary
5.0
Low Stress
8.0
WLB

Growth Outlook

2%

AI Automation Risk

Medium

Compare with Other Careers

Mystery Shopper Salaries by City

All cities with adjusted Mystery Shopper salaries:

San Francisco, CA
Cost of living: 202
$13,500
+35% vs national
New York, NY
Cost of living: 187
$12,500
+25% vs national
Seattle, WA
Cost of living: 172
$12,500
+25% vs national
Boston, MA
Cost of living: 178
$12,500
+25% vs national
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of living: 173
$12,000
+20% vs national
Chicago, IL
Cost of living: 121
$10,500
+5% vs national
Austin, TX
Cost of living: 110
$10,500
+5% vs national
Denver, CO
Cost of living: 121
$10,500
+5% vs national
Miami, FL
Cost of living: 132
$10,500
+5% vs national
Portland, OR
Cost of living: 131
$10,500
+5% vs national
Dallas, TX
Cost of living: 102
$10,200
+2% vs national
Houston, TX
Cost of living: 96
$9,800
2% vs national
Atlanta, GA
Cost of living: 103
$9,800
2% vs national
Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living: 101
$9,500
5% vs national
Nashville, TN
Cost of living: 101
$9,500
5% vs national

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make money?

Per assignment on platforms like Market Force.

Can I make a living?

No. This is strictly side income.

Is mystery shopping growing?

Slowly, tied to retail.