Gig Economy

Personal Shopper Gig Guide

Shop for clients, selecting clothing, groceries, or other items based on their preferences.

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Overview

Shop for clients, selecting clothing, groceries, or other items based on their preferences.

Median Salary
$18,000
Weekly Hours
25
Education
None
Job Growth
6%

Key Metrics

Stress4/10
Work-Life Balance8/10
Job Security4/10
Remote Friendly1/10
Physical Demand5/10
Automation Risk5/10

Pros

  • +Flexible
  • +Variety
  • +Tips
  • +Social

Cons

  • -Physical demands
  • -Picky clients
  • -Inconsistent
  • -Lower pay

Savings Calculator

Percentage saved10%
0%25%50%
Yearly Savings
$1,800
Monthly Savings
$150

Career & Education Resources

C

Coursera

Find Personal Shopper specializations

U

Udemy

Hands-on Personal Shopper bootcamps

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LinkedIn Learning

Professional Personal Shopper paths

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Indeed

Browse live Personal Shopper jobs

Career & Education Resources

C

Coursera

Find Personal Shopper specializations

U

Udemy

Hands-on Personal Shopper bootcamps

in

LinkedIn Learning

Professional Personal Shopper paths

I

Indeed

Browse live Personal Shopper jobs

WorkScore™ for Personal Shopper

4.8
Overall
1.5
Salary
5.0
Low Stress
8.0
WLB

Growth Outlook

6%

AI Automation Risk

Medium

Compare with Other Careers

Personal Shopper Salaries by City

All cities with adjusted Personal Shopper salaries:

San Francisco, CA
Cost of living: 202
$24,300
+35% vs national
New York, NY
Cost of living: 187
$22,500
+25% vs national
Seattle, WA
Cost of living: 172
$22,500
+25% vs national
Boston, MA
Cost of living: 178
$22,500
+25% vs national
Los Angeles, CA
Cost of living: 173
$21,600
+20% vs national
Chicago, IL
Cost of living: 121
$18,900
+5% vs national
Austin, TX
Cost of living: 110
$18,900
+5% vs national
Denver, CO
Cost of living: 121
$18,900
+5% vs national
Miami, FL
Cost of living: 132
$18,900
+5% vs national
Portland, OR
Cost of living: 131
$18,900
+5% vs national
Dallas, TX
Cost of living: 102
$18,360
+2% vs national
Houston, TX
Cost of living: 96
$17,640
2% vs national
Atlanta, GA
Cost of living: 103
$17,640
2% vs national
Phoenix, AZ
Cost of living: 101
$17,100
5% vs national
Nashville, TN
Cost of living: 101
$17,100
5% vs national

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make money?

Hourly or per shop through platforms like Thumbtack.

Can I make a living?

Rarely. Most earn side income.

Is personal shopping growing?

Slowly, tied to retail.