What is it like to work for Shipt vs. Instacart?

Shipt and Instacart share many similarities, but there are differences when it comes to working as a driver for each of them. Here is a closer look at working for each company.

• Shipt shoppers employee status

One of the major differences between working for Shipt and Instacart is that Shipt drivers are considered employees. As employees, Shipt shoppers are eligible for employee benefits. These benefits can vary, but most delivery services like Shipt do not offer their delivery drivers benefits because they work as independent contractors.

As employees, Shipt shoppers file their taxes with a W-2, unlike most gig workers

• Shipt shoppers pay

Shipt shoppers normally make in the range of $15 to $25 per hour, with some shoppers reporting earnings in the range of $20 to $30 per hour. Because Shipt shoppers are considered employees, they have hourly pay rates. These pay rates can vary though, depending on the market and current demand for their services.

• Instacart shoppers independent contractor status

Instacart, like most app delivery services that employ gig workers, considers its shoppers independent contractors. This means that they do not receive employee benefits like Shipt shoppers do. It also means they file their taxes differently than Shipt workers. Instacart shoppers file taxes by using a 1099 form.

• Instacart shoppers pay

Most Instacart shoppers can expect to earn anywhere from $200 to $1000 per week.

The factors that determine this include:

• How many orders they complete

• The size of orders

• The demand for the service at any given time

• Peak delivery hours

• Other factors

Instacart shoppers that complete more orders tend to earn more money. Instacart guarantees that shoppers will earn at least $5 for each delivery, and $7 to $10 for each full-service delivery, this includes shopping and delivery. Instacart also encourages its customers to tip shoppers. 100% of the tip goes to the shoppers when a tip is earned.

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