DoorDash Driver Shares The Amount She Makes For An Hour Of Work

A DoorDash driver recently provided insights into the earning potential of the job, shedding light on the reality behind the hustle. In today's economic climate, many people are seeking additional sources of income to supplement their primary wages, and becoming a delivery driver presents itself as a popular option.

DoorDash is a prominent delivery service headquartered in San Francisco, operational in multiple countries including the US, Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, and Japan. The company offers drivers a blend of compensation factors, including base pay determined by factors such as time, distance, and order desirability, as well as additional earnings from promotions like peak pay during busier periods and various challenges. Notably, DoorDash drivers retain 100 percent of the tips they receive, a policy that has been subject to considerable discussion.

In a recent TikTok post, a DoorDash driver known as Tiana shared her earnings from a one-hour shift. Tiana begins her shift at 6:30 PM and expresses her intention to document her earnings for transparency.

"Hey it's currently 6:30 I'm gonna DoorDash right now and let's see how much money we make," she says.

"First, order $8.75 picking up from some random restaurant that I don't know."

Tiana realizes she's waiting outside the wrong restaurant and hurries to the correct diner.

After making the delivery, the TikToker revealed that she received a $7 tip from 'rich people' and then moved on to her next order.

"Next one is $9.25 it's from this place called Koi sounds fancy so let's do it," Tiana explains.

"Definitely fancy also this feels like so light like it's probably just like one roll of sushi but you know who orders that? Rich people."

However, Tiana encounters a setback when she realizes her gas tank is running low, prompting her to conclude her hour of work. Despite initially reporting earnings of $21, she factors in the cost of gas, resulting in a net loss of -$4 for the hour.

The TikTok clip sparked discussion among viewers, with some sharing their own experiences as delivery drivers.

"I Door Dash too, and it takes me all day just to make a $100, there's no money in it."

Another added: "As a delivery driver myself one hour with door dash minus gas sounds about right."

"If they are closed or someone took the order, call the company and tell them and they will give you compensation!!! It’s usually $3 but better than nothing," a third wrote.

Meanwhile someone else suggested: "I’ve learned the first hour is just your gas money and I always dash for at least 3 or more hours."

Overall, Tiana's candid portrayal highlights the variability of earnings and the importance of considering expenses when assessing the viability of gig economy work like DoorDash driving.