Inflation is relentless, so many people are turning to side gigs to either help make ends meet or earn some extra spending money. Door Dash happens to be one of these gigs. However, since the company has been in the news recently for some unsavory things, it’s time to explore if it’s worth it for you pick up Door Dashing as a side gig this year if you ever find yourself in a financial pinch.
Can You Make Decent Money By Door Dashing?
Well, I suppose it depends on what you call decent money. Most people who do Door Dash earn about $15 to $30 an hour, of course, this is before the tax man comes and takes a cut. Note that while this is an average, actual earnings may vary significantly, depending on where you work, the time you work, the days you work, and how many jobs you can get done in a day or night.
If you do Door Dash, you’ll get a small amount per job. Keep in mind that you’ll have to pay for your own transportation and fuel costs. Most people who Door Dash make the bulk of their earnings on promotions and tips, which can be quite hefty, depending on your location and type of jobs. You can earn up to $5 per job in promotions during peak delivery times.
The good news is that, while taxed, you do get to keep every penny of the money you get in tips from customers. Interestingly enough, some veteran drivers make up to 60% of their earnings in tips.
Obviously, you’ll earn more if you do Door Dash in Dallas or some other major and busy metro than in a small town or suburb. You’ll also earn more if most of your deliveries are during lunch and dinner time, because that’s when most people place their orders for food.
You’ll also earn more during bad weather since people don’t like to go out to eat and many young people have no idea how to cook food. So, they tend to order food in when it’s raining, hailing, or snowing outside.
The thing is that fewer people use Door Dash now, mainly because of their exorbitant extra fees. So now, it may be practical to choose another side gig.
