DoorDash
Food & convenience delivery · Nationwide
Active-time gross, before gas and car costs. Choose Earn by Time or Earn per Offer in most markets.
- Worker
- Contractor (1099)
- Vehicle
- Car, scooter, bike or on foot in some cities
- License
- Regular driver's license
- Min. age
- 18+
- Schedule
- Flexible / on-demand
- Home time
- Home every night
- Benefits
- Occupational accident coverage; state-required benefits in some areas
- Paid
- Weekly; Fast Pay daily; Crimson card instant
- Tips
- Yes, 100% of tips
- You cover
- Gas, insurance, maintenance, phone, insulated bag
- Upfront
- $0
Requirements to drive for DoorDash
- Age 18+
- Any car, scooter or bike (varies by city)
- Driver's license and insurance if driving
- Social Security number
- Background check
- Smartphone
Experience needed
None
Pros
- Easiest approval of any driving job
- Largest delivery platform in the US
- No riders in your car
- 'Dash Now' lets you start almost anytime
Cons
- Low offers are common; you have to be picky
- Parking and restaurant waits
- Pay per mile can be poor in the suburbs
Who it suits best
People who want the lowest barrier to start: any car, no passengers
Figures are typical reported ranges in U.S. dollars, reviewed September 2026. Pay and requirements change often and vary by location. Confirm with DoorDash before applying. The Apply button may be an affiliate link.
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