Delivery apps
Grubhub
Restaurant delivery · Most US metro areas
Typical pay
$14–24/hr
Gross. Scheduled blocks can get priority offers.
- Worker
- Contractor (1099)
- Vehicle
- Own car, scooter or bike
- License
- Regular driver's license
- Min. age
- 19+
- Schedule
- Flexible / on-demand
- Home time
- Home every night
- Benefits
- None
- Paid
- Weekly; instant cash-out
- Tips
- Yes, 100% of tips
- You cover
- Gas, car costs, phone
- Upfront
- $0
Requirements to drive for Grubhub
- Age 19+
- License and insurance
- Background check
- Smartphone
Experience needed
None
Pros
- Scheduled blocks mean steadier offers
- Strong on college campuses
Cons
- Fewer orders than DoorDash in many areas
Who it suits best
College towns and big-city drivers who like scheduled blocks
App pay isn't take-home pay. As a contractor you cover gas, car costs and self-employment tax. Estimate what you'd keep with our earnings calculator.
Figures are typical reported ranges in U.S. dollars, reviewed September 2026. Pay and requirements change often and vary by location. Confirm with Grubhub before applying. The Apply button may be an affiliate link.
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