7 of the Best-Paying Delivery Jobs You Can Do Part-Time

Looking for a high-paying delivery driver job to support your studies or build a professional driving career? There are numerous lucrative delivery opportunities available today. Both national and international companies are constantly seeking reliable delivery drivers, whether for food delivery or package shipping. By exploring some of the top-paying delivery driver salaries, you can begin applying for positions with companies that prioritize employee well-being and offer competitive compensation.

In this article, we'll highlight seven of the highest-paying part-time delivery jobs, including company information and expected earnings for each role.

7. Grubhub

Grubhub is a food delivery service based in the United States that provides takeout delivery services from local and chain restaurants to those who order using the app. Grubhub couriers should be at least 19 years old. You'll need a car or bike to make efficient deliveries and those who plan to use a car will need to have a valid driver's license and car insurance.

Delivery drivers have a flexible schedule that allows them to choose their hours and whether they want to work full or part-time. Also, drivers get tips to help maximize their wages in addition to their hourly pay. Grubhub drivers report an hourly rate of $12-13 per hour after accounting for gas costs and taxes.

6. Shipt

Shipt is a grocery delivery company run by Target that also caters to drugstore chains and other stores in the Shipt delivery area. To become a Shipt delivery driver, you should be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver's license, a car for transportation and auto insurance. You'll also need an up-to-date smartphone (iPhone IOS 10 or Android 5.1 at least).

As a Shipt driver, you receive several benefits that include weekly paychecks, flexible scheduling and free Shipt membership. Shipt claims that shoppers make roughly $22/hour, but shoppers report that they earn closer to an average of $12-$20/hour.

5. Uber Eats

As a part of Uber, Uber Eats delivers takeout food to customers across the United States and in many international locations. Delivery drivers should be at least the minimum driving age within their area, have a valid driver's license, and auto insurance. You should also have at least one year of driving experience before starting to work for Uber Eats.

If you plan to make deliveries via scooter, you need to be at least 19 years old, and for bikers, you need to be at least 18 years old. Uber Eats deliverers receive a few benefits including instant pay, flexible work schedules, and financial aid in certain areas. On average, Uber Eats driver’s hourly pay is around $20-$25 per hour.

4. Postmates

Postmates is another company based in the U.S. that provides delivery services to customers in almost 3,000 cities nationwide. They specialize in same-day delivery of takeout food, groceries and other products that customers need delivered.

Delivery drivers should be at least 18 years old, hold a valid driver's license if using a car, scooter or motorcycle and have auto insurance. On top of base pay and tips, delivery drivers get a few perks. Every driver who makes at least 10 deliveries a month gets discounts for the following month on shops and brands via the PerkSpot Program. Postmates drivers are earning at minimum $20-27 per hour, depending on when and where you choose to deliver. Factor in customer tips, and you can get paid even more. You can also cash out instantly, every day you drive.

3. Instacart

Instacart is a U.S.-based company that also serves customers in Canada. It specializes in grocery pickup and delivery, catering to individuals who lack the time to shop in person or face challenges such as disabilities or illness. In addition to groceries, Instacart delivers from certain drugstores and local chains to meet customers' needs for a variety of products.

To become an Instacart delivery driver, you must be at least 18 years old, own a car for transportation, have a valid driver's license, and use a smartphone (iPhone 5 or later, or Android 4.4 or newer). As a driver, you can enjoy a flexible schedule and earn extra income, including tips from customers during your shifts. Instacart shoppers typically earn $15–$25 per hour, with tips often ranging from 5–20% or more of the order value. Drivers keep 100% of their tips, and the most efficient shoppers can earn up to $45 per hour.

2. Amazon Flex

Amazon is a leading global provider of products, services, and advanced technological solutions, with facilities and distribution centers spanning the globe. You can join Amazon as a full-time delivery driver or work part-time through their Amazon Flex program.

To become an Amazon Flex driver, you must be at least 21 years old, hold a valid U.S. driver's license, and own a mid-size or larger vehicle. According to Amazon, drivers earn an average of $18-$25 an hour.

1. DoorDash

DoorDash is a delivery service that connects customers with takeout food across the U.S., Australia, Canada, Japan, and Puerto Rico. To become a DoorDash delivery driver, you must be at least 18 years old. In cities, you can make deliveries using a bike, scooter, or even on foot if you don't have a car. However, if you plan to use a car, a valid driver's license is required.

As a DoorDash delivery driver, you can boost your earnings through tips. Additionally, DoorDash provides discounts on car repairs to help drivers stay on the road without delay. Drivers generally earn an average of $15–$25 per hour.

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While these are some of the best companies offering delivery gigs, they are not the only ones hiring. There are large companies such as FedEx and UPS that require full-time commitments as well as dozens of more locally operating companies that are in need of delivery drivers to manage specific regions of the United States or Europe. Be sure to check out our newest delivery related listings as we're always updating our site with the latest opportunities.

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