Instacart Shopper
Shop for groceries at local stores and deliver them to customers as a full-service Instacart Shopper. You handle both the shopping and delivery, earning batch pay plus tips.
Last checked on July 31, 2026. We may earn a commission when you click through.
Higher earning potential on large orders due to generous tips, but the shopping component makes it more time-intensive than pure delivery.
Higher earning potential on large orders due to generous tips, but the shopping component makes it more time-intensive than pure delivery.
About this role
Shop for groceries at local stores and deliver them to customers as a full-service Instacart Shopper. You handle both the shopping and delivery, earning batch pay plus tips.
About the Company
Instacart Shoppers earn $15-$25/hr shopping and delivering groceries. Tips on big orders can be substantial, but the work is more physical than pure delivery.
💡 Honest Take: Instacart can pay more than food delivery because grocery tips tend to be larger. A $200 Costco order might get you a $25+ tip. But you are also spending 30-60 minutes in a store shopping. Cherry-pick high-tip batches and avoid low-pay doubles.
Pros
- ✓ Higher tips on large grocery orders with $20-$50+ tips possible
- ✓ Choose which batches to accept
- ✓ See earnings plus tip estimate before accepting
- ✓ Costco batches pay well
- ✓ No vehicle requirement for in-store shoppers
Cons
- ✗ Shopping plus driving means more time per order
- ✗ Physical work lifting heavy groceries and walking stores
- ✗ Tips can be reduced after delivery
- ✗ Batch availability varies by market
- ✗ Must maintain high ratings for best batches
Best For: Active people who do not mind the shopping component and want bigger tips on large grocery orders.
You'll be redirected to shoppers.instacart.com
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