Instacart Shopper Earnings Calculator

This calculator helps Instacart shoppers estimate their take-home income after tips, mileage, and expenses. It includes a suggested tax savings percentage to help you plan smarter.

Step-by-Step Instacart Income Estimator

This tool does not calculate exact taxes but suggests a 30% set-aside estimate based on your input.

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About Instacart

What is Instacart?

Instacart is a grocery delivery platform where shoppers accept orders from customers, shop in-store, and deliver the groceries to their homes.

What does a typical Instacart day look like?

You’ll receive batch requests, shop for the listed items, and then deliver the order to the customer’s address. Some shoppers work as full-service (shop + deliver), while others are in-store only.

How easy is it to start with Instacart?

Very easy. Requirements include a smartphone, background check, and access to a car. You also need to meet the minimum age requirement and be legally eligible to work.

How do Instacart shoppers get paid?

Shoppers earn batch pay based on order complexity and distance, plus 100% of customer tips. Instacart does not take a portion of tips.

Compare Instacart with other platforms like Uber Eats, DoorDash, or Lyft using our menu of gig calculators above.