Should I count shopping time as paid?

Yes — Shipt pays for shopping + delivery as a single order. Count both as paid hours.

How do I compare Shipt to Instacart?

Use our Instacart vs Shipt comparison page — side-by-side true hourly using realistic defaults.

What about membership benefits I get from Shipt?

Those aren't taxable income — but they don't show up in cash either. The calculator focuses on real cash + taxable tips.

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Shipt Shopper Profit Calculator

Shipt order pay plus tips can look strong — but shopping + driving time, gas, and taxes typically remove 25–40%. See your real hourly take-home.

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These are estimates only. Platform fees, tax rates, mileage deductions and expenses vary significantly by location, time and your specific situation.

For the most accurate picture, update every number from your actual earnings statements. This tool is for educational purposes and is not official tax or financial advice — consult a tax professional when needed.

1Select your platforms

2Your numbers

ShiptOrder pay + tips, no service fee deducted

Hours

Gross $

Expenses $

Gas only (mileage below)

Miles driven

Standard rate: $0.70/mi — ✏️ edit miles from your odometer or app summary

Deduction

$0.00

3Tax location

Self-employment 15.3% + ~14% effective federal/state

✏️ Edit to match your real numbers — your actual effective rate depends on total income, deductions and filing status.

4Unpaid time (prep, commute)

hrs

Hours worked that platforms don't pay for

5"What if" — add hours

+0 hrs

Your real take-home

$245.00

After fees, expenses & est. taxes

Your true hourly rate is an estimate. Small changes to fees or expenses can meaningfully impact the result — edit each field to match your real numbers.

True hourly

$11.14/hr

App says $22.00/hr

Profit margin

55.7%

Healthy

Gross earnings: $440.00
Platform fees: −$0.00
Expenses: −$90.00
Est. tax reserve: −$105.00
Net after tax: $245.00

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Your shift, in your dashboard

Net take-home: $245.00
True $/hr: $11.14
Hours tracked: 22.0

Without an account, this disappears the moment you close the tab.

Estimates only. Platform fees, tax rates and expenses vary by location and situation. Edit any field to match your real numbers. For tax decisions, consult a tax professional.

What we factor in

Smart defaults: ~$22/hr gross, ~$4.50/hr fuel + wear
Include shopping time as paid hours, idle time as unpaid
Standard mileage deduction baked in
Tax reserve by state, province, or country

Frequently asked

Should I count shopping time as paid?: Yes — Shipt pays for shopping + delivery as a single order. Count both as paid hours.
How do I compare Shipt to Instacart?: Use our Instacart vs Shipt comparison page — side-by-side true hourly using realistic defaults.
What about membership benefits I get from Shipt?: Those aren't taxable income — but they don't show up in cash either. The calculator focuses on real cash + taxable tips.

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