DoorDash

What the work is like

Dashers choose a delivery zone and accept individual offers during an available dash. One job may be a quick restaurant pickup, while another may involve shopping or carrying several orders. Before you accept, compare the payout with the distance and the likely wait at pickup.

How catering offers work

DoorDash’s U.S. Large Order Fulfillment guide says catering onboarding is by invitation, based on market need. Dashers must qualify as Platinum and confirm they have an insulated bag that meets the stated specifications. Check the invitation for current requirements. The earnings figure below covers general DoorDash deliveries.

DoorDash catering access and bag requirements ↗

Package delivery with DashLink

DashLink is DoorDash’s parcel service. Dashers handling a parcel route pick up packages at a facility and deliver them to their destinations. Check your local Dasher offers for access. The catering invitation and catering-bag rules above apply to catering orders.

DoorDash’s DashLink parcel overview ↗

Earnings

Gridwise reported $12.58 in gross hourly earnings for DoorDash workers in its Q3 2026 data. This is a benchmark from tracked workers before expenses. Your own result depends on the offers, tips, miles, and waiting time in your zone.

Gridwise Q3 2026 delivery earnings ↗

Availability by state

All 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico

DoorDash lists service across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Enter your ZIP code to check local activation. Minimum age and available vehicle types vary by state and city.

DoorDash coverage ↗

State-specific Dasher requirements ↗