Last updated Aug. 18, 2025.
Do you enjoy shopping in general and especially for other people? Are you quick and efficient and able to get what you need and get out of the store in a reasonable amount of time? Have you ever thought about what it might be like to be a personal shopper for someone else?
If you answered yes to any of those questions, keep reading our Shipt review below! Shipt is a company that will pay you to grocery shop for others on your own time.
What exactly is Shipt?
Shipt is a company that pays you to shop for groceries and household essentials for their members, many of whom are busy professionals with limited time to do their own shopping.
Through the app, members can shop for thousands of items at a variety of retail stores. Delivery is free if the customer orders over $35. A delivery fee applies to smaller orders.
The company began in 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama. Now operating in cities across the country, Shipt strives to connect personal shoppers to customers needing fast, convenient service.
It's one of my many app-based side gigs available now that you can earn flexible money with!
Which stores have partnered with Shipt?
Shipt partners with many major retailers. Depending on your location, customers can order from stores like:
- Costco
- CVS
- H-E-B
- Kroger
- Publix
- Safeway
- Target
- Meijer
- Winn-Dixie
- Office Depot / OfficeMax
- Petco
- Walgreens
- Sephora
- 7-Eleven
Availability varies by region, but most areas include a mix of grocery, pharmacy, pet supplies, and big-box retailers.
What is the schedule for Shipt shoppers?
Shipt offers flexible hours based on store availability. If the store is open, you can likely take orders. You may work part-time or full-time and set your own schedule, which makes this ideal for earning extra income on the side.
Note: some areas may limit available orders to certain hours, so you likely won’t find overnight shifts even if stores have 24/7 hours.
How much can you earn as a personal shopper at Shipt?
Shipt says experienced shoppers can earn up to $22 per hour. This estimate is based on shoppers who complete 30+ orders and work efficiently.
However, most new shoppers report earning closer to $12 to $20 per hour, depending on market demand, order complexity, speed, and tips. Shoppers keep 100% of customer tips.
Shipt uses a variable “offer pay” system, meaning your earnings for each order are calculated based on factors like drive time, order size, and difficulty.
What are the requirements to shop for Shipt?
In order to shop for Shipt, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a valid driver's license and auto insurance
- Own a reliable vehicle (1997 or newer)
- Have knowledge of the grocery store layout and produce section
- Own insulated cooler bags
- Be able to lift 40+ pounds
- Have a smartphone (iOS 13+ or Android 7+)
What do others say about Shipt?
Glassdoor gives Shipt a rating of 3.8 out of 5. Many shoppers enjoy the flexibility and independence of the work. Indeed gives Shipt a 3.4, and other review sites like College Review rate it 4 out of 5 stars.
Most complaints focus on vehicle wear and tear and high gas usage. Many workers are satisfied overall, especially when using it as a part-time income stream.
How do interested individuals apply to Shipt?
To apply, go to the Shipt website and click the “Apply” button. There is an application and short interview process. Once approved, you’ll download the Shipt Shopper app to start taking orders.
Shipt pays weekly via direct deposit, and some markets now offer instant payout for a small fee.
When we find other companies like Shipt, we sometimes mention them in our weekly work at home newsletter! You can subscribe to that here (free) if you’re interested.
Good luck to all who apply.
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Leisa Good has worked in the corporate world as well as side hustled and operated a virtual assistant business full-time since 2006.. She wrote the eBook on that one! She is also a PFYP certified career coach and the owner of the blog, Powerfully Purposed For Success. She empowers folks 50-ish to find fun, flexible, and financially rewarding work both now and into retirement. However, this time it will be work/life on their terms.