How much does DoorDash pay? I tried delivering to find out

(NerdWallet) - Looking to the gig economy to make some side money? If you’re considering delivery jobs, you’ve probably thought about DoorDash given its popularity. I’m Tommy, a NerdWallet personal finance writer, and I moonlighted as a DoorDash delivery driver for a week to find out if it’s worth it.

I worked in a suburb of Baltimore, used my own vehicle and delivered everything from burgers and tacos to poke bowls and auto parts. I chose to dash — the DoorDash term for a shift — on weekdays during lunchtime.