08/15/2022
There are so many people that hire personal grocery shoppers. The elderly, ill and even busy parents and professionals enjoy home delivery as opposed to standing in the Friday-payday checkout line. If you live near a popular vacation destination with rental properties, you can offer your services to these guests as well. Who wants to head to the grocery store as soon as you reach your vacation destination?
Work whenever you want. No set schedule or a boss watching you
How much can I get paid?
Many personal shoppers charge up to $25 per hour. Things to consider when setting your rates may be distance from your home to local grocery stores and then the distance from the grocery stores to your customers' homes and back home again. You will also want to figure in gas, insurance, car wear and tear and taxes as you will be responsible for paying your own taxes if you are self-employed. Some people charge a flat rate for simple drop-offs. Most shoppers also charge an extra 10-20% of the grocery total as well if they will be unpacking the groceries once delivered. According to Glassdoor, personal shoppers earn around $32,000 per year.
Are there companies that hire personal grocery shoppers?
Absolutely! A few companies have popped up to meet this growing demand. These services will dictate your earnings in most cases. But, in turn, they do eliminate the need to go out there and get your own clients. The clients come to them. They dispatch the orders to you.
To contract with any of them, you will need to have reliable transportation and be able to physically lift those bags. You also need a great demeanor and will likely need to pass an interview. Require a minimum of 18 years of age or older and the ability to pass a background check.
