How Much to Tip an Instacart Shopper
10–20%
Tip an Instacart shopper 10–20% of the grocery total, and at least $5. Shoppers pick, bag and carry your order, so heavy cases of water, big orders and walk-ups deserve the high end.
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How much to tip, situation by situation
| Situation | Typical tip |
|---|---|
| Typical weekly shop | 10–15% |
| Heavy items (water, pet food, litter) | 15–20% |
| Small top-up order | $5 minimum |
| Many replacements handled well | +$2–5 |
Instacart shopper tip on common prices
| Price | 10% | 15% | 20% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $25 | $2.50 | $3.75 | $5.00 |
| $50 | $5.00 | $7.50 | $10.00 |
| $75 | $7.50 | $11.25 | $15.00 |
| $100 | $10.00 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| $150 | $15.00 | $22.50 | $30.00 |
| $200 | $20.00 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
Worth knowing
- Instacart says shoppers keep 100% of tips.
- The service fee is not a tip.
Working it out by hand? See how to calculate a tip. Travelling? Customs differ abroad: tipping by country.
Questions people ask
Is 5% enough for Instacart?
Usually not. 5% on a $100 order is $5, which is fine as a floor, but 10–15% is more typical for a full shop.
Can I change the Instacart tip later?
Yes, you can adjust it within a window after delivery in the app.