Best cities for Shipt drivers (2026)

Ranked by WillDrivingPay typical net $/hr after expenses (compact gas car, 25 hrs/week) as of 2026-08-24. Local gas, insurance, and wage-tax presets matter as much as busy-hour pay—so “best” means take-home, not gross.

1. 1. Boston, Massachusetts — typical $5.19/hr ($129.71/wk at 25 hrs)
2. 2. Nashville, Tennessee — typical $5.09/hr ($127.33/wk at 25 hrs)
3. 3. Seattle, Washington — typical $4.95/hr ($123.82/wk at 25 hrs)
4. 4. Charlotte, North Carolina — typical $4.75/hr ($118.76/wk at 25 hrs)
5. 5. Chicago, Illinois — typical $4.74/hr ($118.57/wk at 25 hrs)
6. 6. New York, New York — typical $4.67/hr ($116.86/wk at 25 hrs)
7. 7. Raleigh, North Carolina — typical $4.65/hr ($116.17/wk at 25 hrs)
8. 8. Anchorage, Alaska — typical $4.61/hr ($115.19/wk at 25 hrs)
9. 9. Dallas, Texas — typical $4.58/hr ($114.38/wk at 25 hrs)
10. 10. Honolulu, Hawaii — typical $4.57/hr ($114.21/wk at 25 hrs)

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