How Much to Tip
for Grocery Delivery?

Instacart · Shipt · Walmart · Whole Foods · Kroger · Target · Amazon Fresh

The US standard for grocery delivery is 10%–15% of the order total, with a minimum of $5 on any order. For Instacart and Shipt shoppers who do the full shopping themselves, 15%–20% better reflects the extra work involved. Use the calculator below for a suggestion calibrated to your city.

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How much do you tip a grocery delivery driver?

The standard grocery delivery tip is 10–15% of the order total, with a minimum of $5. For large orders or excellent substitution handling, 15–20% is appropriate.

Should you tip before or after grocery delivery?

Most apps ask for a tip before delivery, but you can usually adjust it afterward. If the driver handled substitutions well, consider increasing the tip after delivery.

Do you tip Instacart, Shipt, and Amazon Fresh shoppers?

Yes — shoppers on all grocery delivery platforms do similar work and should all be tipped. The calculator works for any grocery delivery service.

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Grocery Delivery Tipping in the United States

Grocery shoppers do more than deliver — they shop your entire order. Here's what's fair across every service.

Shoppers vs. Drivers

Instacart and Shipt shoppers do the full grocery shopping themselves — navigating the store, selecting produce, managing substitutions, and then delivering to your door. This deserves a higher tip than standard delivery: 15%–20% with a $10 minimum is the widely cited norm.

Weather Matters

Grocery delivery drivers and shoppers work in all weather. Bad weather days warrant 20%+ — rain, snow, and extreme heat significantly impact the difficulty and risk of the job.

Instacart and Shipt Tips Are Vital

Shoppers on these platforms rely heavily on tips as a portion of their pay. The platform base pay is low — tips make up a significant share of take-home income. Unlike restaurant tipping, these workers are often managing 2–3 orders at once.

You Can Tip After Delivery

Most apps allow you to adjust or add a tip after delivery. Instacart allows adjustments up to 24 hours after; Shipt allows tipping in the app anytime. If the service was great, consider going back and increasing the tip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Grocery Delivery Tips

How much to tip Instacart?

15%–20% of the order total with a $10 minimum per order. Instacart shoppers do the full shopping — navigating stores, selecting items, managing substitutions — before delivering. This earns a higher tip than standard delivery.

How much to tip Shipt at Target?

Same as any Shipt order — 15%–20% with a $10 minimum. Target/Shipt shoppers earn the same way as standalone Shipt, and the same norms apply.

How much to tip Walmart delivery?

$3–$8 for a standard order, or 10%–15% for large orders. A $5 minimum is considered good etiquette for any grocery delivery regardless of the platform.

How do I tip on Instacart after delivery?

Open the Instacart app, go to your order history, and select the completed order. You'll see an option to rate and tip your shopper. You have up to 24 hours after delivery to adjust the tip amount.