You can make $20+ per hour as an Instacart shopper, plus tips that are often 5-20% of the order total. Instacart customers get 100% of their tips. The Instacart shoppers that perform very well can earn up to $45 per hour. You need to be 18 years old at minimum, be able to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance, have authorization to work in the United States legally, have frequent access to a reliable vehicle, and have a smartphone that can run the Instacart Shopper app. A background check is also required.