In the world today, so many people are looking to take their careers online. Much of the public’s perspective has shifted from the traditional nine-to-five gig to a freelancing, virtual career where you can make your schedule, follow your true passions, and have the freedom to truly enjoy life–while still being able to afford it. Today’s generation of entrepreneurs has accomplished this through so many ways on their own, but many platforms are being built every day to help make it easier than ever to launch a virtual side gig (or full-time career for the truly committed). One of these newer platforms and opportunities is called TaskRabbit.

As striving freelancers decide between all their online options, one of the biggest questions is, “How much do you make with TaskRabbit??” But before we get to talking about money, let’s start with some general information about what Task Rabbit as a gig could look like for you.

We will walk you through the following questions:

(1) What is Task Rabbit?

(2) How does Task Rabbit work?

(3) How much do you make with TaskRabbit? And finally,

(4) How soon can you start making money on TaskRabbit?

What is Task Rabbit?

TaskRabbit is an online platform built to match people who need tasks to be done with freelance laborers or “Taskers,” as TaskRabbit calls them. Task Rabbit was founded in 2008 by Leah Busque and has received over $37 million in funding to this day. It was acquired by Ikea Group in 2017 and has been even more successful since. Task Rabbit operates in over 50 U.S. cities and 30 U.S. states, and it is even available across seven other countries as well. Their headquarters is in San Francisco. The service TaskRabbit provides is that anyone can go there to find local Taskers to help with any everyday task you can think of, including handy work, deliveries, cleaning, moving, shopping, and more. It is a great way for neighbors to help each other out and an even better way to make some extra money or even develop an entire career for yourself.

How does Task Rabbit work?

There is a thorough application process for those looking to join TaskRabbit as a Tasker. This is to make sure the site is providing quality services that are both professional and safe to those looking for some help in their area. In order to even apply, you must be at least 18 years old, have a checking account, a credit card, and a smartphone, and then you must pass a full background check to assure you don’t have a criminal record. Once you’ve been approved, Task Rabbit takes you through the actual registration process. This process involves filling out a basic profile of yourself, including general information and a profile photo matching your ID check, setting up your direct deposit, determining your pay rates, and providing a full background describing your experience and what makes you qualified for the tasks you’re offering on Task Rabbit. You also have the opportunity to pitch yourself for every task you offer, explaining why you are the right Tasker for the job and what value you bring to the table. If TaskRabbit officially approves you, you’ll pay a $25 registration fee (non-refundable), and then you will be required to attend an official TaskRabbit orientation before you can begin completing tasks in your area.

For those looking to find some help on TaskRabbit, all you need to do is go to TaskRabbit.com, and the website will take you through some questions to guide you to the right Taskers in your

area for the service you’re looking for–let’s say you’re looking for someone to mount your new TV, for example. You will describe your task, including where you are, how long it will take, how big the TV is, etc., browse the Taskers and prices provided by TaskRabbit, choose your date and time for the service, and confirm your details and payment. Then an awesome Tasker will come to get the task done for you when you requested. The platform truly makes it easy to get anything you might need completed and done well.

How much do you make with TaskRabbit?

The golden question that so many potential Taskers have is, “How much do you make with TaskRabbit?” And the truth is, it really is up to you. You set your own rates and schedule, so you can choose to either make it a side gig or a supplement to your other job(s). Then, of course, you always have the option to go all-in and make TaskRabbit your full-time career. The beautiful thing is that you don’t need a college degree or any kind of degree at all. If you have the time, energy, and commitment to make good money on the platform, there isn’t really a limit to how much money you can make.

While you aren’t required to hold any certifications or provide any references, some customers searching for Taskers do value that, depending on the task. If you are looking to help fix a toilet on TaskRabbit, for example, you may want to show you have some sort of experience or certification in doing so. If you are planning to become a grocery shopper and deliver groceries for people, certifications may not bring you any value. Take some time to brainstorm around the tasks you are good at or interested in, and then do some research to see if there are any certifications or easy courses out there to help bring value to your personal brand.

This is something that can help you when it comes to determining your pay rates per task, as well.

Once you get assigned a job, you can complete it and get paid via Stripe on the platform. TaskRabbit will take a 15% service fee off of the money you make per gig, but you have the opportunity to get tipped for your jobs on top of the required pay rate.

All TaskRabbit customers have the option to tip their Tasker if the Tasker did an exceptional job, and while it’s not mandatory, it is very common. Some Taskers choose to ask the customer to leave a tip and review if they believe they have done a really great job. The tips you receive as a Tasker are 100% yours and will not be touched by TaskRabbit fee-wise, so working extra hard and putting extra emphasis on your customer service is a helpful way to increase your income on TaskRabbit. (Remember, you are still required to pay taxes on all of the money you make on TaskRabbit.)

How soon can you get started making money on TaskRabbit?

One of the great things about registering on TaskRabbit as a Tasker is how easy it is to get started–and, therefore, how quickly it is to start making real money! Once you pass the initial application process of the background check, ID check, etc., you can begin working and making money as early as forty-eight to seventy-two hours later. You can also get your direct deposits in your account almost immediately after making money in your TaskRabbit.

This is super helpful for potential Taskers looking to make some money or get started in a pinch, as it may be one of the quickest ways to start earning some extra money on the side or just a full living for those looking to dive right in. Another helpful feature of TaskRabbit is that you can get started right now without any long-term commitment.

TaskRabbit is designed to be flexible, so you can pause from tasks for a bit or pick them back up as needed. If you are going on vacation, feeling a little overwhelmed with another job, or need to take your pet to the vet, you can set your schedule accordingly so it does not interfere or ever become too much for you. Flexibility, good pay, and a job you are passionate about are all at your fingertips.

So, how much do you make with TaskRabbit, you ask? We recommend sitting down, now that you have this knowledge, and doing some reflecting. First, decide what tasks you want to offer, then research TaskRabbit. See how much other Taskers in your area are charging for that service. Consider the value you bring to the table and estimate how much you would like to charge for your services on TaskRabbit.

Think about how many hours per week you would like to offer, and then determine how much per week you would make if you were able to fill up your schedule with the pay rate you are going to begin asking for.

This is the easiest and quickest way to estimate how much you can make on TaskRabbit. If this is something that sounds beneficial to you and your lifestyle, then complete your registration, create your Tasker profile, and get Tasking. Your future on TaskRabbit is in your hands.