DoorDash Tasks is a DoorDash program, launched in March 2026, that pays Dashers for short activities beyond delivery, such as photographing dishes or store shelves and filming everyday chores to help train AI and robots. Pay is fixed per task and shown upfront, set by effort and complexity; the Washington Post reported up to $25 an hour for chore recording. It runs in the Dasher app and a standalone Tasks app in select US areas, excluding California, New York City, Seattle and Colorado.
- For existing Dashers: tasks appear in the Dasher app and in a standalone Tasks app.
- Pay is fixed per task and shown before you accept it.
- Not available in California, New York City, Seattle or Colorado as of launch.
What is DoorDash Tasks?
DoorDash Tasks gives Dashers paid jobs other than delivery. In its launch post, DoorDash describes short activities such as photographing a restaurant's dishes for its menu, photographing a hotel entrance so drivers can find it, or helping an autonomous vehicle get back on the road. DoorDash says Dashers have completed more than 2 million tasks since 2024.
DoorDash is also piloting a standalone app with activities like filming everyday tasks or recording speech in another language. It says that data helps AI and robotic systems understand the physical world.
What kind of tasks are there?
Reported examples fall into three groups.
- Filmed chores: TechCrunch described a task asking couriers to film their hands washing at least five dishes while wearing a body camera.
- Photos: restaurant dishes, store shelves and building entrances.
- Speech: recording unscripted conversation in a language other than English, for speech and translation models.
How much does DoorDash Tasks pay?
DoorDash says pay is shown upfront and set by the effort and complexity of the activity. Entrepreneur reports pay is fixed per task, not per hour, and cites a Texas Dasher who earned $36 for 30 minutes taking 180 photos in a grocery store, though she found delivery paid more. The Washington Post reported that chore recording pays as much as $25 an hour.
See how that compares in the pay rates tracker.
Where is DoorDash Tasks available?
DoorDash says Tasks and the standalone app are available in select places in the US, excluding California, New York City, Seattle and Colorado. It plans to add more task types and countries. You need to be a Dasher to take part.
WIRED's reporter, based in California, could not use it and tested other apps instead. If you are outside the coverage area, see other apps that pay you to record chores.
How does DoorDash Tasks compare with other programs?
The main difference is who can join and how pay is set.
| Program | Who can join | Pay basis | Published or reported pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DoorDash Tasks | Dashers in select US areas | Fixed per task | Up to $25/hr for chores (reported) |
| Amelia Chores | Anyone in the US | Per approved chore, paid Fridays | Shown in app |
| Claru | Contractors by region | Flat hourly | $15/hr US listings |
| Tesla data collection operator | Full-time employees | Hourly wage and benefits | $25.25 to $34.50/hr |
| Amelia Robotics (business) | Businesses with crews | Monthly for approved hours | $500 to $2,000 per recording employee a month (example) |
Run a business? You can be paid for your crew's recordings
DoorDash Tasks pays individuals. A business with a hands-on crew can be paid for footage of the work the crew already does. Amelia Robotics pays the business monthly for approved recordings of agreed tasks, and the owner decides the crew's share, for example in retail and grocery or restaurant kitchens.
at the typical rate of about $10 per approved hour, 3 staff recording 20 approved hours a week each would bring the business about $2,400 a month (3 x 20 x 4 x $10). That is illustrative; the agreement and approved hours decide actual pay. See how the business program works.
Source: Amelia Robotics: business program (checked Nov 2026)
Next step
If you own or manage a business, estimate a crew's monthly figure on the physical AI hub.
Common questions
What is DoorDash Tasks?
A DoorDash program that pays Dashers for short non-delivery activities, such as taking photos or filming everyday tasks to help train AI and robots.
How much does DoorDash Tasks pay?
Pay is fixed per task and shown upfront. The Washington Post reported up to $25 an hour for chore recording; one Dasher reported $36 for a 30-minute photo task.
Is DoorDash Tasks available in California?
No. DoorDash says Tasks excludes California, New York City, Seattle and Colorado.
Do you need to be a Dasher to use DoorDash Tasks?
Yes. Tasks appear in the Dasher app and in a standalone Tasks app for Dashers.
Why does DoorDash pay people to film chores?
DoorDash says the data helps AI and robotic systems understand the physical world, and it partners with companies in retail, insurance, hospitality and technology.
Is there something similar for businesses?
Yes. Amelia Robotics pays businesses monthly for approved recordings of their crews' work, typically paying $500 to $2,000 per recording employee.
Sources and further reading
- Amelia Robotics: business program (checked Nov 2026)
- Amelia Robotics: for robotics labs
- DoorDash: Introducing DoorDash Tasks
- TechCrunch: DoorDash launches Tasks app
- Entrepreneur: DoorDash pays gig workers for data tasks
- Washington Post: why tech companies pay people to do chores
- WIRED: a week recording chores for money
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