DoorDash Raises Fees by 33% as Driver Pay Stalls at $11
Consumers paid nearly 10% more for gig services in 2025 while DoorDash raised its fee cut by over 33% and drivers earned just $11 per hour. Higher platform fees and driver expenses may pressure customer demand.
1. Fee Increases Outpace Pay Growth
Analysis of $11 billion in driver earnings across more than 1 billion tasks found platform fees rose by over 33% in 2025 while DoorDash driver pay reached just $11 per hour, compared with $26 on Walmart Spark and $38 on TaskRabbit.
2. Drivers Face Eroding Net Earnings
Out-of-pocket expenses such as fuel, vehicle maintenance and insurance further reduce net earnings, leaving many DoorDash drivers with unpredictable income despite rising service prices.
3. Consumer Demand at Risk
A consumer survey showed 55% of U.S. users would reduce ride or delivery usage if service prices continue to climb, indicating a potential pullback that could slow revenue growth for platforms with higher fees.