Walmart Spark Drivers Earn $26/hr While Platforms Boost Fees Over 33%
Walmart’s Spark Driver service paid an average of $26 per hour in 2025 versus $11 on DoorDash and $38 on TaskRabbit, as platform fees rose over 33% on $11 billion in gig earnings. Consumers paid 10% more in gig fees last year while driver pay climbed under 5%.
1. Spark Driver Pay and Platform Fees
Walmart’s Spark Driver service averaged $26 per hour in 2025, ranking second among major gig platforms behind TaskRabbit’s $38 and ahead of DoorDash’s $11. Analysis of $11 billion in driver earnings shows platform operators boosted their fee share by over 33% last year, reducing the proportion paid out to workers.
2. Impact on Gig Workers and Consumers
Consumers collectively paid almost 10% more for gig services in 2025, yet average hourly driver pay rose by less than 5%, as fees and out-of-pocket costs like fuel and maintenance eroded earnings. This growing spread raises concerns over driver retention and could prompt consumers to cut back if prices continue climbing.