Earnings & payments
Everything about how you earn, when you get paid, and the tools to track both.
When you get paid
Wolt couriers are paid based on their contract type. Natural Person contracts follow a twice-monthly payout schedule, while Company contracts can receive payouts up to four times per month.
Flexible Payout Cycles
With a Natural Person contract • Work completed between the 1st–15th → paid out by the 25th of the same month • Work completed between the 16th–last day of the month → paid out by the 10th of the following month
Payments usually arrive within 10 days after the payment cycle ends, depending on accounting and bank processing times.
With a Company contract Payment cycles are: • 1st–7th of the month • 8th–15th of the month • 16th–22nd of the month • 23rd–last day of the month
For each payment cycle, payouts are processed within 7 days after the cycle has ended.
Taxes
Wolt Courier Contracts
You can choose between two contract types: Natural Person or Company. (All earnings in the Partner App are shown as gross amounts.)
👤 Natural Person Contract
You partner directly (not through a company).
Registered in Estonian Tax and Customs Board (EMTA) under Law of Obligations contract.
Wolt pays all required taxes (incl. social tax). You receive net earnings to your bank account.
Option to apply for basic exemption (up to €700/month). Submit a signed form via Partner app.
Must be registered as an Estonian taxpayer.
⚠️ Note: EMTA registration means you cannot have unemployed status (Töötukassa).
🏢 Company Contract
Wolt pays gross earnings to your company account. You handle all taxes/salaries.
If VAT-registered, Wolt adds 24% VAT on top.
💳 LHV Entrepreneur Account
Requires a company contract.
Wolt pays gross to LHV account; bank deducts 22% income tax automatically.
Wolt does not cover any other taxes.
🔄 Changing or Ending Contracts
Switching from Natural Person → Company (or termination) removes your EMTA record.
To delete your EMTA record, contact Operations via Partner app (only possible if you terminate or switch to Company contract).
Registration is created once Wolt approves your contract.
Earning factors
Distance to the pickup
How far you have to travel to collect the order. A pickup across town earns more than one around the corner.
Delivery distance
Pickup to drop-off. The core of the fee — longer deliveries pay more.
Order type & size
A single coffee, a 20-item grocery haul and a pharmacy run aren't weighted equally. Bigger or more complex = higher fee.
Real-world conditions
Weather, traffic, parking difficulty. Tough conditions push the fee up so tough deliveries stay worth your time.
The fee you see is the minimum
Customers can tip you directly in cash or via app pre- or post-ordering. It’s a simple, convenient, and sincere way for customers to express their gratitude to our dedicated Wolt courier partners! Once the order has been received, customers will be able to leave a tip within 24 hours of delivery. Tips received via the app are considered taxable income. Please note that tipping is completely voluntary. Never ask customers to leave a tip after delivery! Our courier partners will receive 100% of the tips they receive. We are committed to ensuring that post-order tipping is a fair and transparent system
Things that don't change your fee or task access
Customer discounts
Promotions are paid by Wolt, not deducted from your fee.
Customer ratings
Wolt doesn't use courier ratings for task allocation.
ETA estimates
Delivery-time predictions are shown to customers — they don't affect your fee.
Rejected tasks
No penalties. No score. The offer just moves to another courier.
Need your earnings before the next scheduled payout? You can withdraw up to 70% of your balance instantly, once every 7 days — a rolling window from your last transfer, not a calendar week.
Here's how to use On-demand Payout:
Requirements | How to Withdraw |
|---|---|
A positive balance above the minimum threshold | 1. Open the Partner App Sign in with the account you want to withdraw from |
At least 7 days since your last on-demand withdrawal | 2. Go to Finances -> On-demand You'll see your available balance (up to 70% of your total) |
Verified bank details in the Partner App | 3. Tap withdraw Confirm the amount. No manual entry - it's the full available amount |
Active courier status (not suspended or under review) | 4. Money arrives in your account Usually within a few hours, sometimes up to 1 business day. |
Cash
Cash is now available as a payment option, creating more delivery opportunities and higher earning potential.
🛵 How It Works
If your account is active and you’ve delivered in the past year, cash orders are enabled automatically.
Cash orders show a special icon and required change before you accept. Always check you have enough change.
💰 Managing Cash
Carry small denominations for smoother deliveries.
You can carry up to €110. If you exceed this, your account may freeze until you offload cash. It reactivates when balance is below €35.
🏦 Offloading Cash
Go to Finance → Cash Offloading in the Partner app.
Enter amount, choose payment method, and submit.
Offload at least once a week to avoid payment holds or account issues.
🆘 Need Help? If a customer can’t pay or you face problems, contact Partner Support right away.
