Earnings & payments

Everything about how you earn, when you get paid, and the tools to track both.

When you get paid

Wolt pays couriers on a predictable payout schedule based on your courier type. Freelancers are paid twice monthly, while contractors follow a weekly payout cycle with fixed payout dates.

Freelancer & Contractor Payouts

Freelancers • Earnings made from 1st–15th → Paid on the 25th • Earnings made from 16th–31st → Paid on the 10th

Contractors • Earnings made from 1st–7th → Paid on the 8th • Earnings made from 8th–15th → Paid on the 16th • Earnings made from 16th–22nd → Paid on the 23rd • Earnings made from 23rd–31st → Paid on the 1st

If the payout date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, payment is usually sent on the last working day before.

Taxes (VAT - contractors only)

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

1

Customer discounts

Promotions are paid by Wolt, not deducted from your fee.

2

Customer ratings

Wolt doesn't use courier ratings for task allocation.

3

ETA estimates

Delivery-time predictions are shown to customers — they don't affect your fee.

Payout FAQ