Understanding earnings from working shifts and payment schedule
This article explains when and how you'll receive earnings for shifts worked through the Instawork app and the timing of those payments , including both weekly payments and Instapay options. To ensure timely and accurate payments, Pros must work shifts booked through the Instawork app.
How are my totals calculated on the Earnings tab?
The Earnings totals you see are your gross (pre-tax) earnings on Instawork.
This includes your pre-tax earnings on:
Earnings from shifts
Earnings from Top Pro bonuses
Earnings from referrals
Earnings from other promotions & bonuses
The total displayed in the app WILL NOT REFLECT the amount of money that goes into your bank account because applicable taxes will be withheld during payment.
How do "Top Pros" earn more?
Our rewards program at Instawork is called Top Pro. We reward pros for being reliable (not canceling shifts) and performing well on the job.
If you become a Gold or Platinum pro you can earn up to 25% more on selected shifts.
Weekly payment schedule
For shifts paid on the weekly schedule:
Pay period: Monday through Sunday
Processing day: Wednesday (for shifts completed the previous week)
Deposit timing: Thursday to Saturday (depending on your bank)
For example, if you work shifts between Monday, July 1, and Sunday, July 7, your payment will be processed on Wednesday, July 10, and should appear in your account by Saturday, July 13.
Payment timing by destination type
Instawork sends weekly payments on Wednesday 9am Pacific Time, but your bank's processing time determines exactly when funds are available for withdrawal from your account.
How quickly you receive your weekly payment depends on your bank:
Most banks: Funds typically appear by Friday
Some banks: Funds may appear as early as Thursday evening
All banks: Funds should appear no later than Saturday