Taskrabbit Jobs: What Real Taskers Say
Could Taskrabbit lead to more than gig work? Take these tips from a couple top-notch Taskers.
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Managing Editor Taskrabbit is a popular side hustle option for handy go-getters, but it may feel daunting if you’re just starting out.
Kevin Johnson does it and has found success. He’s a college student based in Maryland and offers handyman and moving services on the side. His dream is to open an automotive repair shop one day, and he views this hustle as valuable, even if nontraditional, career experience.
Finding a traditional job isn’t exactly easy in this cooling labor market, which can make the gig economy attractive.
If you’re thinking about Taskrabbit, take note of what established Taskers like Johnson do to succeed.
What Taskrabbit work is like
Taskrabbit operates in select cities across all 50 states, connecting customers with capable independent workers, called Taskers.
Common jobs
There’s a ton you can do on Taskrabbit. Popular jobs include:
- Furniture assembly: Prospective customers can find you on Taskrabbit and even book Taskers at Ikea.
- Moving help: If you have a truck and strong back, you may have a job.
- Heavy lifting in the home: Put your muscles to work and help customers rearrange their house.
- Decorate/hang artwork: Hanging pictures is a pain you can profit from.
- TV mounting: Like a Monet, a flat screen looks best on the wall (with its wires hidden).
- Waiting in line: Seriously, you can offer to hold a place at a busy event for pay.
- Yardwork: Clean up yards for cash, too.
You’re probably not going to get rich, though.
The average hourly rate for Taskers, according to ZipRecruiter, is $18. Some Taskrabbit jobs pay more than others depending on the task, the city you're in and your level of expertise.
But there are upsides.
“Being a Tasker helps with making your own schedule and setting your own rates,” said Johnson in an email interview.
Las Vegas-based Tasker Nola Rodgers likes the people side of the work, and the money. She started tasking in 2021, after graduating high school in 2020, and has turned it into a full-time living.
“I love being able to help families and businesses,” she said in an email interview. “If you offer enough tasks in different categories, you could end up making livable money.”
Rodgers would know. She’s got ‘elite tasker’ status on her profile — which signifies experience and consistently high ratings.
How to become a Tasker
To be eligible, you must be able to work in one of the cities where Taskrabbit operates, and be 18 or older, have an ID and Social Security number, checking account, and smartphone and pass a background check. Taskrabbit’s site says most Taskers are ready to start within four business days.
Steps to apply
- Use the Tasker mobile app to create an account, go through the verification process and set up your profile.
- Provide basic information about yourself, upload a photo, set up direct deposit, set pay rates and give your level of experience for your task categories.
- Add a “quick pitch” for each service you choose to offer to showcase your skills.
- Pay a nonrefundable $25 registration fee if Taskrabbit approves your application.
How to stand out and succeed
Johnson and Rodgers have each completed well over 1,000 tasks. You can learn from their insight.
Specialize in popular Taskrabbit jobs
Lean on your skills and into services that pay.
Rodgers does TV mounting, packing, organizing and unpacking and even minor home repairs, for example. She also builds a lot of Ikea stuff.
“Furniture assembly is what I get booked most often,” she said. She charges $41.29 per hour for furniture assembly and brings her own tools to the job.
Johnson gets a lot of moving and hauling jobs, which make use of the little red truck he bought in cash with his earnings.
He said “handyman work, such as furniture assembly and mounting [decor],” is good for pay and consistent bookings as well.
Optimize your Taskrabbit profile and pitches
Your profile is the front door of your Tasker business. Just starting out, you need a compelling pitch.
Rodgers’ profile is fun to read and conveys her passion for building things. Her service descriptions are clear and concise — only a couple lines of text — and include photos of past work (e.g., a big TV hanging level in a living room with all cables hidden).
Johnson, who does a lot of moving, mentions he has a truck, and provides a transparent breakdown of pricing on his profile.
Serve customers like you care
When customers come knocking, treat them well. Responsiveness, timeliness and perfectionism are key qualities for successful Taskers.
Johnson said he responds to customer inquiries as quickly as he can and stays in contact throughout.
“I always arrive on time and keep them updated on my estimated arrival,” he said.
Customers and Taskers can chat and send photos about the job on the app and website, or connect on a call.
Rodgers also stressed the importance of doing right by the customer. “[It] builds word of mouth and helps with reviews and recommendations.”
Grind and grow your earnings
It may be wise to prioritize reviews over pay rates at first.
Rodgers was on the grind from day one, and said bookings came quickly. “I got on the app and I started doing same-day tasks — I started getting clients that day.” The same-day jobs gave way to advanced bookings, and the ability to earn more.
“I took pictures of my work as I finished tasks to start my portfolio and set my rates at what was recommended, and raised them as it was suggested by Taskrabbit,” she said.
The app offers pricing guidance based on location, task category and level of experience, so you can set competitive rates.
Both Rodgers and Johnson estimated that new Taskers can expect to earn around $1,000 - $1,500 a month, but that may not be realistic for all. How much you can make depends on a range of factors, especially how much time you have for hustling.
And don’t forget — you do gig work like Taskrabbit as a self-employed independent contractor, which means it’s on you to plan for tax time. The good news is Taskrabbit takes its service fee from clients — charged on top of the rate you set.
A reminder from real Taskers
“It is still work,” said Rodgers. “You need to be committed and hardworking.”
Being bossless sounds cool, but without one you’ll have to get out of bed and get going on your own.
Passion helps, Johnson said. “Whatever skill resonates with you, give it your absolute best.”
Reddit reviews are mixed
Taskrabbit isn’t all roses for everyone who’s tried it.
We sifted through Reddit forums to get a pulse check on how users feel about Taskrabbit as a viable side hustle. We used an AI tool to help analyze the feedback. People post anonymously, so we cannot confirm their individual experiences or circumstances.
These potential negatives stood out.
- Too many Taskers: Big cities may have many Taskers competing for work, which makes it tough to get regular gigs.
- Inconsistent work and income: Since gigs can be sporadic, working as a Tasker won’t guarantee the consistent income of a salaried or hourly job.
- Need for multiple skills: Taskers tend to need skills in various types of task areas to maximize earning potential (e.g., handyman and hauling).
A bridge to what’s next
While your level of success will vary, what you learn as a Tasker could lead to something more.
Around 1 in 13 Americans (7%) set a goal to start a business in 2025, according to a recent NerdWallet study.
As a Tasker, Johnson emphasizes treating customers well, showing up on time, looking the part and doing the job well, qualities that will serve him if his auto shop comes to fruition.
Rodgers aspires to more, too. “Over the next five years, I plan to expand my business by making custom furniture,” she said.
She credits the hustle of gig work for helping her launch a business, earn a meaningful wage and build a base of clients.
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