Free Instacart shopper guides
Short, sourced answers to the questions shoppers ask most. Each guide starts with the answer, then shows the numbers.
What is a good Instacart SPI?
A good Instacart SPI is under 75 seconds per item; fast shoppers stay under 60. How SPI is calculated, what it affects, and 7 field-tested ways to lower it.
How does Prop 22 pay work for Instacart shoppers?
Prop 22 guarantees California Instacart shoppers 120% of minimum wage for engaged time ($20.28/hr statewide in 2026) plus $0.37 per engaged mile, with tips paid on top.
Which Instacart miles can you deduct in 2026?
Instacart shoppers can deduct business miles at the IRS standard rate: 72.5¢ for January–June 2026 and 76¢ for July–December. Which miles count, what to log, and common mistakes.