Get Paid to Run
Errands Your Way.
Set your own schedule. Work when you want. Earn real income helping people in your community check things off their to-do lists. No boss, no office, no minimum hours.
$18–$28
avg. hourly earnings
Flexible
set your own hours
W-2
employee (not 1099)
Your Earnings This Week
$347.50
Monday
3 runs · 11 stops
$89.00
+$15 tip
Wednesday
4 runs · 15 stops
$112.00
+$22 tip
Friday
3 runs · 9 stops
$81.50
+$28 tip
Weekly Total
$347.50
Why ErrandJoy
A Gig That Actually
Respects You.
Most gig platforms treat workers like numbers. We built ErrandJoy differently — because our runners are the product, and great runners deserve great treatment.
Work Completely on Your Schedule
Open the app, set your available windows, and accept runs when they work for you. No minimum hours. No penalties for taking a day off. Your life, your hours.
W-2 Employee — Not a 1099 Contractor
ErrandJoy runners are actual employees. That means workers' comp coverage, proper tax withholding, and access to benefits — not the uncertainty of contractor status.
Smart Route Optimization
Our app sequences your stops for the most efficient route automatically. Less driving, less gas, more completed runs — which means more earnings.
Tips Go 100% to You
Every dollar customers tip goes directly to you. ErrandJoy never takes a cut of tips. Period. Friendly service + fast running = real additional income.
Build Your Reputation
Your profile builds with every run — reviews, total runs, specialties. Top-rated runners get first access to runs, higher-earning stops, and bonus pay.
Real Community
Runner Slack group, monthly Q&As with the ErrandJoy team, and a dedicated Runner Support line staffed by humans — not bots.
Honest Earnings
How Much Can You Actually Earn?
We're going to give you the real numbers — not inflated marketing figures. Here's exactly how runner pay works.
How Runner Pay Works
| Base run acceptance | $8.00 |
| Per stop completed | $2.50 |
| Rush/priority runs | +$5 bonus |
| Weekend runs | +$2 bonus |
| Customer tips | 100% yours |
| Mileage reimbursement | $0.35/mile |
| 5-star review bonus | $1.00 each |
| Top Runner weekly bonus | Up to $50 |
Real Earnings Scenarios
Part-Time (15 hrs/week)
Full-Time (35 hrs/week)
Side Hustle (6 hrs/week)
* Estimates based on actual runner data in mid-size US cities. Actual earnings vary by city, availability, and performance.
We don't promise you'll get rich. ErrandJoy is excellent supplemental income or a reliable part-time job. Top runners in busy markets earn $25–$28/effective hour including tips. Most runners average $18–$22/hour. We'd rather be honest than lose your trust on day one.
The Process
How to Become an ErrandJoy Runner
From application to first run in as little as 5–7 days.
10 minutes
Apply Online
Fill out our 10-minute application. Tell us about your availability, vehicle, and why you want to run errands. No resume needed.
2–3 days
Background Check
We run a standard background check and driving record review. Most runners are cleared within 48–72 hours.
60 minutes
Complete Orientation
A 60-minute online orientation covering our app, customer expectations, safety protocols, and how to maximize your earnings.
Day 5–7
Start Running!
Your profile goes live and runs start coming in. Complete your first 3 runs with a senior runner shadowing to earn your full certification.
Hear From Our Runners
"I was skeptical at first — errand running sounds too simple to be a real income. But between my base pay, tips, and bonuses I cleared $2,700 last month working 30 hours a week. The route optimization is seriously impressive — I barely think about driving anymore."
Marcus T.
Full-Time Runner · Dallas, TX
312 runs · 4.97★
"I'm a teacher and I run errands on afternoons and weekends. I earn an extra $900/month and honestly enjoy it. I've gotten to know my regulars — Linda orders from me every Thursday. It's community work, which I love."
Denise W.
Part-Time Runner · Austin, TX
198 runs · 4.99★
"I used to drive for rideshare. The difference with ErrandJoy is massive. No passengers arguing about directions, no late-night drunk people — I just run errands, take photos, and get paid. The W-2 status vs. 1099 was the real dealbreaker for me."
Jerome K.
Part-Time Runner · Phoenix, AZ
445 runs · 4.95★
Ready to Start Running?
Apply today. Background check takes 2–3 days. You could be completing runs by next week.
Runner Application
Takes about 10 minutes. No resume needed.
By applying, you agree to a background and driving record check. We respond to all applications within 48 hours.