DoorDash Algorithm Exposed: Why Pay Feels Like a Slot Machine in 2025
6In this video, I talk about my experience with DoorDash lately — why I still love DoorDash in some ways, but also how the algorithm has changed everything. It feels like a slot machine now: small payouts most of the time, an occasional “jackpot” order, and then back to low-paying deliveries.
I share the reality of what it’s like being a DoorDash driver in 2025, including:
How DoorDash keeps drivers around $21–$22 per hour no matter how busy or slow the day is.
Why mileage has gone way up for drivers, sometimes 200–300 miles a day.
The struggle of declining vs. accepting orders — either way, you still get low-paying orders.
Why Instacart sometimes saves the day with better payouts.
How driving for DoorDash compares to a minimum wage job (no overtime, no holiday pay, no 401k, and expensive health insurance).
Hoping holidays and weekends pick up earnings, but right now it feels more controlled by the algorithm than ever.
If you’re a DoorDash driver, or thinking about doing gig work, this breakdown will help you see what it’s really like in 2025.
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